Special Saturday: Hands on History October 16 10:00 to 2:00 Location: Artillery Barracks This is the perfect day for families to explore the “Fighting for the Right to Fight” exhibit as they explore the stories and artifacts of African American Experiences in World War II. Kids of all ages can sit behind the wheel of […]
The Triple Nickels-The 555th Parachute Infantry in WWII Nov. 18 at 7:00 pm Location: Virtual Join retired Army Sergeant Major Chris Lewis, Director of Education and Volunteer Services at the National Infantry Museum, for a talk about the 555th Parachute Infantry. These pioneering soldiers formed the ranks of the first African American Parachute Infantry unit […]
Special Saturday: Rediscovering DB Cooper November 20th- from 10am to 2pm It's the 50th year anniversary of the DB Cooper Skyjacking. Explore the forensics and engineering behind his mystery with fun, hands-on science activities at our Special Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center. All ages welcome! Thank you to Columbia Credit Union for sponsoring this […]
Melissa Williams (she/her) is a U.S. historian who concentrates on African American history. Over the past 20 years, she has contributed to numerous projects for organizations and educational institutions including the Center for Columbia River History, Vancouver NAACP #1139, the Clark County Historical Museum, and Portland State University. Williams earned a B.A. in History from […]
Invisible Warriors: African American Women in WWII with filmmaker Gregory Cooke February 17th at 7pm Location: Virtual Invisible Warriors features real pioneers – the first Black women to work in industry and government administrative service. The film is an unforgettable conversation among a diverse group of African American “Rosie the Riveters” who recount what life was […]
Repair Clark County Fix it Fair is Back! Wednesday, June 15th, 4 pm - 6 pm -- FREE Repair Clark County is a waste reduction/environmental program that aims to keep household items out of landfills. They do this through fix-it events where folks can bring household items that need to be repaired and volunteer fixers […]
Join The Historic Trust and Airway Science for Kids as we reveal the first images captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope for our next Special Saturday at the Pearson Hangar! Webb is the largest and most complex observatory ever launched into space, serving thousands of astronomers worldwide. It will study every phase in the […]
Vancouver's urban forest is rooted in history. Join this guided walk through tree-lined Officers Row and learn the history of our community and our trees. Urban Forestry staff will discuss characteristics of both native and ornamental trees throughout the historic site as Historic Trust staff will share history of Officers Row. This 2 hour tour will include a leisurely […]
Have you ever imagined what it was like to live in the beautiful homes on Officers Row? In this month's Walk & Talk we'll explore late 19th century family life on Officers Row including the role of wives in the Army, the experiences of children living on an Army base and how Officers Row influenced […]
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, […]
