Established somewhere in the 1820s, the Vancouver National Historic Reserve comprises many historic sites and buildings. Enjoying a great historical significance, the district includes landmarks such as Fort Vancouver, Officers' Row, Pearson Airfield, Pearson Air Museum and many more. The reserve is also where nine archaeological sites were found, making it one of the most important archaeological sites in North America. Enlisted in the US National Register of Historic Places in 2007, the Vancouver National Historic Reserve Historic District makes for an interesting experience.
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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is a unit of the National Park Service located in Vancouver, Washington. The site preserves the history and legacy of Fort Vancouver, which was a fur trading post and military fort established by the Hudson's Bay Company in the early 19th century. Today, visitors to the site can explore the reconstructed fort and its buildings, which include the Chief Factor's House and the Kitchen. There is also a museum on site that houses exhibits about the fort's history, as well as the history of the Pacific Northwest region. Visitors can participate in a variety of educational programs and guided tours, and there are also opportunities for hiking and birdwatching in the surrounding area.
This museum is home to the Vancouver Visitors Center, Vancouver National Historic Reserve and Center for Columbia River History. Built in 1879, the house is named after Oliver Otis Howard, who first headed the Freedman's Bureau, which assisted former slaves after the Civil War. Situated on Officers Row, this house is one of 21 historic homes that line this street. Other houses open to the public are the Marshall and Grant houses. Admission is free.
