Celebrate music, history, and place with a special performance by Eric John Kaiser at the historic Providence Academy. Set within the beautifully preserved chapel built in the late 1800s by Mother Joseph and the Sisters of Providence, this concert offers a memorable evening in one of the region’s most important landmarks. As we gather in […]
Register today and join us for an engaging presentation on one of Vancouver Barracks’ most influential commanders! Ohio native and Civil War veteran General Thomas M. Anderson (1836-1917) commanded the 14th Infantry at Vancouver Barracks from 1886-1898. As one of the longer-serving commanders, he, and also his family, because active in the community as well […]
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 […]
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 Officers Row homes: the Marshall House, Grant House, and O. O. Howard House. Your tour stop at each house begins at the top of the […]
Registration Opens April 1st! 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, Donald Stewart, Keith Bradbury, […]
