Friends of Fort Vancouver

08/03/2026

Get ready to soar to new heights at the annual Pearson Airfield & Museum Fly-in on August 15 from 10 AM to 3 PM! 🛩️✨ Join us for an unforgettable day of inspiration, connection, and community, featuring special guest speakers, engaging children's programs, and interactive community booths. Let's come together to celebrate the power of flight and the limitless possibilities it brings! Pearson Air Museum (1115 E 5th St, Vancouver, WA 98661)

08/03/2026

Elevate Your Creative Voice and Nurture Your Spirit 🌿 Join Starr Slagiel (Yaqui/Pueblo) and Nanette Robinson (Yakama) for a rejuvenating 3-hour workshop, where you'll learn traditional beading and leatherwork techniques. Take home a stunning, handmade necklace, newfound skills, and a deeper connection to your inner wisdom. Through guided breathwork and meditation, quiet your mind, balance your energy, and set intentions for artistic creativity. All supplies included.
When: Saturday, August 29, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM PDT,
Where: Fort Vancouver Visitor Center, 1501 East Evergreen BLVD, Vancouver, WA 98661.
Cost: $65.00.
Sign up at: https://www.friendsfortvancouver.site/
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07/31/2026

THIS SATURDAY! Get ready to be inspired and see how baskets weave together environment, tradition, art, and heritage! The Friends of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site are thrilled to host the Columbia Basin Basketry Guild at the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center (1501 E Evergreen Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98661) for a basket weaving demonstration. Saturday, August 1, 2026.

Join us anytime between 10 AM - 2 PM to celebrate creativity, community, and connection! 🌟

07/30/2026

Today, we celebrate the International Day of Friendship! 🌎💕 We're grateful for the incredible friends from all over the world who visit us and share our passion for preserving history. The Friends of the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is a shining example of collaboration and unity, working hand-in-hand with the National Park Service to drive meaningful projects and programs. Sites like Fort Vancouver can help build bridges between communities and inspire a culture of peace and understanding. Learn more about the friends at: https://www.friendsfortvancouver.site/
Learn more about the International Day of Friendship at: https://www.un.org/en/observances/friendship-day
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07/28/2026

Who's a birthday bear? Smokey Bear is! 🎉 Join the party on August 8 from 10 AM to Noon at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Visitor Center (1501 E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661). The Friends are teaming up with the Vancouver Fire Dept, American Red Cross, US Forest Service, and the National Park Service to make it a wild and hopefully smoke-free celebration! I can barely contain my excitement!

07/27/2026

Unlock the Power of Creativity! 🌟 Join the Columbia Basin Basketry Guild for a demonstration on August 1 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center (1501 E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661). Empower your inner artisan and discover the potential for positive change - all for free! 💚

07/23/2026

Unleash Your Creativity! 🦊 Join our Raku Fired Ceramic Animal Masks Class on July 25, 2026, from 10 AM to 12:30 PM, led by expert instructors Russ Ford and Nathan LacQuaye. This two-part workshop welcomes all skill levels, ages 10+, to explore their artistic side! 🎨 Registration is $45 per person, including both mask creation and firing classes.
Sign up here: https://www.friendsfortvancouver.site/ (Fees are nonrefundable. Limited to 25 spots!)
SATURDAY, July 25, 10:00 AM, Fort Vancouver Visitor Center, followed by the firing workshop on August 8, 11 AM, at Kadence Collective. Get inspired by Lillian Pitt's art and discover the artist within you! 🌟

07/03/2026

Come visit the Friends and celebrate Independence Day at Fort Vancouver NHS!Cool drinks, ice cream and a lot of spirit of 1776. Don’t forget the bookstore too!

06/29/2026

Please join us for this solemn and meaningful raising of the garrison flag for the

On July 2, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., Fort Vancouver National Historic Site will mark a special moment in the history of Vancouver Barracks as we replace the current post flag with the historic Garrison Flag. The Garrison Flag will proudly fly over the parade ground throughout Independence Day Weekend.

National Park Service staff, dedicated volunteers, community members, Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Friends of Fort Vancouver will come together to raise this iconic flag, which once flew over military posts throughout the American frontier. The ceremony honors the rich military heritage of Vancouver Barracks and the generations of soldiers who served here.

06/29/2026

This will be a great week of festivities!

Come celebrate Independence Day Weekend at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site!

On Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, we’ll be offering multiple Historic Weapons Demonstrations for visitors at 11am and 2pm. Join us for an unforgettable weekend of history, learning, and celebration.