The Historic Hangar

About the Historic Hangar at Pearson Air Museum

Venue-Specific Information

General Guidelines

• Your short term lease does not grant exclusive access to the grounds surrounding the Historic Hangar.
• Due to the archaeological significance of the site, ground disturbance, including staking, is not allowed.
• The releasing of balloons, doves or butterflies and throwing of rice, birdseed, flower petals or other natural or artificial material is prohibited.
• Certain flowers are allowed as long as they arrive and depart with the Lessee. Please coordinate with park staff.
• Torches, fires, grilling, cooking, and other sources of open flame are prohibited.
• Balloons are prohibited.
• Sound, audio, or music is prohibited from being broadcast at a level exceeding 60 decibels beyond a distance of 50 feet from the outdoor perimeter of the Historic Hangar at any time.
• Freestanding directional signs related to the event are permitted inside the leased area, and are to be removed immediately by the event. Affixing directional signage to government property is prohibited. Any posted signs will be removed. Please coordinate with park staff on the placement of event signs.
• Inflatable play structures, including but not limited to bounce houses and slides, are prohibited.
• Vehicles, including, but not limited to, horse-drawn and electric carts are prohibited outside of paved roadways.
• The sale of all merchandise, including, but not limited, to T-shirts, clothing, and arts and crafts, and vending of food/beverages on park property is prohibited.
• Fundraising or requests for donations are prohibited.
• Alcohol may be consumed on-site, but not be sold. If you anticipate serving alcohol at your event, please let the National Park Service staff know during the leasing process.
• No gum, Jellybeans, or gummy types of candy, e.g. gummy bears, Swedish Fish, licorice, or any other type of product that would stick to the floor, walls, or furnishings in a building.
• Before and immediately following the event, a National Park Service and Lessee representative will complete a Facility and Equipment Checklist indicating the condition of the Historic Hangar and surrounding property.
• Nailing, tacking, taping, hanging of items or hammocks are prohibited.
• All decorations and trash must be removed from the park within the allotted time period. If park staff must clean up or repair damage upon your departure, the lessee will be billed additional fees.
• Additional documents may be required, including a Banquet permit, Certificate of Insurance, and/or a permit from the City of Vancouver. The National Park Service staff member facilitating your request will discuss these with you as necessary, depending on the size, scope, and type of activity proposed.

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