National Park Service Archaeologist Dr. Doug Wilson and Friends of Fort Vancouver Executive Director Mary Rose will lead a guided tour through Vancouver’s three oldest cemeteries: the Hudson’s Bay Company Cemetery, Vancouver Barracks National Cemetery, and Vancouver's Old City Cemetery. Who were the notable people interred here? Why were they buried in that cemetery? Whose graves were moved and why? There’s a lot to be learned about the history of Southwest Washington as you walk transfixed by tales told by two master researchers and storytellers.
Tours will begin on the half hour at each location. Participants are responsible for transportation between cemeteries. Join us for one, two, or all three of these tours. Tours will take place rain or shine. Tour routes will cover unpaved ground; please wear sturdy shoes and come prepared for the weather!
Old City Cemetery Tour
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Meet at 1:30 pm at the northwest corner of the Old City Cemetery, 2700 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661
Vancouver Barracks National Cemetery Tour
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
Meet at 2:30 pm at the Vancouver Barracks National Cemetery, 1455 E 4th Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661
Hudson's Bay Company Cemetery Tour
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Meet at 3:30 pm at the Clark County Veterans War Memorial, 791 McClellan Rd, Vancouver, WA 98661
