Living History – 1st Oregon Volunteer Calvary
American Civil War costumed reenactors on the grounds of historic Vancouver Barracks portraying members of the Civil War-era 1st Oregon Volunteer Cavalry. Living History activities may include black powder demonstrations, mounted and dismounted cavalry drills, encampments, and scouting formations from the Civil War era in the Pacific Northwest.
Expanded Lantern Tour Series at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site announced the schedule for its popular Lantern Tour series for the 2015-6 season, and encouraged visitors to make reservations by calling 360-816-6244. In addition to the popular lantern tour inside the reconstructed fur trade fort, the schedule includes a new program of thematic lantern-lit walking tours of Vancouver Barracks, the […]
Christmas at Vancouver Barracks
Cost: $10 for adults and $7 for children 15 years and under. Titled "Lantern Tour: Walking Vancouver Barracks," these new ranger-led programs will walk visitors through the grounds of Vancouver Barracks by lantern light, connecting attendees to the national park's military history through thematic storytelling. These tours will be small in size, and each will […]
CMAC Meeting
New Years Eve at the 40 et 8 Bingo
Click here to enlarge flyer Ticket pre-sale has begun for new years eve at 40 et 8 bingo. $20 reserves you a seat, a machine, (if you choose to play one), and will go towards your buy in. 12/31/15-Doors open at 5pm and bingo starts at 7pm This is a first come, first serve event. […]
MONTHLY NIVA MEETING
1) Welcoming of New Officers: President: Eugene Sanchez Vice President: Reynaldo Bontje Secretary: Channa Smith Treasurer: Regina Woods Let's Give Them Our Best Support so We Can Have Another Excellent Year. 2) Let's have a relaxing meeting and take a breather after the hectic activity of November and December. (We Meet the First Wednesday of […]
Expanded Lantern Tour Series at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
The “Lantern Tour: An Evening at the Fort” is a wonderful opportunity to experience the reconstructed Hudson’s Bay Company’s Fort Vancouver at night. As in past years, each adult attending the program will carry their own candle lantern and tour with a Park Ranger through the reconstructed fort’s Counting House, Fur Store, Chief Factor’s House, […]
Anniversary of the Kaiser Shipyards
Cost: $10 for adults and $7 for children 15 years and under. Titled "Lantern Tour: Walking Vancouver Barracks," these new ranger-led programs will walk visitors through the grounds of Vancouver Barracks by lantern light, connecting attendees to the national park's military history through thematic storytelling. These tours will be small in size, and each will […]
The Clark College Student Veterans of America Club Clothing Drive for Homeless Veterans
The Clark College Student Veterans of America Club has teamed up with Phi Theta Kappa, in order to partner with the Clark County Veterans Assistance, with the goal of tracking down homeless Veterans and provide them with much needed items. We have set up a Collection Box at the Clark College's Veterans Resource Center (VRC) […]
Continuing Military History Talks presented by the VBMA
Guard House Tales from the Vancouver Barracks Presented by Major Jefferson Davis, USAR Retired Since it was established in 1849, authorities at the Vancouver Barracks needed to detain people for various reasons, some justified, some for the sake of expediency. This included deserters, Native Americans, Confederate sympathizers, criminals, and a supposed anarchist. Learn more about […]