Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
1001 East 5th Street, Vancouver, WA 98661
Hours open
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
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Location & Phone number
1001 E 5th St, Vancouver, WA 98661, United States
About the Business
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is a park and tourist attraction located at 1001 East 5th Street in Vancouver, Washington, United States. Situated on the north bank of the Columbia River, with stunning views of snowy mountain peaks and a bustling urban landscape, this site offers a glimpse into a rich cultural past.
From its origins as a frontier fur trading post to its significant military history, including the magic of flight and the birth of the American Pacific Northwest, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site shares stories of transition, settlement, conflict, and community. Visitors can explore four unique sites and learn about the men and women who lived and worked at Fort Vancouver and Vancouver Barracks.
One of the highlights of the site is the Fort Vancouver Garden, which is especially vibrant in the spring and summer months. Guests can discover the history of the garden and find out how to visit it during their trip.
The institution is continuously improving its infrastructure to make Fort Vancouver National Historic Site more welcoming and accessible to all visitors. Learn more about ongoing projects and plan your visit to this historic site today.
Reviews
"Interesting recreation of the original fort and n the original site. The original fort was burned to the ground the army due to the dilapidated state of the ruins. It feels historic and the building are really interesting though a lot of “see it “ stuff if you have visited similar museums of the era. I’d like to have seen more of the artifacts recovered from the site and surrounding area though the military rarely gives thought to the destruction of historical interest when building a base. The volunteer in the fur and trading building was great to chat with. The blacksmith doing a demonstration of hand forged iron was a great entertainer and skilled blacksmith. What good to have a volunteer capable and having both skills. We did the self guided tour which was really what we like. Spend more time with the things that interest you and move on when it’s less interesting."
"It was amazing to go through. The traditions upheld here were incredible to see. The volunteers had a wealth full of knowledge and were so passionate about sharing it. Especially Matt the blacksmith - watching him work was very impressive, his engaging story telling was so enjoyable and his level of knowledge was incredible. That’s so much for the great experience! Tully + Dylan :)"
"This fort was great. They had extensive grounds where you could walk the perimeter. There was a huge, well maintained garden and a good number of buildings to go into. Workers there dressed in period time and would tell you about what went on in said building. I recommend a walk through."
"Good visitor center with much information. We strolled inside the Fort itself where we saw more artifacts on display and staff to explain them. If you're interested in the military history, you'll like this stop. We spent about and hour there touring the visitors center and inside the main Fort. There's more to see if you have time."
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