Hey, Neighbor: Conversations to Connect Our Community

Artillery Barracks 600 E Hatheway, Vancouver, Washington

Join us to learn more about your community, yourself, and our connection to this wonderful place we call home! As part of the National Week of Conversation (April 17-23), 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 […]

Military History Talk – Johnny Clem: Youngest Soldier of the Civil War

O.O. Howard House 750 Anderson St., Vancouver, WA, United States

The Historic Trust is excited to host the Vancouver Barracks Military Association’s 2023 Military History Talk series. John (Johnny) Lincoln Clem, and Ohio native, was arguably the youngest soldier to serve in the Civil War. In the course of his long career, he served at the Vancouver Barracks in the 1890s, before becoming the last […]

Free

Spring Tea at The Marshall House

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

Join us at the beautiful Marshall House for our Spring Tea, Saturday, May 6th. We are excited to welcome Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary as our event partner! Come meet the fantastic team behind one of downtown Vancouver's small business gems. Dandelion is providing our delicious teas along with sharing their knowledge of this drink that […]

$60

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 […]

$10

History Beneath Your Feet – Public Archaeology Event at Providence Academy

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

The Historic Trust is excited to host a free public archaeology event, “History Beneath Your Feet,” at Providence Academy, 400 E. Evergreen, in Vancouver on Friday, May 19th, from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.  This is a unique drop-in opportunity to watch archaeologists at work, view some artifacts already found at the site and ask questions […]

Free

Officers Row at 35: Origins, Preservation, and the Future

In recognition of National Historic Preservation Month, The Historic Trust and Vancouver Barracks Military Association (VBMA) are partnering to present a panel discussion on Officers Row at 35: Origins, Preservation, and the Future. The event will be held at the Red Cross Building, 605 Barnes Rd., at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 25. The event […]

Free

Summer Fest – Summer Solstice Celebration

O.O. Howard House 750 Anderson St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Summer's finally here and we're kicking it off with a summer solstice celebration!   Wednesday, June 21, 2023 9:30 am or 7:00 pm O.O. Howard House patio 750 Anderson Street Vancouver, WA 98661 Join us, along with our friends from Your Yoga for a peaceful and centering welcome to the summer season. There will be […]

Military History Talk – Fun and Games at the Vancouver Barracks

Kick off your summer activities with an historic retrospective on recreation at Vancouver Barracks! Join speaker Jeff Dacus of the Vancouver Barracks Military Association to learn about the forms of recreation enjoyed by soldiers and their families between the founding of the garrison in 1849 and the final base closure in 2011. The fun included […]

Free

Summer Fest – Music with Fadin’ by 9

O.O. Howard House 750 Anderson St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Enjoy the driving beats and bluegrass harmonies of Fadin' by 9 while relaxing on the beautiful O.O. Howard House patio. Angela Swanson with Sweet Papaya Arts will be here with an amazing collection of affordable gifts. PLUS she'll be demonstrating the making of a mosaic. Southwest Washington Watercolor Society will also be here demonstrating outdoor […]

Summer Fest – Music by Owen Kortz & More

O.O. Howard House 750 Anderson St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Recently relocated from Denver, Owen Kortz has been performing and touring for over 20 years, featuring his unique blend of original and classic folk/rock songs. Owen has been compared to James Taylor and John Denver and has shared the stage with OneRepublic, Kina Grannis, and Javier Colon (winner of The Voice: Season 1), among many […]