Special Saturday: Hands on History

Artillery Barracks 600 E Hatheway, Vancouver, Washington

Special Saturday: Hands on History October 16 10:00 to 2:00 Location: Artillery Barracks This is the perfect day for families to explore the “Fighting for the Right to Fight” exhibit as they explore the stories and artifacts of African American Experiences in World War II. Kids of all ages can sit behind the wheel of […]

The Triple Nickels-The 555th Parachute Infantry in WWII

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The Triple Nickels-The 555th Parachute Infantry in WWII Nov. 18 at 7:00 pm Location: Virtual Join retired Army Sergeant Major Chris Lewis, Director of Education and Volunteer Services at the National Infantry Museum, for a talk about the 555th Parachute Infantry. These pioneering soldiers formed the ranks of the first African American Parachute Infantry unit […]

Special Saturday: Rediscovering DB Cooper

Pearson Field Education Center 201A East Reserve Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

Special Saturday: Rediscovering DB Cooper November 20th- from 10am to 2pm It's the 50th year anniversary of the DB Cooper Skyjacking. Explore the forensics and engineering behind his mystery with fun, hands-on science activities at our Special Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center. All ages welcome! Thank you to Columbia Credit Union for sponsoring this […]

Vancouver’s First Black Families with Melissa Williams

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Melissa Williams (she/her) is a U.S. historian who concentrates on African American history. Over the past 20 years, she has contributed to numerous projects for organizations and educational institutions including the Center for Columbia River History, Vancouver NAACP #1139, the Clark County Historical Museum, and Portland State University. Williams earned a B.A. in History from […]

Invisible Warriors: African American Women in WWII with filmmaker Gregory Cooke

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Invisible Warriors: African American Women in WWII with filmmaker Gregory Cooke February 17th at 7pm Location: Virtual Invisible Warriors features real pioneers – the first Black women to work in industry and government administrative service. The film is an unforgettable conversation among a diverse group of African American “Rosie the Riveters” who recount what life was […]

Military History Talks – General Oliver Otis Howard Soldier and Educator

Red Cross Building 605 Barnes Street, Vancouver, United States

To commemorate the return of our military history talks, our special guest will be Dr. Scott L. Stabler.  He will speak about General Oliver Otis Howard, his service in the Civil War and contribution to African American empowerment as head of the Freedmen’s Bureau, during Reconstruction.  Prior to his assignment as the Commander of the […]

National Engineers Week

Pearson Field Education Center 201A East Reserve Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

Join PFEC’s annual engineer week festivities as we celebrate aerospace engineering! Guests can engineer and launch a paper rocket, investigate a REAL cube satellite, build a rocket recovery system and learn to track a rocket launch in bad weather conditions. This program is supported, in part, by iQ for Kids.

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Special Saturday: Gardening Party

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

Spend a Saturday learning how to get your garden ready for spring. Bring tools for a sharpening and care workshop from Repair Clark County. Talk with master gardeners for beginner gardening tips and what plants grow the best in our climate. Help your kids or grandkids start a seed, paint garden rocks, and identify safe […]

Special Saturday: Pearson Field EAA 782 Young Eagles Rally

Pearson Field Education Center 201A East Reserve Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

Founded in 1992, the Young Eagles program is dedicated to giving youth ages 8–17, an opportunity to go flying in a general aviation airplane. It’s the only program of its kind with the sole mission to introduce and inspire kids in the world of aviation and today the Young Eagles program has flown over 2 […]

Military History Talk – Waiting for the Cold War to Heat Up

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

The Historic Trust is excited to host the Vancouver Barracks Military Association's 2023 Military History Talk series.  Join us for the first talk of the year and 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 […]

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