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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
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Nestled snugly today in the Vancouver/Portland metropolitan area and enveloped by its highway, rail, air, and maritime commercial networks, Fort Vancouver is a gem of a park whose story as an economic and cultural center - told, in part,through engaging programs and a world-class archaeology collection - fascinatingly portends that of the modern-day Pacific Northwest.
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The Basics |
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Fort Vancouver NHS, including the McLoughlin House unit in Oregon City, Oregon, is open to the public and offers a variety of programs and exhibits.
Fort Vancouver: The park is open to visitors 360 days each year. The park is closed each year on January 1, November 25, and December 24, 25, and 31.
The park's operating hours change two times each year when Daylight Savings Time (DST) begins and ends.
In 2006, the park's summer hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and begin on April 2, 2006.
In 2006-7, the park's winter hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and begin on October 29, 2006.
In 2007, the park's summer hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and begin on March 11, 2007.
McLoughlin House: The McLoughlin House and adjacent Barclay House are open for visitation five days a week, Wednesday through Saturday (from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Sunday (from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.). Tours start at the Barclay House. The houses are closed on major holidays, for nearly two weeks at the end of the calendar year, and during each January. Please contact the park at 503-656-5151 for more information. |
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612 East Reserve Street
Vancouver, WA 98661
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360-816-6230 |
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360-816-6363 |
For more info, visit OFFICIAL WEBSITE
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Directions |
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Driving directions to Fort Vancouver From I-5
Take the Mill Plain Boulevard exit (Exit 1-C) and head east. Turn south onto Fort Vancouver Way. At the traffic circle, go east on Evergreen Boulevard and follow signs to the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center. The reconstructed fort site is south of the visitor center - follow the park road that connects the visitor center parking lot to the fort parking lot. From I-205
Go west on Highway 14 about six miles, then take I-5 north. From I-5, take the Mill Plain Boulevard exit (Exit 1-C) and head east. Turn south onto Fort Vancouver Way. At the traffic circle, go east on Evergreen Boulevard and follow signs to the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center (1501 E. Evergreen Blvd.) The reconstructed fort site is south of the visitor center - follow the park road which connects the visitor center parking lot to the fort parking lot. Driving Directions to the McLoughlin House The McLoughlin House is located at 713 Center Street, between 7th and 8th streets, in Oregon City, Oregon. It is less than four blocks east of U.S. Highway 99 E and about nine blocks from I-205 (exit 9). Directional signs are located throughout Oregon City. The house stands in McLoughlin Park, next to the historic home of Dr. Forbes Barclay at 719 Center Street.
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Believe it or not, Vancouver's weather bucks the stereotype of the rainy Pacific Northwest. The average annual rainfall (36 inches) is less than that of Atlanta, Dallas, Indianapolis or Seattle. This "liquid sunshine" keeps the park impossibly green - and helps instill a love of the area's natural and cultural treasures. Temperatures are moderate, and range from December's average low of 35° F to August's average high of 81° F.
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Link to our Vancouver Weather coverage for more information.
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Fees |
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$3.00 per individual, $5.00 per family
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Things To Do |
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Fort Vancouver NHS and the McLoughlin House unit offer a variety of opportunities for people of all interests and ages. Whether you prefer a solitary walk along a shaded historic pathway, the company of thousands of people at a special commemorative event, or an activity somewhere in between, Fort Vancouver NHS hosts many diverse activities and programs from which to choose. For the latest information on things to do in the park, please contact the park's Visitor Center at 360-816-6230.
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Guided Tours |
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One of the only visitor options for many years, guided tours are now one of many ways to learn about the history of Fort Vancouver and the McLoughlin House. Recently, we've expanded our programming to include a number of additional options to supplement the guided tour. Today, both sites offer several types of tours and other programs to help meet a variety of visitor interests and needs. Self-Guided Tours - These tours are available for those who prefer touring at their own pace, or have a limited amount of time for a visit. At the McLoughlin House, please phone 503-656-5146 or check in at the Contact Station inside the adjacent Barclay House for more information on self guided tour options. At Fort Vancouver, self-guided tour booklets are for sale for $2 at the bookstore in the Visitor Center and at the Contact Station inside the fort. Guided House Tours - House Tours guided by docents and staff are available at the McLoughlin House. Please phone (503) 656-5151 and speak to the park guide on duty for more information. At Fort Vancouver, public introductory talks are offered each day, depending on staffing levels. Please contact the Visitor Center at (360) 816-6230 for the daily schedule of activities. Group Reservations - At the Fort Vancouver site, group reservations are no longer necessary for groups of 15 or more visitors. For information about a group tour at the McLoughlin House, please phone (503) 656-5146 or check in at the Contact Station inside the adjacent Barclay House.
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