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Historic Trust

Shaking off controversies, Historic Trust refocuses on its mission as 25th anniversary approaches

September 26, 2023, 6:03am Clark County Life Subscriber ExclusiveUpdated 11 hours ago

The organization that holds the keys to some of Vancouver’s most iconic historical properties will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Oct. 12. Read story

Time’s up for Vancouver landmark Academy smokestack

September 2, 2022, 6:03am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Starting Tuesday, the old brick Providence Academy smokestack, a landmark of Vancouver that greets Interstate 5 passersby, will begin to be taken apart. Read story

Historian to discuss Vietnam War at Artillery Barracks in Vancouver

November 3, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News

The public is invited to engage in a free event leading up to Veterans Day about the South Vietnamese perspective of the Vietnam War. Read story

Fall colors frame the Providence Academy smokestack last October. It is set to be demolished in August.

Vancouver’s Providence Academy smokestack to be demolished in August

Fall colors frame the Providence Academy smokestack last October. It is set to be demolished in August.

July 5, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News

The Historic Trust is undergoing changes. County Councilor Temple Lentz is its new executive director, and the trust proceeding with plans to demolish the Providence Academy’s smokestack in early August. Read story

Fireworks light the night sky to the delight of the crowd during Fourth of July festivities at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site on Thursday evening, July 4, 2019.

Historic Trust cancels Fourth of July fireworks at Fort Vancouver

Fireworks light the night sky to the delight of the crowd during Fourth of July festivities at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site on Thursday evening, July 4, 2019.

May 10, 2022, 10:50am Clark County Life

A smaller, fireworks-free event at Fort Vancouver will replace the Independence Day fireworks extravaganza this summer after two years of cancellations due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read story

Annual Chief Redheart observance set April 23

April 15, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News Free

In the winter of 1877, the U.S. Army attempted to remove Nez Perce tribal members from their ancestral lands, resulting in the imprisonment of many members and death of an infant. Read story

The Historic Trust has received a demolition permit to tear down the landmark Providence Academy smokestack, but it must wait 90 days to see if $3.5 million can be raised to preserve the structure instead.

The Historic Trust receives permit to demolish Providence Academy smokestack

The Historic Trust has received a demolition permit to tear down the landmark Providence Academy smokestack, but it must wait 90 days to see if $3.5 million can be raised to preserve the structure instead.

April 1, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

The Historic Trust received a permit to demolish the Providence Smokestack on Wednesday, but there remains a 90 day period to see if the trust can raise $3.5 million to restore it. Read story

Marshall Adult and Youth Leadership Awards increase scholarship amount

January 29, 2022, 6:03am Clark County News

The Marshall Adult and Youth Leadership Awards are coming up, and there’s been some changes this year. Read story

Construction workers continue building an apartment building Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, as the Providence Academy smokestack stands in the distance. The Vancouver City Council decided Monday to uphold a demolition permit for Providence Academy’s landmark smokestack.

Vancouver’s historic Providence Academy smokestack to be removed

Construction workers continue building an apartment building Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, as the Providence Academy smokestack stands in the distance. The Vancouver City Council decided Monday to uphold a demolition permit for Providence Academy’s landmark smokestack.

October 18, 2021, 9:25pm Clark County News

The Vancouver City Council decided Monday to uphold a demolition permit for Providence Academy’s landmark smokestack. Read story

The Historic Trust’s 2021 General George C. Marshall Leadership Awards Recipients were Jasmine Tolbert and Pu-kai Tseng.

Nonprofit leaders honored by Marshall Leadership Awards

The Historic Trust’s 2021 General George C. Marshall Leadership Awards Recipients were Jasmine Tolbert and Pu-kai Tseng.

April 29, 2021, 5:23pm Clark County News

The Historic Trust’s 2021 General George C. Marshall Leadership Awards recipients are Jasmine Tolbert and Pu-kai Tseng, both of whom serve as presidents of nonprofit organizations in Clark County. Read story