Hey Neighbor – Conversations to Connect Our Community

Artillery Barracks 600 E Hatheway, Vancouver, Washington

Join us at the Artillery Barracks, 600 E Hatheway Rd. on April 18, 6-8 p.m.  As part of the National Week of Conversation (April 15-21), The Historic Trust and partners invite you to participate in a community conversation event based around “36 Questions for Civic Love.” What is civic love? It’s love for this place […]

Providence Academy Evening Tours

Have you ever seen the inside of the iconic Providence Academy? Add a historic tour to your Friday night plans! Reserve a spot here: https://tinyurl.com/providenceacademytours

Summer Fest 2024 – Picnic in the Park

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 […]

Event Series Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra

Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra

Providence Academy 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

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 […]

Grant House 175th Birthday Party presented by Columbia Credit Union

Grant House 1101 Officers Row, Vancouver, United States

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 […]

Fall Play Day with the Columbia Play Project

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!  

That Ribbon of Highway: Woody Guthrie in the Pacific Northwest

Red Cross Building 605 Barnes Street, Vancouver, United States

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 […]

Free

Trees of Officers Row Walking Tour

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 […]

Hey Neighbor: Person-to-Person Conversation

Artillery Barracks 600 E Hatheway, Vancouver, Washington

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 […]