Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

The garden at the reconstructed Fort Vancouver showcases the many plants that were grown at the historic Fort Vancouver.

Located on the north bank of the Columbia River, in sight of snowy mountain peaks and a vibrant urban landscape, this park has a rich cultural past. From a frontier fur trading post, to a powerful military legacy, the magic of flight, and the origin of the American Pacific Northwest, history is shared at four unique sites. Discover stories of transition, settlement, conflict, and community.

Map showing location of park.

Building 993, a grey building with cream colored trim. The structure is three stories, roughly U-shaped with squared angles, and has a large porch on the central section. A courtyard of shrubs, grass, and pavers is in the foreground.

National Park Service completes rehabilitation of historic barracks building

2024-11-13

175 years after the establishment of Vancouver Barracks, the National Park Service (NPS) is ensuring a new chapter of public service for the first U.S. Army post in the Pacific Northwest. The NPS has completed one of the most significant projects in this effort, rehabilitation of Building 993, one of the historic double infantry barracks lining the Parade Ground.

Photo by NPS Photo / Troy Wayrynen