The Historic Trust

Ne Plus Ultra Jass at Providence Academy
2025-09-05 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 Sweet Dance Music, specializing in the tunes of Cab Calloway, Irving Berlin, Duke Ellington, and George Gershwin.
Guaranteed to delight and put a pep in your step!
To make the event accessible to all, ticket prices are set at $16. Tickets are available at the door or on line at The Historic Music Preservation Project.

Summer Concert Series: Exit 52
2025-09-12 17:30 - 20:30 | O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St., Vancouver, WA, 98661, United States
End-of-Summer Celebration! Close out the season with the electrifying sounds of Exit 52! This high-energy dance band will keep you moving with a crowd-pleasing mix of rock, funk, pop, blues, and disco—there’s something for everyone.
FREE Outdoor ConcertRelax under the evening sky and enjoy incredible live music in a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.
Delicious Eats & TreatsSavor tasty bites from Razo’s Tacos and Smashed Cheese, plus cool down with sweet treats from Kona Ice and Cafecito Coffee Co.
21+ Beer GardenKick back with an ice-cold Ruzzo Hard Citrus or your favorite brew (valid ID required).
What to Bring
Picnic blanket or low-backed chair for lawn seating
Valid ID for 21+ beverages
Friends and family for an unforgettable night of music and fun
Thank you to our sponsors!
Quantum Fiber
Waste Connections
The Columbian
Oregonian Media Group/Here is Oregon
Ruzzo
City of Vancouver

Have You No Sense of Decency? Shame in American Politics
2025-09-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Red Cross Building, 605 Barnes Street, Vancouver, 98661, United States
From the use of pillories and stocks in colonial America to the rise of “cancel culture,” use of shame as a weapon has a long history in the United States. And it has been used to mixed effect in the political arena when used to target politicians and their supporters.
Professor Carolyn Long examines the rise of shamelessness in American politics and the use of shame against those with whom we disagree. When shame is used to demonize others, does it contribute to political polarization? Are shame and shamelessness equally destructive to our politics and society? Can shame be used effectively in politics without demonizing the person being shamed? And if this is the case, how can we fix this and improve our political discourse?
Thursday, September 18, 2025
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Red Cross Building
605 Barnes St., Vancouver
Part of the Humanities WA Speakers Series presented by Hawthorn Senior Living

Speaker Bio
Carolyn Long (she/her) is an associate professor at Washington State University Vancouver’s School of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Affairs. Her research focuses on American politics, policy, and law. She is the author of Mapp v. Ohio: Guarding Against Unreasonable Searches and Seizures, and Religious Freedom and Indian Rights: The Case of Oregon v. Smith, and the recipient of two Fulbright Scholar Awards. She was the Democratic nominee for the Third Congressional District in 2018 and 2020.
Long lives in Vancouver.
This talk is presented in partnership with The Thomas S. Foley Institute for Public Policy and Public Service, which educates citizens across the state about democratic institutions and public affairs, and is based at Washington State University. For more information, visit The Foley Institute’s website.
This program is offered free of charge, but space is limited. Please reserve your spot HERE.
Thank you to Humanities WA for their support in bringing this event to Vancouver. Special thanks to the NAACP Vancouver for joining us as our promotional partner for our 2025 series of speaker events.

Culture and Heritage Series: Drum Day
2025-09-20 11:00 - 15:00 | O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St., Vancouver, WA, 98661, United States
Drum Day is a vibrant and rhythmic celebration showcasing traditional drumming practices representing various cultural traditions. The air will be filled with the sounds of traditional drums during this lively community event. The event concludes with a community drum circle. Everyone is invited to join. We’ll gather on the front lawn of the O.O. Howard House. Bring along a picnic blanket or low-back chair and your hand drum!
Event Schedule:
11 am – 11:30 am – David Durosier, Haitian Folklore Drumming
Haitian Dance Drumming
11:30 am – 12:00 pm – Hough Foundation
Hough Foundation – Partners In Education
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm – Cowlitz Tribe
Home | The Cowlitz Indian Tribe
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm – Community Drum Circle
Thank you to our sponsors!
Quantum Fiber
Waste Connections
Port of Vancouver
The Columbian
Oregonian Media Group/Here is Oregon
City of Vancouver
