The Historic Trust is excited to host the Vancouver Barracks Military Association’s 2023 Military History Talk series. Since it was created in the Civil War, the Congressional Medal of Honor has only been awarded to one woman, Dr. Mary Edwards Walker. Dr. Walker was a woman ahead of her times, fighting for her nation as […]
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 […]
John (Johnny) Lincoln Clem was arguably the youngest soldier to serve in the Civil War. In the course of his long career, he served at the Vancouver Barracks in the 1890s, before becoming the last Civil War veteran to retire from the United States Army. Part of his career was spent as an officer in […]
Join us at the beautiful Marshall House for our Spring Tea, Saturday, May 6th. We are excited to welcome Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary as our event partner! Come meet the fantastic team behind one of downtown Vancouver's small business gems. Dandelion is providing our delicious teas along with sharing their knowledge of this drink that […]
The many houses of the Vancouver Barracks’ Officers Row were built between 1849 and 1906. Following World War II, the United States Army donated the houses and land to new owners, such as the Veterans Administration. By the mid-1980s, the City of Vancouver took over Officers Row, and found many buildings in need of emergency […]
The United States Army occupied the Vancouver Barracks from 1849 to 2011. In over 150 years, soldiers and their families indulged in numerous forms of recreation, which changed over times, following the trends in outside recreation. These sports ranged from hunting and fishing, to polo to baseball, to badminton and golf, with other musical and […]
Picnic in the Park is coming up on Saturday, July 1, 2023! Details Coming Soon!
The Historic Trust is excited to host the Vancouver Barracks Military Association’s 2023 Military History Talk series. Join us to learn more about the history of the Vancouver Barracks. After World War II, the Vancouver Barracks went from being the Pacific Northwest’s premier Regular Army post to playing a more minor role. This change had […]
