October 12, 2024, 6:13am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive
I could smell woodsmoke from Fort Vancouver’s kitchen as soon as I got out of my car in the Fifth Street visitor lot. The aroma led me to the weathered… Read story
October 5, 2024, 6:13am Clark County Life
The end of this year and the whole of next year will be big ones for the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Read story
September 7, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life
In all the battles the Army fought against Native Americans, Columbia Barracks commander Edward Canby was the only general to be killed. Read story
August 19, 2024, 1:10pm Clark County News
The Clark County Community Military Appreciation Committee, the Patriot Guard Riders and the American Veterans Organization will host the “Never To Be Forgotten” ceremony 1-2 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Clark County War Memorial at the Fort Vancouver Barracks. Read story
August 15, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life
In presidential races of yore — before the advent of T-shirts, hats, signs and bumper stickers — voters indicated their preferences through the pipes they smoked, puffing tobacco between their favorite presidential wannabes’ ears. Read story
July 27, 2024, 6:13am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive
Planting a garden is an act of optimism. Seeds are sown in the hope that they’ll bear fruit or flowers in the future. The unnamed people who planted Fort Vancouver’s original garden surely never imagined how far into the future their labors would be studied, replicated and appreciated. Read story
July 18, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life
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June 27, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life
Did Celiast Smith ever admire the intricate artistry on Spode ceramic dishes, saucers and cups? It’s more than likely, said Meagan Huff, curator at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, since Spode was so commonly used at the fort in the mid-1800s. Read story
June 20, 2024, 6:03am Clark County Life
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site’s parade grounds hold special significance in the region’s history. Its verdant, treeless expanse and gentle southward slope make it one of Vancouver’s best vantage points. It’s easy to wonder about the generations who have been here before us, gazing upon the same landmarks and geographical… Read story
June 8, 2024, 6:13am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive
It’s tempting to make summer the season for setting your instincts on “fun” and your brain on “snooze.” But there’s no reason learning and leisure can’t go hand in hand, even when the sun is shining. Read story