On May 13, 1849, the USS Massachusetts, a troop transport steamer, docked in Vancouver. It carried Bvt. Maj. J.S. Hatheway, along with seven other officers, some wives and children and 152 enlisted soldiers. Hathweay was the first of many prominent US Army leaders who would called Vancouver Barracks home. On this tour we will share […]
Saturday, November 19th 10 am - 2 pm The Enchanted Rose Emporium at Providence Academy For this month's Special Saturday, you're invited to be part of the long legacy of contributing to a friendship quilt. Friendship quilts gained popularity in the 1840s. Made with scraps and inscribed with the names of friends and family, friendship […]
Special Saturday: Santa at the Marshall HouseSanta is here at our beautiful Marshall House, traditionally decorated for the holidays to take photos and receive hand delivered letters and wish lists. Guests can make holiday crafts, listen to a holiday story and simply enjoy some quality family time. All children will receive goodie bags with hot […]
The Historic Trust is excited to host the Vancouver Barracks Military Association's 2023 Military History Talk series. Join us for the first talk of the year and learn more about the history of the Vancouver Barracks. After World War II, the Vancouver Barracks went from being the Pacific Northwest’s premier Regular Army post to playing […]
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 Sweet Dance Music, specializing in the tunes of Cab Calloway, Irving Berlin, […]
The Historic Trust is excited to host the Vancouver Barracks Military Association’s 2023 Military History Talk series. Since it was created in the Civil War, the Congressional Medal of Honor has only been awarded to one woman, Dr. Mary Edwards Walker. Dr. Walker was a woman ahead of her times, fighting for her nation as […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
