Celebrate Mother's Day weekend by joining us at the beautiful Marshall House for our Spring Tea, Saturday, May 11th! It's the perfect opportunity to share special time with the important family and friends in your life. You and your guests will enjoy a variety of delicious food bites and a delectable selection of teas, all […]
Join us for a Picnic in the Park! Saturday, July 6, 2024, 11 am - 6 pm Fort Vancouver National Site Favorite Summer Foods | Live Music | Lawn Games Join us at the Fort Vancouver National Site for a wonderful community event filled with a full day of activities for families and people of […]
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 […]
It’s time to celebrate the 175th birthday of the first home built on Officers Row with an afternoon open house and outdoor bash featuring entertainment, fun family activities, and cake, of course! Built in 1849, the house is named in honor of General Ulysses S. Grant, and careful restoration and preservation by The Historic Trust […]
Join the Columbia Play Project and The Historic Trust for a free event! Lots of games and fun for the whole family! Plus, free glow-in-the-dark giveaways!
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 […]
Enjoy seeing the leaves turn along Officers Row and learn about the trees at a walking tour on October 11 at noon. City of Vancouver Urban Forestry staff will lead the tour and talk about the tree species at the Vancouver National Historic Reserve. Along the way, Historic Trust staff will offer information about the […]
Join The Historic Trust for the popular person-to-person conversation event “Hey Neighbor” modeled on “36 Questions for Civic Love” In Spring 2023 and 2024, The Historic Trust hosted “Hey Neighbor,” conversation events featuring The 36 Questions for Civic Love. This October, join us for another round! Using the same format with some new questions sprinkled […]
The Historic Trust and Humanities Washington partner to present a discussion with Trevor James Bond. Belongings deeply important to tribal communities are often housed in museums far away from those communities. In this talk, hear the remarkable story of how the Nez Perce Tribe and their allies purchased the largest and oldest collection of Nez Perce […]
36TH ANNUAL LOUGH LEGACY VETERANS DAY PARADE! Monday, November 11th, 2024 Fort Vancouver National Site Parade Starts at 11:00 am Make plans to join us as a parade participant or come enjoy the parade and honor our military history! Ample public parking available. Please click the link below for a map indicating parking locations and […]
