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Open Saturday
Open every Saturday from 10am-5pm, the Pearson Field Education Center is the ideal location for youth of all ages to experience STEM education through aviation. We feature a flight simulator lab, vertical wind table, glider building, historic airplanes and collections on display, and various educational programs. Second Saturdays feature an aviation-themed presentation and a new STEM activity for kids to explore. Open Saturday is free to the public. Experience aviation at the first airport in the Pacific Northwest, and the…
1st Saturdays Providence Academy Public Tour
1st Saturdays Providence Academy Public Tour Free, Reservations Required Providence Academy was built by Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart in 1873 and served as a school, orphanage, and governance offices for the Sisters of Providence. Mother Joseph, along with four other Montreal nuns, traveled to Vancouver to serve the social and religious needs of locals. She raised money for the construction of the House of Providence and 32 other charitable institutions by leading begging tours of local mining camps. Providence…
Winter Chautauqua
The Winter Chautauqua will explore the African-Americans in the Columbia Basin through lectures and exhibits. A special panel will convene on Saturday at 2:00 pm at the Artillery Barracks to explore ideas of the Vanport Flood, historical timelines of African-Americans in the region, and the Buffalo Soldiers. This is a free event. Please RSVP. Buffalo Soldiers: The importance of the 24th Infantry Regiment Company B at Fort Vancouver. 1948 Vanport flood: Oregon Historical Society Interpretive exhibit that left 18,000…
George C. Marshall Adult & Youth Leadership Awards Ceremony
Please join The Historic Trust in honoring our next generation of leaders. The ceremony will recognize an adult and a youth from Clark County with the annual George C. Marshall Leadership Award. Keynote Speaker is Brigadier General Ms. Donna Prigmore. 6:00 pm - Reception 6:30 pm - Dinner Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor: Thank you to our Media Sponsor:
Foundations of Flight – Summer Camp
For kids in 2nd to 4th grade - $250 Come learn, create, and play through hands-on experiments exploring Newton’s Laws and Bernoulli’s Principal. Learn about air and atmosphere while engineering functional gadgets. Soar through this STEAM camp by applying your knowledge of aviation principals to create wind and art, along with stunning STEAM-inspired masterpieces. Session 1 runs from June 30- July 2, from 9:00 am-3:30 pm Session 2 runs from July 28-July 30, from 9:00 am-3:30 pm REGISTER FOR CAMP…
Vancouver’s Fireworks Spectacular
Vancouver's Fireworks Spectacular 2020 https://youtu.be/qnH5yJFE10c Interested in sponsorship? Please contact Judy Starr at 360-992-1800 or click on the link below. E-MAIL JUDY Interested in being a food vendor? Please contact Sarah Hannon at 360-992-1804 or click on the link below. VENDOR APPLICATION VENDOR GUIDELINES FAQS Note that there are some changes this year, most notably the show will be the biggest and brightest fireworks display in years!The fireworks show is on Wednesday, July 4, 2020 at Fort Vancouver National Historic…
Flight is Fun – Summer Camp
July 14-17, 9:00 am-3:30 pm Let's have some fun with flight! Join the millions of people who love to make things fly. Campers experiment with air, methods of lift, engineering, and how weight affects flight. Build and design kites, gliders, and rockets. This camp includes one field trip to iFly to experience indoor skydiving. Flight is Fun is for kids in 5th to 7th grade. REGISTER HERE Your e-mail has been verified.
Your Future in Flight – Summer Camp
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM 4-Day camp, $350, July 22 - 25 or Aug. 5-8 for youth entering 8th - 10th grade. Explore your future in Aviation. Start the week with ground school 101 where you learn about the principals and practice of flight. Exclusive tours of local businesses and educational institutions where you can pursue your own path to a career in science or aviation. This camp concludes with a Discovery Flight with a certified flight instructor. Click the…
4th Annual The Vancouver Chautauqua at The Historic Trust
Explore Six Days of History, Performances, Lectures, Workshops, and Literature The Historic Trust, its partners and numerous community participants join together to present six days of discover, networking, opportunities to share ideas, and be entertained. This year’s activities are even more diverse; there is something for everyone. The Vancouver Chautauqua is modeled after the iconic Chautauquas popular in the late 19th and early 20th Century America. These Chautauquas brought speakers, teachers, musicians, entertainers and crafts people together for the entertainment…
Patriot Day at Fort Vancouver
Celebrate Patriot Day with the community at Fort Vancouver, a free community event, presented by Davidson & Associates Insurance. Details will be provided early 2020. Stay tuned! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
