Fort Vancouver National Historic Site • OR,WA

Fort Vancouver Garden

Black Powder Demonstrations at Fort Vancouver NHS

Fort Vancouver

McLoughlin House

Pearson Air Museum

Located on the north bank of the Columbia River, in sight of snowy mountain peaks and a vibrant urban landscape, this park has a rich cultural past. From a frontier fur trading post, to a powerful military legacy, the magic of flight, and the origin of the American Pacific Northwest, history is shared at four unique sites. Discover stories of transition, settlement, conflict, and community.

The garden at the reconstructed Fort Vancouver showcases the many plants that were grown at the historic Fort Vancouver.
NPS Photo / Troy Wayrynen

The military history at Vancouver Barracks is told through living history demonstrations, including historic weapons demonstrations.
NPS Photo / Troy Wayrynen

A walk through the reconstructed Fort Vancouver is a highlight of any trip to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.
NPS Photo / Troy Wayrynen

The McLoughlin House in Oregon City is a unit of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Here, visitors learn about Dr. John McLoughlin and the early history of Oregon state.
NPS Photo / Troy Wayrynen

At Pearson Air Museum, visitors learn about the history of Pearson Field and early aviation in the Pacific Northwest.
NPS Photo / Troy Wayrynen

A volunteer dressed in grey and green handing out a Fort Vancouver brochure.

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A blacksmith hammers a piece of metal on an anvil as sparks fly.

Directions & Transportation

Learn how to get to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.

Two park rangers stand in front of the Contact Station at Fort Vancouver.

How much will a visit cost?

Many areas in the park can be visited free of charge, but entrance fees are required for the reconstructed Fort Vancouver.

The Bandstand on the Vancouver Barracks Parade Ground at dawn.

Find out what there is to see at Fort Vancouver, Pearson Air Museum, Vancouver Barracks, and more!

A dog on a leash at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.

Bringing pets to Fort Vancouver NHS

Fort Vancouver NHS is a great place to get exercise and have fun with your pet! Learn more here.

A park ranger with a group of visitors inside Pearson Air Museum

Calendar of Events

See what events and programs are coming up at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site!

A black and white photo of a Vancouver Barracks football team circa 1903.

History & Culture

Discover the people who have shaped this place, and take a peek into the park's vast museum collection.

A pink flower blooms in the Fort Vancouver Garden.

The Garden at Fort Vancouver

Spring and summer are great times to visit the Fort Vancouver Garden! Learn about the history of the garden and how to visit it here.

Last updated: December 22, 2025

Four Sites, Four Stories

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800 Hatheway Road, Bldg 722
Vancouver, WA 98661

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360 816-6230

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