Historical
FRIENDS OF FORT VANCOUVER’S SWEETHEART DANCE RECREATES 1940S USO DANCES TO BENEFIT NATIONAL PARK PROGRAMS
The 2017 Sweetheart Hangar Dance will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2017, from 7 pm to 10 pm at Pearson Air Museum, located at 1115 E. Fifth Street, Vancouver, WA 98661. The dance, in the style of World War II era USO dances, is an annual fundraiser sponsored by the Friends of Fort Vancouver […]
Lantern Tour: An Evening at the Fort
The park’s Lantern Tour Series offers attendees an opportunity to view many of the resources of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site in a different light — at night, on foot, and by candle lantern! Reservations for all Lantern Tours are required, and payment for the tour must be made at the time of reservation. Lantern […]
Lois Chichinoff Thadei Shares Experiences Of Art And Aviation
Join the Friends of Fort Vancouver and the National Park Service for a unique afternoon event of art and aviation! Lois Chichinoff Thadei is a bush pilot and aviation mechanic who learned from Clark County's own Wally Olson at Evergreen Airport. To receive her pilot's wheel rating and learn to dope and fabric old aircraft, […]
Into the Eye of the Setting Sun: The Story of the West When It Was New
On March 25, 2017, from 1 pm to 3 pm, Roger Shipman will present a talk on "Into the Eye of the Setting Sun: The Story of the West When It Was New." This book, available in an indexed, softcover edition, was written by Shipman's great-great-great grandmother, Charlotte Matheny Kirkwood, who crossed the Oregon Trail […]
Americanism Chili Fundraiser
Americanism is hosting a Chili Tasting Fundraiser for Flags for First Graders. We have a World-renowned magician and ventriloquist for entertainment. He has opened in Vegas and performed on cruise ships. He is a charter member of the Magic Palace in California. Remember children under six are free. The cost is $10.00 for all others. […]
Chief Redheart Ceremony
This is an excellent Historical Ceremony that is great to take part in and while it has an emphasis on Veterans it is open to everyone. Veterans sit in the chairs in the center but everyone is involved and invited to the free meal provided afterwards by NIVA (Northwest Indian Veterans Association). The Ceremony is in the […]
National Day of Prayer Breakfast
National Day of Prayer Breakfast Thursday, May 4th 7:30 AM B-17 Alliance Museum & Restoration Hangar National Day of Prayer is recognized by our Presidents. Our Men & Women fought for this right in WWII. Join B-17 Alliance & start your day off right! Together we shall "Never Forget” the sacrifices made to enjoy this […]
Open House To Show Progress On 1912 Curtiss Pusher Replica Project For Pearson Air Museum
News Release from Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Posted on FlashAlert: May 4th, 2017 10:47 AM _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Join us at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site on Saturday, May 13, 2017, from 10 am to 2 pm as we welcome the public to view the construction progress on a 1912 Curtiss Pusher airplane replica at 405 […]
B-17 Alliance Fly-In and WarBirds Over The West!
B-17 Alliance Fly-In & WARBIRDS OVER THE WEST activities: A glimpse at what awaits you. June 9th & 10th, 2017 June 9th: Friday night Aircrew Dinner 5:00 to 8:30: Make Reservations Now June 10th: Saturday 9:00 am to 6:00 PM Cruise-In, Fly-IN, Living History experience. Admission at the gate: $10.00 All you can eat Pancake […]