Buffalo Soldier Dedication

Infantry Barracks 705 Barnes St, Vancouver, WA, United States

Join us September 21st from 11am - 12pm for the ribbon cutting Buffalo Soldiers Dedication in front of the Infantry Barracks who served at Fort Vancouver National Site. Who were the Buffalo Soldiers? In 1866, Congress created six segregated US Army regiments, which were later consolidated into four. Though African Americans had participated in US […]

Girls in Aviation Day

Pearson Field Education Center 201A East Reserve Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

Join us Saturday, October 12th 2019 from 9am - 1pm as we connect with other girls and women who are excited about aviation! Explore the opportunities for work and play in aviation and aerospace and experience the high-flying fun that aviation offers! Activities you might expect to find include: MEET women with careers in aviation […]

Halloween Hanger STEM Event

Pearson Field Education Center 201A East Reserve Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

Join us at Pearson Field Education Center for our scare-free Halloween Hanger STEM event! Our "Mad Scientist's Lab" features hands-on STEM activities that are fun for the whole family! The event is free, so come on down and join us for all the treats and no tricks! Candy will be handed out as well has […]

GIVINGTUESDAY

A Global Day of Giving   THANK YOU!   GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Join the movement and give - whether it’s some of your time or a donation. The Historic Trust is committed to making positive impacts in the Vancouver community through historic […]

Acoustic Guitar Summit Holiday Concert

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

The Chapel at Providence Academy Doug Smith, Mark Hanson and Terry Robb present their annual finger-style guitar holiday show at the beautifully renovated Chapel at Providence Academy in Vancouver, WA.  Portland, Oregon’s virtuoso acoustic guitar trio - Acoustic Guitar Summit - is made up of three of the country’s best guitarists, creating a holiday soundscape […]

Santa at Marshall House

The Marshall House 1301 Officers Row, Vancouver, WA, United States

Santa at Marshall House Saturday, December 14, 2019 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Santa will be at our beautiful Marshall House to receive your wish list and letters.  Santa will arrive at 11:00 am to take photos.  Sip on hot cocoa or cider while making a holiday crafts.

Free

Event Series Winter Chautauqua

Winter Chautauqua

West Artillery Barracks 600 Hatheway Rd., Vancouver, WA, United States

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 […]

Free

With the Wind and the Stars: Women in Aviation

Pearson Field Education Center 201A East Reserve Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

Pearson Field Education Center presents a special immersive screening of With the Wind and the Stars by film maker, Rachel Bracker. In recognition of Women's History Month, this immersive documentary showcases inspirational women who believed in their aviation dreams and realized them. This event will include a Q&A with Rachel after the screening to learn more […]

$5

With the Wind and the Stars: Women in Aviation

Pearson Field Education Center 201A East Reserve Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

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 […]

$3

Patriot Day Salute

Online

< 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 […]