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To inspire civic pride through education, preservation and celebration of our community’s history.

Photos from The Historic Trust's post 08/07/2026

✈️ Two round-trip airline tickets up for grabs!

To celebrate America 250, The Historic Trust is partnering with Alaska Airlines to raffle off TWO (2) ROUND-TRIP AIRLINE TICKETS for travel on Alaska or Hawaiian Airlines anywhere in North America, Central America, or Hawaii! 🌺😎

🎟️ Raffle tickets are $25 (USD) each and we're only selling 200 tickets! We'll be selling raffle tickets until the September 17th drawing or until sold out. Tickets MUST be purchased in person. Full details at the link in bio.

Come see us for your chance to enter:
Saturday 8/8: Family Fun Day
Friday 8/21: Summer Concert feat. Huckle Buck Highway
Thursday 9/17: Constitution Day

It only takes one ticket to win 🤩 We'll see you soon!

08/06/2026

✨ THIS WEEKEND! ✨

🌳Join us on Saturday, August 8 from 11am-2pm on the Grant House lawn for a FREE day of family fun: music and entertainment, lawn games, face painting and crafts! Bring a blanket and a picnic, and enjoy a beautiful day with your neighbors on historic Officers Row.

🚗 Parking is available at all public lots along E. Evergreen Blvd. and Ft. Vancouver Way and in the Clark PUD lot at the corner of Ft. Vancouver Way and Mill Plain. Additionally, C-TRAN has bus stops along Officers Row on route #32.

💖 THANK YOU to our partners and sponsors for supporting this great event!
City of Vancouver, Waste Connections, Port of Vancouver USA, Elmer's Restaurants, The Columbian, and The Oregonian!

Photos from The Historic Trust's post 08/06/2026

✨ Join us on Saturday for free tours! ✨

Providence Academy and Marshall House will both be open for tours from 11am-3pm on Saturday, August 8 for Museum Day! Washington Museum Day is part of a larger celebration to honor America 250. Many museums will be open - with free or reduced admission - this weekend!

To learn more about Museum Day, book a tour reservation, or find other participating locations, visit our Events Calendar at the link in bio. 🔗

Photos from The Historic Trust's post 08/06/2026

🎄 The best holiday party dates won't stay open for long! Swipe through to see the prime December weekends still available at each of our venues. Whether you're planning a corporate holiday party, winter wedding, or festive celebration, we still have great dates available! 🦌🥂☃️

08/05/2026

✨ REMINDER ✨ You've got one month left to fill your passport!

Summer's not over yet, and you've got until September 7 to fill out your passport. That's only 4 weeks and 5 weekends to visit all 10 stops. But if you visit two each weekend, you'll be done! You can do it! 🏛️🏠🌲Grab a friend and get out there!

📍Historic Trust check-in points are at Providence Academy OR the O. O. Howard House.

(👀 HINT...you can check in at The Historic Trust, Pearson Air Museum, and Clark County Historical Museum all in one trip!)

08/04/2026

❤️🤍💙To honor and celebrate America 250, Washington State is encouraging all Washingtonians to engage with their local history, arts, and culture as part of Washington State Museum Day!

The Historic Trust is participating with free, docent-led tours at:
⛪ Providence Academy and Marshall House
📅 Saturday, August 8 from 11am-3pm
You can reserve a tour time in advance or walk in during open hours.

Come learn about these two unique destinations and the role they play in local and regional history in the Pacific Northwest.

🔗Visit our Events Calendar to learn more about Museum Day, find other participating museums, or to make tour reservations - at the link in bio!

Photos from The Historic Trust's post 08/04/2026

Nothing but good vibes for Hailey & Jake’s beautiful spring wedding. ☀️💐 A perfect day, unforgettable memories, and so much love.

Venue: Providence Academy
Photographer:

08/01/2026

Stay and play at Family Fun Day! 💗🎵🖍️

We're only ONE WEEK away from our next summer event - Family Fun Day on the Grant House Lawn - entertainment, crafts, lawn games, and more.

This free event is open to everyone. We hope to see you there!

✨THANK YOU to our Summer Event Series and Family and Cultural Connections Series sponsors for supporting this community event✨





Photos from The Historic Trust's post 07/30/2026

Now THIS is how you celebrate a first anniversary! 🎉☀️

brought the party to the Marshall House with a summer BBQ complete with bounce houses, a dunk tank, yard games, a photo booth, and much more! 🍔🏰💦📸

Thank you for celebrating your first year at your Downtown Vancouver location with us. Here's to many more! 🥂

And cheers to their wonderful vendors who helped make the experience magical:





Evergreen Restroom Trailers

Photos from The Historic Trust's post 07/29/2026

Family Fun Day is on the way! 🪄🎩

Join us next weekend for an entertaining and laid-back family event. We'll have a full entertainment schedule with live music, magic, and more! There will be plenty to keep kids entertained with yard games, arts and crafts, and lots of lawn space to roam free. Grab a blanket, a picnic or your favorite snacks, and bring the family down to Officers Row. We'll see you there!

📍Grant House Lawn, 1101 Officers Row, Vancouver WA 98661
⌚ Saturday August 8, 11am-2pm
💗 FREE to attend - all are welcome

Thank you to our Family and Cultural Connections Series Supporting Sponsor: ✨Elmer's Restaurants✨

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General OO Howard House, 750 Anderson Street
Vancouver, WA
98661

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm