On August 25, 2017, the National Park Service will celebrate its 101st anniversary as an agency.
What better way to honor this day than a week long celebration filled with FREE and exciting events at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.
From August 21st through August 27th you will have the chance to interact with costumed volunteers, visit an active archaeological dig, take guided tours and so much more.
All programs are FREE of charge and on Friday, August 25th the entrance fees to the reconstructed Fort Vancouver will be waived.
Here is a peek at some of the great things going on. For full details and a schedule of events…visit the Fort Vancouver website.
Pearson Field Education Center
August 25th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Pearson Field is the oldest continuously operating airfield in the Pacific Northwest and one of the two oldest continuously operating airfields in the United States. Secured in the hanger are historic period planes, aviation memorabilia and a host of flight simulators.
The Fort Vancouver Tapestry
August 21st – 27th from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Fort Vancouver Tapestry is a surface design embroidered wool on Belgian linen textile narrative of the history of Clark County, Washington. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see a piece of history and meet the original stitchers.
Military History Talks
August 21st, 23rd and 25th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
For the past two years, the Vancouver Barracks Military Association has partnered with the Fort Vancouver National Trust to present a series of military history talks to the public. These talks regularly take place between January and June each year.
Walking Tours
Archaeology Walking Tours – August 22nd, 23rd and 26th at 10:30 am
Spruce Mill Trail Walking Tours and Slide Presentation – August 25th and 26th at 1:00 pm
Historical Garden Walking Tours – August 22nd through 26th at 9:15 am
Ethnobotany Walking Tour of the Confluence Land Bridge – August 26th at 9:00 am
Museum Collections Guided Tour – August 25th at 10:30 am
Kids Programs
Junior Ranger Day – August 25th and 26th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (ages 6-12)
Little Learners – August 26th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (ages 2-5)
Kids of all ages will have fun with an opportunity to learn about the local history with hands on activities.
