World War II Encampment at Fort Vancouver

The National Park Service at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site will host a World War II living history encampment from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 22 at Pearson Air Museum, 1115 E. Fifth St., Vancouver. This free event is offered in partnership with Living History Group Northwest, a living history community that unites local groups who honor and share the stories of America’s fighting forces during World War II. Pearson Air Museum will be open during the event and the public is encouraged to park in the museum’s parking lot or on East Fifth Street.

Living history volunteers will portray members of various U.S. Army units from World War II, representing medics, cavalry, infantry and personnel from the U.S. Army Air Corps and Women’s Army Corps. Volunteers will bring their own uniforms, weapons, tents and equipment, including military Jeeps and trucks from the period. The encampment will be located outdoors, on the west side of Pearson Air Museum, and will include temporary exhibits in the hangar.