• 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

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When can school group reservations be made?

Reservation for the Fall/Winter Program begin September 1st, 2011 Reservations for Spring Programs begin January 3rd, 2012. 

Please note that ANY reservations made before the beginning of the two reservation periods will not be considered or held onto.

2. When are school groups required to make a reservation to visit the park?

School groups interested in participating in any of the Fall/Winter or Spring Education programs will need to make a reservation. FORT VANCOUVER DOES NOT OFFER EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE SUMMER. 

3. How much do education programs cost?

Education programs are free once the school group has filled out the fee waiver form. At Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, we never charge admission for children 15 and younger. The purpose of the fee waiver is to waive the admission fee for all chaperones and teachers accompanying the students on their program. 

4. Do I need to make a reservation to visit the Gift Shop and Museum?

No reservation is necessary to visit the Gift Shop or Museum, HOWEVER please indicate on your online reservation form when you will be coming to the Visitor Center. This will allow our staff and volunteers to properly prepare for your visit. 

5. Do I need to make a reservation to have my class(es) eat lunch at the Picnic Shelter?

No reservation is necessary for using the Picnic Shelter before or after your scheduled program. The picnic shelter holds roughly 70 people. Please do note that the picnic shelter is only available on a first come, first serve basis. There are a number of picnic benches and a large amount of green space available for outdoor picnicking, in the event that the picnic shelter is already taken. In the event that the picnic shelter is available, please check in before eating your lunch with the staff or volunteer inside of the Visitor Center so they may open the picnic shelter for you. 

6. What is the Fax number to send my reservation form and fee waiver to?

This number is located on your reservation request form. The number is 360.816.6364.

7. Who to I contact with any additional questions/concerns?

All inquires can be directed to the education reservation coordinator, who can be reached by calling 360.816.6241.

Did You Know?

Black and white image of Dr. John McLoughlin

Did you know that John McLoughlin, Chief Factor at Fort Vancouver, is known as the “Father of Oregon” for his aid to American immigrants arriving over the Oregon Trail? His home in Oregon City, Oregon is a unit of the national park system administered by Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. More...