Fort Vancouver From Home

Photo of leafy garden in front of Fort Vancouver — NPS Photo / Junelle Lawry

Can't visit Fort Vancouver National Historic Site right now? No problem! Check out these resources to learn about Fort Vancouver, Vancouver Barracks, Pearson Field, and the McLoughlin family from the comfort of your home!

At-Home Activities

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Online Experiences

A camera crew films a group of men sitting at the Chief Factor's House table.

Multimedia Presentations

Watch videos and films, read online books, and listen to podcasts about Fort Vancouver and local history.

Virtual Experiences

Take a walk through Fort Vancouver and experience the park's museum collection - virtually!

Read About Local History

The Hudson's Bay Company

Discover the history of Hudson's Bay Company employees at Fort Vancouver from 1824-1860.
The US Army

Explore the daily lives of the US Army's officers, enlisted men, and their families at Vancouver Barracks.
Pearson Field

Learn about the daring pilots of Pearson Field, one of the nation's oldest continuously operating airfields.
Buffalo Soldiers at Vancouver Barracks

Learn more about the fascinating story of Company B of the Twenty-fourth U.S. Infantry Regiment, who arrived at Vancouver Barracks in 1899.
Discover the Park's Museum Collection

Explore Fort Vancouver's museum collection of two million archaeological and historic artifacts.
Archaeology

Learn more about archaeology at Fort Vancouver.