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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site |
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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is situated on the northern side of the Columbia River in Vancouver, Washington. Previously, Fort Vancouver was the administrative headquarters and main supply depot for the Hudson's Bay Company's fur trading business in the Columbia Department. Later on, the Fort became the center of political, cultural, and commercial activities in the Pacific Northwest, under the leadership of John McLoughlin.
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When American immigrants came to Oregon country during the 1830s and 1840s, Fort Vancouver provided them with essential supplies to start afresh their new settlements.
In 1996, Vancouver National Historic Reserve was founded to protect historically significant areas that are located close by. It includes Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Vancouver Barracks, Officers' Row, Pearson Field, The Water Resources Education Center, and some portions of the Columbia River waterfront.
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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, including the McLoughlin House, is open to the public and offers a variety of programs and exhibits.
Fort Vancouver: The park is open to visitors 360 days each year. The park is closed each year on January 1, November 25, and December 24, 25, and 31.
In 2007, the park's summer hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. that begun on
March 11, 2007.
The McLoughlin House and the adjacent Barclay House are open five days a week, Wednesday- Saturday (from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Sunday (from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.). Tours commence from the Barclay House. The houses remain closed on major holidays, and for nearly 2 weeks at the end of the calendar year, and during January.
You can contact the Park at 503-656-5151 for latest information on the timings.
- Fees
The entrance cost is $3.00 per individual and $5.00 per family, which is valid for 7 days.
National Park Pass, Golden Age pass, and Golden Access pass can also be purchased from Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site and the McLoughlin House caters to the interest for people of various age groups and varied tastes. Whether you like to have a solitary walk along the beautiful shaded pathway, or you prefer the company of many people at a special event, or an activity somewhere in between, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site hosts diverse activities and programs from which you can choose the one that suits you.
For the latest information on the activities in the park, please contact the Park's Visitor Center at 360-816-6230.
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