Friends of Fort Vancouver News

The Friends of the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site's annual Sweetheart Hangar Dance is scheduled for Saturday, February 10, 2018 from 7pm-10pm at Pearson Air Museum. The Museum is located at 1115 East 5th Street, Vancouver, WA 98661. We are pleased to announce that music will be provided by VanPort Jazz Band. Tickets are $25 per person and ar...

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is pleased to announce this season's dates for our annual Lantern Tours at the national park. The Lantern Tour Series offers attendees an opportunity to view many of the resources of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site in a different light - at night, on foot, and by candle lantern! Reservations are currently...

Today we installed a new exhibit in the Visitor Center's "Expressions of Culture" area that highlights the work of artist Pat Courtney Gold of the Wasco tribe. The exhibit includes unique baskets with intricate tribal designs and a story quilt made by Pat in the tradition of her people. Pat's work will remain in the Visitors Center u...

Mark your calendars for the annual Friends Celebration of Birds to be held on Saturday, December 9, 2017 from 10am and 3pm at the Visitor Center, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 1501 East Evergreen Boulevard, Vancouver, WA 98661. The Friends Shop will be open during its regular hours: 9:30am-4:00pm. Activities for children this yea...

Please join the Friends of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site at the for an open house at the Friends Shop on Friday, November 24, 2017 and Saturday, November 25, 2017. Hot cider and cookies will be available on the veranda of the Visitor Center, 1501 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98661. Stop into the Shop for unique gift items and a large s...