History
Military History Talk – The Portland Metro Area Response Plan in World War II
The Marshall House 1301 Officers Row, Vancouver, WA, United StatesWhen the United States entered World War II, it was the first time since the War of 1812 that the United States feared a full-scale enemy invasion. Across the country, as military bases beefed up their security and war plans, so did civilian governments. In Portland, Oregon, the city developed and implemented a comprehensive plan to combat […]
Memorial Day Ceremony
Bandstand at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site 1301 Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA, United StatesThe Community Military Appreciation Committee (CMAC) will present Vancouver's Memorial Day Observance Monday, May 27, 2019, at 11 am, at the Bandstand on the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Parade Ground. CMAC has organized this event with help from its partners: the City of Vancouver, National Park Service (NPS), and Waste Connections, The event features keynote speaker […]
Clark County Historical Museum History Walking Tours
O. O. Howard House 750 Anderson St, Vancouver, WA, United StatesClark County Historical Museum will kick off its 2019 History Walking Tours with an exploration of Vancouver’s Officers Row. Tours will begin at 12 p.m. Friday, May 31, and 9 a.m. Saturday, June 1, outside of the O. O. Howard House. This annual and popular series offers Clark County residents and visitors the opportunity to visit several […]
Clark County Historical Museum History Walking Tours
O. O. Howard House 750 Anderson St, Vancouver, WA, United StatesClark County Historical Museum will kick off its 2019 History Walking Tours with an exploration of Vancouver’s Officers Row. Tours will begin at 12 p.m. Friday, May 31, and 9 a.m. Saturday, June 1, outside of the O. O. Howard House. This annual and popular series offers Clark County residents and visitors the opportunity to visit several […]
U.S. Army Birthday Celebration
40 et 8 Boxcar room 7607 NE 26th Ave., Vancouver, WA, United StatesNational Get Outdoors Day At Fort Vancouver National Historic Site On June 8 Highlights Outdoor Recreation In The Northwest
Fort Vancouver Visitors Center 1501 E Evergreen Boulevard, Vancouver, WA, United StatesNational Get Outdoors Day (GO Day) will bring community partners together at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (NHS) from 10 am to 3 pm, Saturday, June 8, 2019. Held on public lands throughout the country, National Get Outdoors Day is a free, family-friendly event promoting healthy, active, outdoor fun. Get Outdoors Day at Fort Vancouver National […]
Woodland Planters Days Community Celebration
Woodland Washington Woodland, WA, United StatesWoodland’s 92nd annual community celebration hosts its biggest events today with the Woodland Planters Days Parade at 11 a.m. Visitors also can explore the carnival and Saturday Market; visit the firemen’s barbecue from noon to 3 p.m.; cheer on the participants of the 47th annual frog jump competition at 1:30 p.m.; enjoy the 12th annual […]
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Announces Summer 2019 Kids Dig Program Dates
Reconstructed Fort at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site 1001 East Fifth Street, Vancouver, WA, United StatesFort Vancouver National Historic Site’s popular Kids Dig! program invites youth aged 8 to 12 to unearth the hidden world of archaeology! As the Pacific Northwest’s premier historical archaeological site, Fort Vancouver offers the ideal setting to rediscover the past buried below our feet. In this hands-on activity, participants excavate a mock archaeological site using real tools […]
Vancouver’s Fireworks Spectacular 2019
End your Independence Day with a BANG at Vancouver’s Fireworks Spectacular! Pack a snack and a blanket, come to the Fort, and stake out your spot to watch the biggest fireworks show in the region. This year is all about a bigger, brighter, BOOM! With the City-wide ban on retail fireworks, Vancouver’s Fireworks Spectacular will […]
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Announces Summer 2019 Kids Dig Program Dates
Fort Vancouver Visitors Center 1501 E Evergreen Boulevard, Vancouver, WA, United StatesFort Vancouver National Historic Site’s popular Kids Dig! program invites youth aged 8 to 12 to unearth the hidden world of archaeology! As the Pacific Northwest’s premier historical archaeological site, Fort Vancouver offers the ideal setting to rediscover the past buried below our feet. In this hands-on activity, participants excavate a mock archaeological site using real tools […]