• Image of the reconstructed stockade at Fort Vancouver and Pearson Air Museum looking northeast from the Land Bridge.

    Fort Vancouver

    National Historic Site OR,WA

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    Information about Fort Vancouver National Historic Site assuming direct operational responsibility for Pearson Air Museum. More »

Application Timeline

At anytime during the year, we encourage prospective students to attend events and learn more about the site. Click here to view the calendar of events.

Open House- An open house introducing the Dame and Young Engage Schools is held every year at Fort Vancouver. While not mandatory, prospective students are highly encouraged to attend this open house to get a tour of Fort Vancouver and the Costume Department and to meet Dame and Young Engage school staff, volunteers, graduates and current students. Entrance fees apply. Please check back often as we determine this years open house date.

September 15th-Candidate Application due.

November 1st-Invitation package sent to accepted candidates.

November-Training for Adult Aides begins. The Student's Invitation packet includes an invitation for adults from the candidate's family to participate as an Aide, which is based on needs of the program and an interview.

Did You Know?

A park Guide presents a program at the Brigade Encampment special event

Did you know that Fort Vancouver National Historic Site hosts a number of special events each year that feature costumed interpretation and living history, including the Brigade Encampment, Soldiers' Bivouac, and Candlelight Tour? More...