The National Park Service at Fort Vancouver will host a living history display inside the fort from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 14. Attendees will enjoy storytellers and conversations with living history volunteers as well as hands-on activities. The cost is $10 for adults. Kids 15 and younger are free. America the Beautiful passes […]
The Historic Trust will honor veterans and military history during the Lough Legacy Veterans Day Parade from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 11 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. […]
Vancouver Arena presents the Go Fest Pokemon celebration from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 13 and 14 at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Register at pokevancouverarena.com/gofest2024 or at the registration booth on East Evergreen Boulevard on the day of the event. Once registered, participants can claim their event passport, pin and sticker, then […]
Vancouver Arena presents the Go Fest Pokemon celebration from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 13 and 14 at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Register at pokevancouverarena.com/gofest2024 or at the registration booth on East Evergreen Boulevard on the day of the event. Once registered, participants can claim their event passport, pin and sticker, then […]
The Historic Trust and city of Vancouver will host Picnic in the Park from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 6 at Fort Vancouver Historic Site, Parade Grounds and Officers Row. The free, family-friendly event features two stages with live music for adults and kids, games on the lawn like corn hole and croquet, magicians, […]
"Summer Solstice: Reflections in the Park" is a free mental health and self-care workshop lead by certified life coach Jacki Grace Elsom from noon to 2 p.m. June 21 on the parade grounds at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site near Marshall House. Attendees should bring snacks and a blanket for a picnic. Water and gratitude […]
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site will host "Mad About Bats," a 30-minute educational comedy circus about bats, the history of flight and caring for our planet. This family-friendly program is presented by Leapin' Louie and Jugglemania. Performances are 1 p.m. on Sept. 21 and 22 in the Historic Hangar at Pearson Air Museum. Jugglemania's Rhys […]
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site will host "Mad About Bats," a 30-minute educational comedy circus about bats, the history of flight and caring for our planet. This family-friendly program is presented by Leapin' Louie and Jugglemania. Performances are 1 p.m. on Sept. 21 and 22 in the Historic Hangar at Pearson Air Museum. Jugglemania's Rhys […]
Summerfest Picnic in the Park is 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 1 at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Parade Grounds and Officers Row. The free family festival features live music from 5 Guys Named Moe, Full Zoo and Rock N Roll Cowboys, plus a kids' stage with Spencer Sprocket, The Alphabeticians, Angel Ocasio’s […]
Members of the Nez Perce Indian Nation will present the annual Chief Redheart memorial ceremony from 10 a.m. to noon April 22 at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 612 E. Reserve St., Vancouver. The event is free to the public but donations are welcome. Attendees should bring blankets or lawn chairs. Parking is available on […]
The 34th Annual Lough Legacy Veterans Parade will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 612 E. Reserve St., Vancouver. The parade celebrates the service and sacrifice local veterans have made for our freedom, made possible through a donation from Frank and Joanne Lough in […]
To provide the public with hands-on experience of daily life as a trooper in 1855, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, in partnership with Academia Duellatoria, is holding training sessions in the methods and drills used in the 19th century to instruct in the use of this distinctive weapon. Training and drills for sword work are […]
