"Grand Emporium of the West"
Explore the lands and structures at the center of fur trade and military history in the Pacific Northwest. Learn about the diverse cultures who lived and worked here. Enjoy relaxing trails along the Columbia River and Village.
Experience costumed programs, hands-on education activities, engaging living history events, creative media and a world-class archaeology collection. Connect to the past.
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Learn about the new addition to the park
In 2012, the Army relinquishes historic East & South Vancouver Barracks to the National Park Service. Learn more about planning and our special event.
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Explore the Museum Collection
Fort Vancouver's museum collection includes two million archaeological and historic artifacts. Explore and learn about and our preservation efforts!
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What's new at the McLoughlin House
The park's McLoughlin House Unit in Oregon City, Oregon, offers an array of house museum activities, including historic handwork demonstrations.
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Northwest Cultural Resources Institute
Learn more about this unique partnership! Take a look at the NCRI Archaeology in Action photo gallery or peruse issues of the NCRI Report newsletter.
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Did You Know?
Did you know that the Pacific Northwest’s first hospital, school, orchard, library, grist mill, saw mill, shipyard, and dairy were all established at the Hudson's Bay Company's Fort Vancouver? Learn more about this by visiting Fort Vancouver National Historic Site! More...