World War II Encampment at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

The National Park Service at Fort Vancouver and Living History Group Northwest will host the eighth annual World War II Encampment from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 20. Attendees can meet with living history volunteers portraying members of U.S. Army units from World War II, representing medics, cavalry, infantry and the Women’s Army Corps. The costumed volunteers bring their own uniforms, weapons, tents and equipment, including period-specific military Jeeps and trucks. Attendees can stroll through the encampment, talk with history reenactors and get a close-up view of uniforms and equipment. For more details, call 360-816-6230 or visit nps.gov/fova/index.htm.