Since 2012, the National Park Service has cared for and invested in the historic East and South Vancouver Barracks, providing new opportunities for accessibility, education, and community engagement.
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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Article 1: Post to Park Transfer
In 2012, the US Army transferred the east and south portions of Vancouver Barracks to the National Park Service. Read more
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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Article 2: Developing the Master Plan
The Post-to-Park transfer of the East and South Barracks to the National Park Service didn’t take place overnight – planning began over a decade earlier with thorough public involvement and community input. In 2012, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site released its Draft Master Plan for the site, with the goal of establishing a vision for public use and providing guidance for park managers for the next 20 years. Read more
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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Article 3: Partnerships for a Public Service Campus
The goal of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site’s 2012 Master Plan is to create a public service campus for the local community and for visitors. To accomplish this, Fort Vancouver NHS partnered with local agencies and organizations to find creative ways to adapt and reuse barracks buildings. Read more
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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Article 4: Accessibility Matters: Building a Barracks for Everyone
When the NPS took ownership of Vancouver Barracks in 2012, it was essential to plan for renovations and uses that allowed every visitor to experience the site. Read more
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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Article 5: Beneath the Barracks: Archeology Considerations for Utilities Upgrades
When Fort Vancouver National Historic Site took over the U.S. Army’s Vancouver Barracks in 2012, many of the utilities systems were decades old – some had not been updated since they were built in the first half of the 20th century. Bringing those systems up to standard was a top priority for creating a sustainable, historic campus for public service. Read more
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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Article 6: Visiting Vancouver Barracks
From the beginning of the National Park Service’s custody of Vancouver Barracks, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site staff envisioned a place of recreation and learning for the public. After years of work, and with improved, accessible routes and programming, they finally welcomed visitors to parts of the site that were previously difficult to reach. Read more
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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Article 7: The Great American Outdoors Act Revitalizes Barracks Building
In 2020, Congress passed the most significant conservation legislation enacted since the environmental movement of the 1960s and 70s: The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA). This was great news for Fort Vancouver NHS, which secured $15.2 million of that funding to renovate Building 993, one of Vancouver Barracks’ three large double infantry barracks buildings. Read more
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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Article 8: Finishing Touches and the Future of Vancouver Barracks
With much of the rehabilitation complete – utilities replaced, buildings upgraded, parking and walkways enhanced, and overhead electrical lighting removed – the team at Vancouver Barracks can continue to focus on the details that bring history to life. Read more
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