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 […]

The Historic Trust is excited to bring back Secret Spaces Tours for Preservation Month 2026! Secret Spaces Tour will give participants a unique peek into typically unseen parts of three […]

Thank you for registering. This event is now full! Join us for an exploration of the architecture and history of mid-twentieth century Vancouver with State Architectural Historian Michael Houser. Learn about mid-century modern architectural styles, and the builders and designers who brought them to life. Houser will highlight several notable local designers including Day W. Hilborn, […]

The Historic Trust is excited to bring back Secret Spaces Tours for Preservation Month 2026! The Secret Spaces Post Hospital Tour will give participants a chance to step back in time and imagine the rooms of this historic building in action. Built in 1903-1904, the Post Hospital was considered cutting-edge for its time, including being […]

Join us as we kickstart our summer series with Flag Day! Flag Day is a national holiday celebrated annually on June 14 to commemorate the adoption of the United States flag by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777. Enjoy an afternoon of music, poetry readings from Christopher Luna, an educational display of the American flags […]

Described as an entertainer, musician, facilitator, and humorist... Michael John has brought enjoyment to hundreds of thousands of audience participants all over the world! Whether as opening act for such notables as Jay Leno, Ray Charles and Louise Mandrell, featured entertainer at national venues and resorts or motivational facilitator for corporate, professional and civic events; […]

Explore your creativity at the Artillery Barracks Craft Day is a free, family-friendly community craft event, offering hands-on creative activities for all ages. No experience necessary! Samples from last year's event: Craft activities will include: Basketry with the Columbia Basin Basketry Guild Origami with Holly Williams Puppet making with Dragon Theater Lots of other fun […]

Happy 250th Birthday, America! We invite you to join us as we celebrate a huge milestone on July 3. All across the nation, folks will be participating in fun events to mark the semiquincentennial...say that five times fast. That's right, America is turning 250 years old and it's time to party! The Historic Trust is […]

Join us in the historic Academy Ballroom for a night of music and dancing! 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 […]

Start at: Howard House, 750 Anderson St., Vancouver, 98661 Join City of Vancouver Urban Forestry staff for a leafy walking tour to learn more about the characteristics of the many species of trees along Officers Row. Historic Trust Director of Historic Preservation Holly Chamberlain will share information about the history and late 19th century architecture […]