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July 4, 2008 - Join us for an entire day of family fun activities in celebration of Independence Day. The day kicks off with the "Sing 4th" vocal contest for Clark County High School age students and continues with a full day of musical performers from an enormous production stage. Vendors of all types line the streets, serving up delicious food and beverages. Artisans are on hand to show and sell their handiwork to patriots of all ages. Pearson Air Museum is open and free to the public. A full carnival of games and rides provide entertainment for the entire family. In addition, Fort Vancouver offers an interpretive visit to Hudson's Bay Company operations in 1845. The day is topped off by one of the largest fireworks displays west of the Mississippi.
The enormous production stage hosts musical entertainment all day long.
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The attendance at the event swells to "standing room only" as the clock ticks down to the fireworks finale.
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2006 Sing 4th finalist Larry Taylor of Columbia River High School gives it his all for the judges and a very enthusiastic crowd.
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July 4, 2008 - Ten talented teens will compete on the Main Stage at this year's 4th of July at the Historic Reserve. The contestants are Clark County high-school vocalists who were selected through an audition process. Often referred to as Clark County's version of American Idol, the contest is a chance to highlight some of our tremendous local talent. A panel of five local celebrity judges will select the top three contestants. The lucky grand-prize winner will receive a $500 scholarship to his or her college of choice.
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The large, 15' x 20' screen features a sponsor banner that cannot be missed!
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July 3, 2008 - Start celebrating Independence Day early! Join us at dusk on July 3rd for an outdoor movie under the stars. Gather by the bandstand on the Parade ground of the Historic Reserve, across from the Grant House. Reminiscent of the old drive-in movies, people of all ages turn out for the fun. This event is free and open to all members of the community.
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Marshall Public Leadership Award recipient Gregory McGreevey and Marshall Youth Leadership Award winner Kate Castenson lead the Annual Pause for the Pledge at the 2006 Flag Day ceremony
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June 14, 2008 - Join us for Celebrate Freedom's patriotic Flag Day Ceremony held at the Bandstand on the Historic Reserve Parade Ground. During this ceremony the community gathers to participate in the Annual National Pause for the Pledge and pay their respect to our country's national symbol. This youth focused event draws participation from local 5th grade classes, Boy and Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, school bands, military personnel, elected officials and community members.
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2007 Marshall Youth Award recipient, Jane Lee, with America's Vancouver Mayor Royce Pollard and Elson Strahan, President of the Vancouver National Historic Reserve Trust.
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March 26, 2008 - A local high school student living in Clark County will be nominated and selected to receive the General George C. Marshall Youth Leadership Award. General Marshall's House on Officers Row is the setting for a ceremony where the recipient is recognized and honored for their good works and leadership ability. The youth recipient receives a $1,000 scholarship for the college of their choice, a paid internship in the Celebrate Freedom office and active roles in many Celebrate Freedom program.
For more information call 360.992.1804.
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2007 recipient Deena Bisig poses with Marshall Selection Committee Chair and Mayor Pro Tempore, Dan Tonkovich at the Marshall Public Leadership Award Ceremony presented by the Bank of Clark County.
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November 5, 2008 - The Marshall Leadership Award selects a young man or woman, 35 years of age or younger, exhibiting the qualities of leadership, integrity, and honor for which General Marshall stood. The Marshall Leadership Award is a very prestigious distinction for our community's young leaders. This annual award was instituted in 1989. The recipient receives a scholarship for the Leadership Clark County program and a trip to the Marshall Foundation in Lexington, VA, Washington D.C. and to historic Colonial Williamsburg. Join us for this award ceremony on beautiful Officers Row in the historic Marshall House.
Click Here to view the Marshall Public Leadership Award Ceremony presented by the Bank of Clark County
Seeking nominations of a Clark County resident, age 35 or younger with a bachelors degree who demonstrates a strong sense of community service and a potential for leadership.
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For more information call 360.992.1804.
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The Vancouver Police Department Color Guard leads the way for over a hundred entries in the 2006 Veterans Parade
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November 8, 2008 - For 21 years, Vancouver has honored veterans with this annual Department of Defense sanctioned parade. The parade starts with a 21 gun salute fired by Howitzer cannons from the Parade Ground of the Historic Reserve. Over 100 military, veteran and civic organizations participate with over 2,500 individuals marching or riding in the parade. Join us for one of the largest DOD sanctioned Veterans Day Parades on the West coast.
Applications for the 2008 Veterans Day Parade will be available on Aug. 1, 2008.
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Park Ranger Bill DeBarry, a volunteer, and Park Ranger John Burpee are "in character" for a previous Society Diner inside the Fort.
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Summer 2008 - Join us for a memorable evening of entertainment, celebration, and an elegant dinner on the grounds of the Historic Reserve. History will come to life as you get the opportunity to meet historic personalities in the world as they knew it. Come join us for this unique event under the stars and dine by lantern light, as we pay tribute to friends and supporters of the Trust's Membership Societies. You are encouraged to buy a table and bring your friends to share the magic of this very special place on this very special night. Future Society Membership dinners will take place at a variety of locations on the Historic Reserve such as: Pearson Air Museum, Parade Ground and inside the stockade of Fort Vancouver.
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General Marshall's tenure at the Vancouver Barracks and his unparalleled record of exemplary public service left an indelible impression on our community, where he remains greatly revered. His legacy was the catalyst for our Celebrate Freedom programs. The Marshall Lecture is the centerpiece of these patriotic programs, established in Vancouver in 1989 to foster public service, leadership, patriotism, and to honor the rich heritage of our community.
General Pace directs remarks to the students in the audience while Mayor Pollard and Trust President, Elson Strahan look on.
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Each year we invite a national leader to deliver the Marshall Lecture to some 5,000 students and community members in attendance, and it is also broadcast to more than a million Northwest regional viewers through education television networks and other cable broadcasting channels. The lecture is delivered at Hudson Bay High School, which is located adjacent to the 366-acre Historic Reserve.
The past lecturers form a distinguished group, who each reflected on General Marshall's legacy with great personal perspective for our future. These have included, at the time of their address: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Colin Powell; Ambassador Rozanne Ridgway; Ambassador Paul Nitze; Ambassador Bill Richardson; Secretary of State Madeleine Albright; Senator Daniel Inouye; Rt. Honorable Christopher Patten; Rear Admiral (Ret.) and American Red Cross President, Marsha Evans; NBC Nightly News Anchor Tom Brokaw, who joined us in Vancouver along with 56 of the individuals profiled in his book, The Greatest Generation, Chief of Staff for the Department of Veterans Affairs Lt. General Claude M. Kicklighter (Ret.), and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Peter Pace.
In 1998, Secretary of State Madeleine Albright called the Marshall Lecture "one of the most prestigious lecture series in the United States." This signature Celebrate Freedom event provides an opportunity to witness history in the making as world class speakers deliver relevant remarks on world affairs, with a Marshall influence.
Madeleine Albright and students at Marshall Elementary School
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Colin Powell and then Mayor Bruce Hagensen leaving the Marshall House on their way to Hudsonâs Bay High School
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Pearson Air Museum's Aviation Summer Camp provides hands-on experience for the next generation of America's aviators.
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June 26-30 & July 10-14, 2007 - Now in its fourth year, Pearson Air Museum's Aviation Summer Camp offers two separate one week day camps that take the summer to new heights! Designed for youth ages 10-16, camp activities include lunch and snacks for the week, use of state of the art flight simulators, model building, hot air balloons, field trips to the Oregon Air Guard base and Horizon Airlines, and plane rides where the students actually fly the aircraft!
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Local celebrities and Arthur Murray dance instructors at the first annual Dancing With The Local Stars event at Pearson Air Museum, July 29, 2006. (l to r) Dr. Daniel Kim, Rachael Ghormley, Dean Sutherland, Rebecca York, Phil Auer, Stacey Barlow, Bob Knight, Ginger Metcalf, Chris Shockley, Jody Campbell, Damion Spearman, Jeanne Firstenburg, and Alex Lopez.
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August 2, 2008 - Last year's hugely successful Dancing with the Local Stars saw over 500 people attend this summer time event that was featured on the front page of the Living Section in The Columbian newspaper. Watch community leaders compete while dancing with their professional dance instructors. Celebrity judges coupled with Master of Ceremonies KATU weatherman Rod Hill will entertain the crowd with their take on these hard working dancers. Come improve your dance style by joining in on the dance lessons provided by trained professionals. This fun, well attended event is a fund raiser for the Pearson Air Museum. 2008 will see Dancing with the Local Stars III, and it promises to be bigger than ever.
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Museum visitors climb into the cockpit of the Trojan T-28 at Pearson Air Museum's first annual Open Cockpit Day, April 29, 2006.
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May, 2007 - Every child at one time or other dreams of being a pilot! At this one day event, you can turn those dreams into reality! The barriers around the Pearson Air Museum aircraft come down and visitors actually climb into the cockpits of World War II and later era aircraft. Bring the kids for free flights in airplanes piloted by the Hillsboro EAA Club. Last year's event was so popular that the public lined up outside the doors to the museum one hour prior to opening.
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Museum Manager Bill Alley (aka Santa Clause) poses for a picture with one of the dayâs young visitors. The museumâs Ryan PT-21, a World War II era trainer, was decorated with festive garlands and candy canes for this very special event.
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December, 2007 - Bring your cameras and have your picture taken with Santa Claus in the cockpit of a vintage 1941 Ryan PT21. Visitors post letters to Santa in the North Pole mailbox for him to read on his way back to the Pole. Hot cocoa and cookies for the kids plus souvenir ornaments for each family. Last year's first ever event was a huge success. Occurring simultaneously with the well known Christmas at the Fort creates a family friendly atmosphere on the Reserve that you won't want to miss.
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