From Indigenous American inhabitants to immigrants from the American Midwest; from Orkney Island laborers to African American Buffalo Soldiers; from Hawaiian sailors to French Canadian voyageurs, people have played an integral role in shaping the site's history. Learn more about people in our past through the linked pages below. ![]() The Hudson's Bay Company
Discover the history of Hudson's Bay Company employees at Fort Vancouver from 1824-1860. ![]() The US Army
Explore the daily lives of the US Army's officers, enlisted men, and their families at Vancouver Barracks. ![]() Buffalo Soldiers at Vancouver Barracks
Learn more about the fascinating story of Company B of the Twenty-fourth U.S. Infantry Regiment, who arrived at Vancouver Barracks in 1899. ![]() The Many Faces of Pearson Air Field
Learn about the daring pilots of Pearson Field, one of the nation's oldest continuously operating airfields. Spotlights |
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Last updated: November 7, 2023