• 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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Things To Do

Park Guide Marv Binegar demonstrates woodcutting to three children at the annual Brigade Encampment special event.

Interpretive programs - such as talks, demonstrations and encampments - are an exciting way to learn about the site and its history.

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Fort Vancouver NHS and the McLoughlin House unit offer a variety of opportunities for people of all interests and ages.

Whether you prefer a solitary walk along a shaded historic pathway, the company of thousands of people at a special commemorative event, or an activity somewhere in between, Fort Vancouver NHS hosts many diverse activities and programs from which to choose.

For the latest information on things to do in the park, please contact the park's Visitor Center at 360-816-6230 or click on one of the links we've provided below for a list of current programming.

 

Current Program Highlights

This year, we are offering the largest number of events, programs, and activities ever available in the history of the park!

From hands-on opportunities to walks to evening programs by candlelight, there are many activities for many different interests.

To see what exciting options are available, please review our Schedule of Events by clicking here.

If you have questions, please contact the Visitor Center Information Desk at 360-816-6230 for more information.

 

Did You Know?

Image of the McLoughlin House

Did you know that the McLoughlin House, a unit of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site located in Oregon City, Oregon, in 1941 became one of the first national historic sites designated in the western United States? More...