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 […]
General George C. Marshall Awards Join us virtually for The General George C. Marshall Public and Youth Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 27, 2021 featuring 2021 award candidates and keynote speaker Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Keith W. Dayton, Director of George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies. Virtual Happy Hour begins at 6:30 pm 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 […]
Date: June 12, 2021 Time: 8:15 am – 3:45 pm Location: Pearson Field Education Center: 201 E. Reserve St. Vancouver, WA 98661 Reserve your spot at: https://thehistorictrust.rezdy.com/438908/pearson-field-eaa-young-eagle-rally Cost: Free to the public thanks to Columbia Credit Union EAA’s Young Eagle program introduces youth ages 8 to 17 to flying. Youth take a flight with an […]
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 […]
Join The Historic Trust and the Community Military Appreciation Committee in a Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11, 2021 at 11 a.m. at the Artillery Barracks at 605 Hatheway Rd., Vancouver, WA 98661. The free public observance will include words of tribute by special guest speakers, musical performances by local schools, and military displays. This […]
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 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 […]
