Americanism
CommonGround: The Vancouver Chautauqua
Explore six days of free history, art, music, and literature events in downtown Vancouver modeled after the historic chautauquas popular in late 19th and early 20th century America. Events include Walk + Talk history tours; Military History, Six Degrees of Marshall, and Fort Vancouver Tapestry exhibitions; monotype, crochet, figure drawing, and felt workshops with an exhibition and performances inspired […]
CMAC Meeting
Celebrate Smokey Bear’s Birthday In Vancouver
On Saturday, August 11, 2018, the U.S. Forest Service, Friends of Fort Vancouver, and the National Park Service will be celebrating Smokey Bear’s 74th birthday at the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center at 10 am. Kids and their families are invited to this free event for fun activities, historic Smokey video clips, learn about wildfire prevention and, […]
SPIRIT of ’45 DAY
SPIRIT of '45 DAY Honors WWII Generation 12 August 2018, 11 AM at The OREGON WWII Memorial State Capital CONGRESSIONALLY-ENDORSED, STATE-LEGISLATED DAY To commemorate the achievements and virtues of the World War II generation on the 2nd Sunday of every August, so as to inspire future generations. Join us to honor America’s ‘Ground Forces’ and women who […]