The Winter Chautauqua will explore the history of African Americans in the Lower Columbia River 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 […]
In recognition of Women's History Month, Pearson Field Education Center is hosting a screening of With the Wind and the Stars, a 360-degree, immersive documentary series about women who fly. The event will include a 45 minute presentation at 12pm by film maker, Rachel Bracker, about the history of women in aviation and the lessons she […]
< Celebrate Patriot Day Online Today, The Historic Trust and its partners are offering a video ceremony commemorating the people who died in the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon, and from the crash of Flight 93 at Shanksville, Pennsylvania 19 years ago. While we cannot gather in […]
When: Friday, February 26 at 10:00 am Where: Online, preregistration required Price: Free, courtesy of Presenting Sponsor Columbia Credit Union Recommended ages: Middle and High School, and younger learners with adult support Summary: What does it take to solve problems, help others and improve the world around us? Curiosity? Creativity? Persistence? What it takes are […]
When: Saturday, March 20th at 10am Where: Online - Registration is required Cost: Free, courtesy of Presenting Sponsor Columbia Credit Union Age: Teens ages 12 and older, parents and anyone interested in a career in aviation Have you ever wondered what it’s like to direct air traffic in a snow storm, land a 700,000 pound […]
Join the Historic Trust this Special Saturday to celebrate Mother Joseph’s 198th birthday! When Mother Joseph arrived in Vancouver in 1856 she encountered a new world. There were no hospitals, few schools and few charitable services for those suffering the misfortunes of life on the frontier. Equipped with simple tools, a talent for creating and […]
Bring the whole family down for Historic Crafts at the Howard House! Set aside your worries and enjoy a day of making toys and crafts from the 19th century. Set in the Howard, a beautiful Victorian home, families will gather around the table to make kites, thaumatropes, and paper theaters. Recommend age for this program […]
Since WAI's first annual international Girls in Aviation Day in 2015, the annual WAI event has grown every year since its first gathering of 32 events and 3,200 participants. In 2019, GIAD met more than 20,000 attendees participating in 119 events in 18 countries. In 2020, WAI launched the Aviation for Girls App, and thousands […]
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 […]
Browse Auction Items The Silent Auction bidding opens Monday, October 18 at noon. If you missed out on our VIP dinner tickets, you can still join in the fun by tuning into our YouTube Channel at 5:30pm on October 23rd. Gather together safely with your friends and family, and support the Trust in using the past to inspire […]
