The staff and volunteers at Fort Vancouver NHS offer a variety of education programs that, in a creative and intriguing way, help students learn about why this site is internationally significant.

Education Programs at the McLoughlin House

For information about reserving a tour at the McLoughlin House Unit in Oregon City, Oregon, please visit the McLoughlin House page by clicking here.

Education Programs at Fort Vancouver

Education programs at Fort Vancouver include tours for large and small groups, an audio tour, a self-guided tour, an overnight program, and several hands-on programs.

Last year, the park served nearly 21,000 students from Oregon and Washington schools. Their visits provided firsthand awareness of life at the first permanent European-American settlement in the Pacific Northwest.

Fort Vancouver represents the theme of Westward Expansion, 1763-1898, and offers opportunities for the study of the Hudson's Bay Company at Fort Vancouver from 1824 to 1860, the story of the fur trade, the important role played by the Hudson's Bay Company in the exploration, settlement, and development of the Pacific Northwest, the role of the U.S. military during the 19th century, and the role of archaeology in the preservation and understanding of Pacific Northwest history.

To simplify your reservation, we have broken down the process into several steps. To begin Step 1 and view the different types of education programs available, please click on the icon to the right.