America 250 Series

Flag Day
June 14 | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm | O. O. Howard House

Entertainment

Enjoy an afternoon of lively, patriotic music by the Vancouver Symphony Brass Quintet, Navy Band Northwest, and the Howling Prairie Dogs, poetry readings by Christopher Luna, an educational display of the American flags that have flown over the Vancouver Barracks through the years, living history character meet & greets, and a flag-related make-and-take craft activity. Don your red, white, and blue, and join us for this festive event!

Free small American flags will be given to the first 500 guests, courtesy of Riverview Bank.

• 12 pm

  Howling Prairie Dogs, The Howling Prairie Dogs | Facebook

The Howling Prairie Dogs are a local SW Washington acoustic Americana themed group, featuring rock, folk, country, country rock and light jazz.

• 1 pm

  Vancouver Symphony Brass Quintet

The Historic Trust is proud to welcome a brass ensemble from the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA for a special Flag Day performance. As the premier arts organization of Southwestern Washington, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA brings exceptional musicianship and community spirit to this patriotic celebration.

• 3 pm

  Navy Band Northwest

Navy Band Northwest is the United States Navy’s musical ambassador in the Pacific Northwest region. Through military ceremonies and public performances, Navy Band Northwest serves to heighten esprit de corps throughout military and civilian communities, promote patriotism, and increase public awareness of the Navy’s mission. This 35-member unit is comprised of professional musicians performing in various ensembles including ceremonial band, parade band, concert band, rock band, New Orleans-style brass band, jazz combo, brass quintet and woodwind quintet. Under the operational control of Commander, Navy Region Northwest, Navy Band Northwest is one of 11 official U.S. Navy Bands located in the continental United States, Hawaii, Italy, and Japan.

Food & Drink

• Razo’s Tacos
• C&J BBQ House
• Kona Ice
• Nachos for Dessert

America 250 Celebration – in partnership with the City of Vancouver and National Park Service
July 3 | 12:00 pm | Fort Vancouver Parade Grounds

Festivities kick off at 12pm and will run all day! All park facilities – including the Visitor Center, Reconstructed Fort, and Pearson Air Museum – will be open from 9am-4pm with free admission. Free, docent-led Marshall House Tours will be available from 11am-3pm. The Fort Vancouver Historic Weapons Program will be providing demonstrations in the morning and the afternoon. Activities throughout the day will include yard games, food trucks, community booths, DJ, living history characters, and balloon artist + face painting!

Entertainment Schedule:

11:00 am

Historic Weapons Demonstration (located inside Fort Vancouver)

12:00 pm-12:30 pm

Pet Costume Contest REGISTRATION (walk-ins only) – Registration will be set up near the stage.
(Leashed pets only; Owner responsible for cleanup and control of pet)

12:30 pm-12:45 pm

Welcome
Mayor’s opening remarks
Blessing – Duana Ricks, Colville-Lakes Tribal Member, US Navy Veteran

12:45 pm-1:10 pm

Pet Costume Contest PERFORMANCE on stage

2:00 pm

Historic Weapons Demonstration (located inside Fort Vancouver)

1:15 pm-2:00 pm
Vancouver Music Organization

The Vancouver Music Organization (VMO) is a non-profit dedicated to fostering inclusive, community-based music programs. They have a number of ensemble groups including Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Jazz Orchestra, Marching Band, and Chamber Groups.

2:15 pm-3:00 pm
One of a Kind Drumline

Started in Fall of 2003, the One of a Kind Drumline is a leadership program based in Vancouver, WA helping middle school students use drumming to process emotions and navigate the ups and downs of life while having lots of fun in the process.

3:30pm – 4:30pm
Exit 52

Exit 52 is a popular West Coast cover band performing in the Southern Washington, Portland, and the San Francisco Bay Area.  They play a wide variety of genres from rock, funk, pop, blues, to disco. You’ll be singing to your favorites-from The Eagles to Green Day, Jimi Hendrix to Jason Aldean-you won’t want to miss this energetic performance!

5:00 pm-9:00 pm

Pre-movie activities, including live DJ, games, and roaming entertainment

9:15 pm-11:30 pm

Move in the Park: A League of Their Own (PG)

Food and Beverage

Food vendors will include mouth-watering barbeque from C&J BBQ House, and delicious tacos and Mexican fare from Normita’s Cuisine.

Beverage vendors will include coffee, espresso, and seasonal drinks from Bluum Coffee and ice-cold lemonade from Sourpuss Lemonade.

And it’s not a celebration without a little dessert! We’ll have ice cream from Eight Cow Creamery and shaved ice from Kona Ice to satisfy that sweet tooth.

Constitution Day – in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Clark County
September 17 | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm | O. O. Howard House

Let’s celebrate democracy!

One of the founding documents of the United States of America – The Constitution – is “the oldest and longest-standing written and codified national constitution in force in the world.”

The Historic Trust and League of Women Voters of Clark County are partnering on a free, multi-generational public civic engagement event highlighting the history of the Constitution and how it impacts everyday life in the United States. Planned activities include a panel discussion, a Constitution trivia game, and a craft table supplied with items for writing a personal constitution, including quill pens to try out.

Free pocket constitutions available to the first 100 people courtesy of Riverview Bank.