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
Events
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SOLD OUT! Spring Tea at the Marshall House
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 […]
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 […]
Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra
Providence Academy 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United StatesCome 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 StatesIt’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 StatesThe 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 […]
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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, WashingtonJoin 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 […]
Coming Home: How the Nez Perce Tribe Regained Their Cultural Heritage
Red Cross Building 605 Barnes Street, Vancouver, United StatesThe 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 […]
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