• 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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Explores Expedition At Fort Vancouver

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Children Explore Fort Vancouver

This program is year round and runs at 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. A self guided program for adventurous educators who require a more flexible schedule. A reservation for this program is not required, however please indicate on the reservation form when you plan to visit, so our staff can properly prepare.














Description:

Guiding your own expedition at Fort Vancouver is the best of both worlds. A fully organized package that combines the freedom of touring on your own meticulously planned schedule and support when needed. It's a unique style of making history come alive for you and your students.

We know that for most explores, preparations and research is half the thrill. Lead your expedition back in time. Imagine yourself in the surroundings of the carefully reconstructed Fort as it was originally. Discover what life was like inside the stockade. Discuss why the Hudson Bay Company chose this location and how this historical site impacted American history. Find parallels between the global economy that existed then and now.


As the leader of your group start or end your expedition with a movie, "One Place Across Time", currently showing at the Visitor Center located just a short distance from the Fort through a peaceful winding path surrounded by many species of trees and a grassy meadow adding to your experience along the way. Also at the Visitor Center discover carefully selected books, souvenirs and snacks in the Gift Shop.

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site has many Facets to fit any school curriculums, History, Science, Economics, Architecture, and Archeology; a perfect site to inspire artists.

Your Role?

Walk, Inspire, Discover, Explore, Learn and Enjoy!

Planning Resources:

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site has programs and events open to all visitors. Allowing time in your itinerary for a scheduled program or event will certainly enhance your experience. Please check our Schedule of Eventsfor details. Other helpful suggestions can be located at our Teacher Resources page.

What you expect as an expedition Leader:

Upon arrival, meet and greet with a Park Ranger that will offer suggested routes and a Fort Vancouver National Historic site guide booklet to use for the day. You can also expect a serene safe environment conducive to learning and teaching.

Fee:

$3 dollars per person, children 15 years and under are free. A fee waiver is available for qualifying education groups. Fee Waiver request must be submitted prior to your planned tour.

Suggested Reading:

The park offers a number of brochures--also known as Site Bulletins--Several of these brochures can be downloaded from our Brochure page.

To receive a copy of one of the park's brochures by mail, please contact the Visitor Center Information Desk at 360-816-6230.

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...