Little Learners Program at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Connects Young Visitors to History
This spring, a new preschooler-friendly program at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site will invite children ages 3 to 6 and their caregivers to explore history and archaeological artifacts. Each of the four upcoming monthly programs will feature a short talk by one of the national park's curators, a story reading, craft, and the chance to […]
Journey to Normal: Women of War Come Home
Journey to Normal: Women of War Come Home recounts the unprecedented story of women who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Filmmaker JulieHera DeStefano launched this project to explore the psychological and social dynamics of their service, to follow their reintegration into civilian life, and to preserve their stories. Journey to Normal turns the film […]
CMAC Meeting
New Exhibit and Artist’s Talk Features Contemporary Masks Inspired by Chinookan Stories
On Saturday, March 10, from 2 pm to 4 pm at the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center, artist Bill Rutherford will discuss his work, contemporary masks inspired by Chinookan stories. The masks are his interpretation of nine beings, including She Who Watches, Raven, Yuhlma, The Darkness One, Coyote, Salmon, Swallowing Monster, Wind, and Atathlia. "For years […]
Portland VA NCRAR Open House
You are invited to VA Portland's National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR) open house on March 12, 2018, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. The NCRAR is located on the PVAMC campus, P5 floor in building 104. This event is open to Veterans, clinicians, researchers, employees and anyone interested. Talk with investigators about the latest information related […]
VBMA’s March Military History Talk
Speaker: Mr. Dan Parshall Title: Next of Kin Subject: Dan Parshall recounts his father’s experiences as a World War I ambulance driver, based on letters, photographs, and other documents that highlight his career.
Memorial Service
There will be a Memorial Service for Raymond D. Gibson, father of Mike Gibson, a member of both the 40/8 and the American Legion, Post 176. Services will be held at American Legion Post 176, Salmon Creek on Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 3 - 5 PM.