The Historic Trust presents the Summer Concert Series: LaRhonda Steele, singing from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 15 at the O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St. A., Vancouver. Hailed as “The First Lady of Portland Blues,” Steele is a gospel, blues and soul singer whose powerful voice has made her a cornerstone of the Pacific Northwest music […]
The Historic Trust presents the Summer Concert Series: Huckle Buck Highway, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. July 11 at the O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St. A, Vancouver. AÂ blend of country and classic rock, the band draws inspiration from Merle Haggard, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Black Crowes and ZZ Top. Attendance is free. Food and drinks will […]
The Historic Trust presents the Summer Concert Series: The Big Bossa Quartet, performing from 5:30-8:30 p.m. June 27 at the O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St. A., Vancouver. The band plays jazz with a flavor of Latin and blues. Food and beverages will be available to buy from Razo's Tacos, Kali Kantina, Smashed Cheese, Kona […]
Historian and retired U.S. Army Major Jeff Davis will share stereoscopic images taken at Vancouver Barracks in the 1870s and 1880s. The technique of combining photographs to create a three-dimensional effect, or stereoscopy, dates to 1838. The program, 6:30-8 p.m. June 26 at the O.O. Howard House, is free. Register by emailing jddavis@rocketmail.com. Photo: Grant […]
The Vancouver Barracks Military Association has invited Jason Samples to display his historic Jeep and other World War II artifacts at 6:30 p.m. April 24 at the O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St., Vancouver. The Jeep, aka the Willys-Overland 1/4-ton cargo vehicle, transported troops over difficult terrain, from frozen mountains to open plains and swollen rivers. […]
The Vancouver Barracks Military Association presents "A Look at Vancouver Barracks, c. 1850" at 6:30 p.m. March 27 at O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St., Vancouver. John Giesen, U.S. Army Master Sergeant, Retired, will discuss a series of scale models of some of the oldest buildings at Vancouver Barracks based on building plans and maps […]
The Historic Trust presents "And It Has Pockets! The Battle for Women’s Clothing Equality," a public lecture at 6 p.m. March 6 at the General O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St., Vancouver. Costume designer Diane Johnston will dig into the pockets of the past, tracing the history of the humble pocket to determine if the […]
The Vancouver Barracks Military Association presents author and former journalist Aaron C. Jones for a program on “O.O. Howard and the Freedmen’s Bureau.” General Oliver Otis Howard (1830-1909) commanded U.S. Army forces in the Pacific Northwest in the 1870s after serving in the Union Army during the Civil War. Later, he was head of the […]
The Historic Trust will host a free public lecture, "They Want Our Rhythm, but Not Our Blues: African American Innovation Through Pop Culture," by LaToya Brackett, associate professor of African American studies at the University of Puget Sound and member of the leadership team for the Race and Pedagogy Institute. Reflecting on music, sports, language, […]
The Historic Trust presents an evening of live music by The Playlist on the lawn of the O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St., Vancouver, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 22. Admission and parking are free. Tacos will be available to buy from Razo's Tacos, along with beer and wine. Guests should bring blankets and […]
The Historic Trust invites pet owners to a free pet portrait session from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 10 at the O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St., Vancouver. Portrait […]
Fadin’ by 9 will perform bluegrass harmonies and contemporary tunes on the lawn at the O.O. Howard House from 5:30 to 8 p.m. July 11. Tacos and drinks will be available to buy from Bribe My Belly and Hot to Trot Mobile Beverage Bar. Bring a picnic blanket and relax under the shade trees. ID […]
Join City of Vancouver Urban Forestry staff at noon on June 25 for a walking tour to learn more about the tree species along Officers Row. Historic Trust staff will also share information about the architecture of the late 19th century Army residences and the people who lived in them. Meet at the O.O. Howard […]