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Special Event
Event
Castaways: The First Japanese Visitors to Fort Vancouver
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 45.626202, -122.656637
Fort Vancouver Visitor Center, 1501 E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Time:
1:00 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Talk
Description
How did three Japanese sailors end up at Fort Vancouver in 1834? What is known about their time here, and what were their fates? How did their experiences influence popular culture, both here and abroad? Full-time RVer and Volunteer-in-Parks Tammy Williams will be leaving us in the fall, but before she moves on to her next volunteer gig, we’ve asked her to share this fascinating story with all of you. Tammy is a former trial attorney and self-professed “armchair historian” whose tours have delighted fort visitors. She is also a “pop culture connoisseur,” so be prepared for a presentation based on historical records, mixed with a bit of whimsy.
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fort vancouver
bicentennial