Archive for the Clark County History Category

Day 345: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Visitor Center

Day 345 of 365... Several times during the last 345 days I have shared many different parts of the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Fort Vancouver, the Marshall House, The Grant House, etc. I thought, it's time …

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Day 303: Smokey’s Hot Oven Pizza

Day 303 of 365... Nothing like a little nostalgia to warm the soul. Today I had a little of that. I had a business meeting with my buddy Jason and we decided to grab a pizza at Smokey's Hot Oven Pizza. Just walking in…

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Day 268: Veterans Day – Honor Our Veterans!

Day 268 of 365... Today is Veterans Day and I can think of nothing better to do than honor the men and women who have served and sacrificed for our freedoms. The first Veterans Day was established November 11, 1919 by…

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Day 260: East Fork Cellars

Day 260 of 365… I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, please take the time to meet local business owners! We have some amazing ones here locally in Clark County and today’s post highlights a couple of the…

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Day 257: Old City Cemetery (Happy Halloween)

Day 257 of 365... It's Halloween and what better thing to highlight than an old historic cemetery here in Vancouver Washington. The Old City Cemetery dates back to 1867 when it was purchased by the City of Vancouver i…

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Day 235: Covington House

Day 235 of 365... Today we'll be traveling back in local Vancouver history a bit. Back to the late 1840's to be exact. In 1848 Richard and Anna Covington came to Fort Vancouver to teach the children of the Hudson's Ba…

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Day 228: Vancouver Landing Amphitheater on Columbia Waterfront

Day 228 of 365... Did you know there is a place to explore and enjoy on the West side of the Red Lion Hotel at The Quay? Immediately West is Vancouver Landing with the amphitheater that is open to the public. This con…

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Day 224: The Old Apple Tree Heritage Festival

Day 224 of 365... This Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 is the Annual Old Apple Tree Heritage Festival! The festival takes place between 11am and 4pm and celebrates the Old Apple Trees 184th year! Yes, this old gal has bee…

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Day 210: Bella’s Courtyard in The Academy

Day 210 of 365... Inside of The Academy is a great brick walled courtyard. Inside this indoor courtyard you'll find Bella's Courtyard. Bella's Courtyard offers an awesome ambiance due to the history of The Academy.…

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