Fort Vancouver

The Bicentennial of Fort Vancouver

A view of Fort Vancouver at sunrise.

At Sun rise mustered all the people to hoist the Flag Staff of the new Establishment and in presence of the Gentlemen, Servants, Chiefs & Indians I Baptised it by breaking a Bottle of Rum on the Flag Staff and repeating the following words in a loud voice, "In behalf of the Honble Hudsons Bay Co. I hereby name this Establishment Fort Vancouver God Save King George the 4th" with three cheers.

—Hudson's Bay Company Governor Sir George Simpson, March 19, 1825

Image credit: Jonathon E. Kraft Photography

 

2025 marks the 200th anniversary of the founding of Fort Vancouver on March 19, 1825. In this year, we honor the Indigenous peoples who have cared for this land since time immemorial, remember the far-reaching effects of the fur trade centered at Fort Vancouver, and stride forward into a new century of storytelling.

On this page, discover the history of Fort Vancouver and learn about upcoming events and programs.

 
 

Learn about Fort Vancouver

 
A historic lithograph by Gustav Sohon of Fort Vancouver
Fort Vancouver

Learn about the Hudson's Bay Company's Fort Vancouver, which stood from 1824 to 1860.

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Stories from Fort Vancouver

Discover stories from the history of the Hudson's Bay Company's Fort Vancouver.

Costumed volunteers re-enact Hawaiian crafts.
Hawaiians at Fort Vancouver

Explore the history of the Hawaiian employees of the Hudson's Bay Company's Fort Vancouver.

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Women at Fort Vancouver

Learn more about the women who lived at Fort Vancouver.

A black and white drawing of George Washington Bush, an African American man.
Black History at Fort Vancouver

Discover the stories of George Washington Créole and George Bush, who worked at Fort Vancouver.

 

Visit Fort Vancouver

 
Kids discover Fort Vancouver's regional roots through docent storytelling during visit
Fort Vancouver

Discover the region's roots in the fur trade, and the fort that ruled it all.

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Start Planning Your Visit

Find general information on hours, directions, and fees at Fort Vancouver.

 

Events and Programs

 

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Last updated: January 14, 2025

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800 Hatheway Road, Bldg 722
Vancouver, WA 98661

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