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SUMMARY:Marshall House Tours
DESCRIPTION:The Marshall House is named in honor of General George C. Marshall\, who lived there from 1936 to 1938\, serving as Commander of the Barracks and the regional Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). This home’s Queen Anne architecture serves a striking example of late 19th century American architecture\, with ornate features including stained glass\, decorative woodwork\, and a round turret. The museum-like setting features period furnishings\, military memorabilia\, and an interpretation of Marshall’s study. \nSome historians credit Marshall’s stay here and experience directing thousands of young CCC workers across the Pacific Northwest with his later success integrating an estimated eight million draftees into a cohesive\, motivated fighting force in World War II. \nSome of the public areas in our buildings may not be fully accessible to visitors with limited mobility. Please call in advance for more specific information: 360-992-1800. \nPublic parking is available on Evergreen Blvd\, across the street from the Marshall House. For guests using public transportation C-Tran Route 32 serves the Historic Reserve and stops adjacent to Marshall House. For more information visit:  https://www.c-tran.com/
URL:https://america250wa.org/event/marshall-house-tours/
LOCATION:Marshall House\, 400 E Evergreen Blvd.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98661\, United States
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SUMMARY:America 250 Series presented by Xfinity: America 250 Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Happy 250th Birthday\, America!\nWe invite you to join us as we celebrate a huge milestone on July 3. All across the nation\, folks will be participating in fun events to mark the semiquincentennial…say that five times fast. That’s right\, America is turning 250 years old\, and it’s time to party! The Historic Trust is partnering with the City of Vancouver and the National Park Service to provide a festive day of fun family activities you won’t want to miss. \nFestivities kick off at 12pm and will run all day! All park facilities – including the Visitor Center\, Reconstructed Fort\, and Pearson Air Museum – will be open from 9am-4pm with free admission. Free\, docent-led Marshall House Tours will be available from 11am-3pm. The Fort Vancouver Historic Weapons Program will be providing demonstrations in the morning and the afternoon. Activities throughout the day will include yard games\, food trucks\, community booths\, DJ\, living history characters\, and balloon artist + face painting!
URL:https://america250wa.org/event/america-250-series-presented-by-xfinity-america-250-celebration/
LOCATION:Fort Vancouver Visitor Center\, 1501 E Evergreen Blvd\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Gathering
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SUMMARY:America 250 Series Presented by Xfinity: Flag Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Flag Day with music\, poetry readings\, crafts\, and learning about the flags that flew over Vancouver Barracks from 1849-2011. Refreshments will be available for purchase from food trucks. Performers include The Howling Prairie Dogs\, Vancouver Symphony Brass Quintet\, poet Christopher Luna\, and the Navy Band Northwest.
URL:https://america250wa.org/event/america-250-series-presented-by-xfinity-flag-day/
LOCATION:The Howard House\, 750 Anderson St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Gathering
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Barracks Post Hospital Tour
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month with a tour of the Vancouver Barracks Post Hospital\, built in 1904. Tours of the Colonial Revival Building are offered at 9 and 11 am\, and 1 pm. The program begins with a history overview in the Red Cross Building and then tourgoers go across the street for a self-guided tour of the hospital from basement to attic. The tour is open to those 12 years of age and older.
URL:https://america250wa.org/event/vancouver-barracks-post-hospital-tour/
LOCATION:Post Hospital\, 605 Barnes Rd.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98661\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mid-Century Modern Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:The Historic Trust is presenting an exploration of the architecture and history of mid-twentieth century Vancouver with State Architectural Historian Michael Houser. Learn about mid-century modern architectural styles\, and the builders and designers who brought them to life. Houser will highlight several notable local designers including Day W. Hilborn\, Donald Stewart\, Keith Bradbury\, and William D. Cassady. \nHouser has served as the Architectural Historian for the State of Washington for more than 20 years\, and has a long record of helping building owners and the general public understand and connect with the architecture and history of their communities. Currently he manages the State and National Register programs at the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation in Olympia\, as well as Washington’s unique Heritage Barn Program. Houser helped heighten public awareness of post-WWII resources by establishing the “Nifty-from-the-Last 50 Initiative\,” which has documented over 300 mid-century modern buildings across the state and continues to grow. Recent projects include writing biographies of architects and building designers who practiced around the state\, and a study of the late 1950s nationwide Gold Medallion Home program\, which promoted the use of residential electricity. \nVancouver native Houser holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Idaho and a Master of Science Degree in Historic Preservation from Eastern Michigan University.  Previous jobs included working as the Historic Preservation Planner for Deschutes County\, OR. Earlier experience includes time at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn\, MI and survey work for the Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana. \nThe program is free\, but pre-registration is suggested as space is limited. The Historic Trust Speaker Series is sponsored by University Village. The photo of the 1963 Vancouver Community Library designed by William Cassady is courtesy of the City of Vancouver.
URL:https://america250wa.org/event/mid-century-modern-vancouver/
LOCATION:Red Cross Building\, 605 Barnes St\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Program
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SUMMARY:Secret Spaces Tour
DESCRIPTION:As part of America’s 250th\, this tour will take guests into three different historic homes on Vancouver’s Officers Row\, the 1849 Grant House\, 1878 Howard House\, and 1886 Marshall House. Visitors will learn about the history and architecture of each of the different houses\, which were originally homes of officers serving at the former Vancouver Barracks\, now part of the Vancouver National Historic Reserve. Guests will see each home in succession\, with a short presentation about each at the top of the hour and then an opportunity to roam through most parts of the building at your own pace. All tour participants must be 12 years of age or older.
URL:https://america250wa.org/event/secret-spaces-tour/
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SUMMARY:General Thomas Anderson at Vancouver Barracks
DESCRIPTION:Join The Historic Trust for an engaging presentation on one of Vancouver Barracks’ most influential commanders. Ohio native and Civil War veteran General Thomas M. Anderson (1836-1917) commanded the 14th Infantry at Vancouver Barracks from 1886-1898. As one of the longer-serving commanders\, he and his family had time to become active in the community as well as at the post. Presenter Jeff Davis (Major\, U.S. Army\, Ret.) will discuss Anderson’s service in the context of the larger history of Vancouver Barracks. Anderson’s family had long-time association with this area as he was a grand-nephew of William Clark of the Corps of Discovery\, and his namesake son also served at Vancouver Barracks. The desk Anderson used while serving in Vancouver was donated to the Clark County Historical Museum and is on display at the former commander’s home\, now known as the Howard House. \nJeff Davis is an archaeologist and was active with the Vancouver Barracks Military Association for many years. A native of Vancouver where his Army father was based\, Davis joined the Army Reserve out of high school and served for many years around the world\, and also at Vancouver Barracks. He has authored and contributed to many books and other publications on military and Northwest history and is a frequent public speaker and tour guide. \nThe program is free but space is limited. Pre-registration is encouraged. The Trust thanks the Clark County Historical Museum for use of the photo of the Anderson family. \nThe Historic Trust Speaker Series is sponsored by University Village.
URL:https://america250wa.org/event/general-thomas-anderson-at-vancouver-barracks/
LOCATION:Red Cross Building\, 605 Barnes St\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98661\, United States
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