By Leslee Jaquette In 1841 when Capt. Charles Wilkes charted the South Sound, he must have been tired. Or, perhaps, he had simply run out of names? You see, Wilkes named Gig Harbor, Wash., after the type of longboat, a gig, he used to survey the small bay. These days, perfectly protected and perfectly beautiful […]
Vancouver, Wash. – The Fort Vancouver National Trust is now accepting entry applications for the 27th Annual Veterans Parade at Fort Vancouver presented by the Lough Legacy. This annual community event takes place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 9, rain or shine. This year marks the 27th anniversary of this community celebration honoring Veterans […]
Vancouver, Wash — The Fort Vancouver National Trust has announced the Vancouver Toyota Main Stage Performers at Independence Day at Fort Vancouver presented by Bank of America. * Michael Hermes, https://www.facebook.com/Ibanezez * Boy and Bean, http://www.boyandbean.com/ * Steve Hale, http://www.stevehale.com/ * Catherine Loyer and Strawberry Roan, https://www.facebook.com/CatherineLoyerMusic/ * The Strange Tones, http://www.strangetones.com/ * 5 Guys […]
