Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra

Providence Academy 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

Come to dance or just to listen at the historic Academy Ballroom! Since 2016, The Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra has been delighting audiences with the music of the roaring 20s and Depression era 30s. Under the leadership of master showman Sammuel Murry-Hawkins, the ensemble transports audiences to the golden age of Hot Jazz and […]

Providence Academy Evening Tours

Have you ever seen the inside of the iconic Providence Academy? Add a historic tour to your Friday night plans! Reserve a spot here: https://tinyurl.com/providenceacademytours

Summer Fest 2024- Fun Summer Events

O.O. Howard House 750 Anderson St., Vancouver, WA, United States

The Historic Trust and its partners are celebrating summer with a series of amazing events, Summer Fest! Join us throughout the summer for these free community events all held at the Fort Vancouver National Site! Everyone is welcome! The series opens on Friday, June 14th with music and fun at the OO Howard House, continues […]

Summer Fest – Music & Fun at the OO Howard House

O.O. Howard House 750 Anderson St., Vancouver, WA, United States

We're kicking off Summer Fest with an evening of music, food and fun! Keep an eye out for updates, including a music schedule.    

Officers Row Trees Walking Tour

Join City of Vancouver Urban Forestry staff on Tuesday, June 25 at noon for a walking tour to learn more about the tree species along Officers Row. Historic Trust staff will share some information about the architecture of the late 19th century Army residences and the people who lived in them along the way. Participants […]

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Summer Fest 2024 – Picnic in the Park

Join us for a Picnic in the Park! Favorite Summer Foods | Live Music | Lawn Games Join us at the Fort Vancouver Historic Site for a wonderful community event filled with a full day of activities for families and people of all ages. Saturday, July 6, 2024, 11 am - 6 pm Fort Vancouver […]

How Beer Might Save Democracy

Red Cross Building 605 Barnes Street, Vancouver, United States

The Historic Trust and Humanities Washington partner to present a discussion with Michael Goldsby .  Polarized politics have turned Americans against their fellow Americans. Pew reports that Americans’ contempt for opposing parties is “broader and deeper than in the recent past.” What are we to do? Professor Michael Goldsby discusses a simple solution: get off social […]

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That Ribbon of Highway: Woody Guthrie in the Pacific Northwest

Red Cross Building 605 Barnes Street, Vancouver, United States

The Historic Trust and Humanities Washington partner to present a discussion with Joel Underwood.  Folksinger and activist Woody Guthrie composed 26 songs in 30 days while riding along the Columbia River and touring the Grand Coulee Dam Project in 1941. With his unique, authentic voice, he chronicled both the grandeur and the perils of what […]

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