Vancouver Barracks World War One
National Centennial Conference
May
25 - 27, 2018
(Last Updated 12 May 2018)
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World War I raged through Europe from 1914 to 1918. The United States was carefully neutral, until April 6, 1917, when it joined Great Britain and the Allied Powers, declaring war against Germany and later its allies, the Central Powers.
United States troops arrived in Europe on June 26, 1917, and entered combat in October. The first U. S. soldiers died on November 2, 1917. Fighting continued, until the Armistice was signed the next year, on November 11, 1918. In that time, the United States military suffered over 300,000 casualties, and the world was changed forever. This conference commemorates these changes, both overseas and at home, and the accomplishments, and sacrifices of all participants.
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Anyone with a general to professional interest in World War I. We especially recommend this conference to educators, historians and members of organizations that study these periods and/or engaged in planning projects and programs for the war’s centennial.
Schedule of Events
We are still planning the conference, negotiating for venues, rooms, and speakers, but finalized most of our arrangements. Please continue checking back for any last minute changes. Some of the events listed on our schedule are free and open to the public, while others are only available to patrons paying to attend the conference. Please read carefully, to avoid confusion.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST TO ATTEND?
For the general public, there is a $50 requested donation fee to attend the conference opening, meet and greet on Friday, the military history talks, and walks on Saturday and Sunday. For full-time students, the requested donation fee is $25. In addition to these activities, on Saturday and Sunday, there are historic displays and activities that are open to the public, with no fees. Please visit the schedule section of this page for more information.
6 – 8 PM Opening Ceremony and Meet and
Greet at the Clark County Historical Museum
(Sorry, Conference Attendees Only)
The Clark County Historical Museum is a partner of the World War I, National Centennial Conference. They are opening their doors from 5 - 8 PM, and hosting conference registration, check-in, and meet and greet. There will be complimentary beverages, and finger food. This will be a great opportunity to meet conference presenters, and others interested in the history of World War I. The Clark County Historical Museum is located at 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA.
8 AM - 5 PM World War I interpretive Displays
at Providence Academy (Open to the public)
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Working with its partners, the Vancouver Barracks Military Association will have displays relating to World War I, both within Clark County, and outside. The displays will be in the first floor reception room. This event is open to the public, and will remain at the Providence Academy through Sunday, May 26. Please see the daily schedules for hours and any special functions. Providence Academy is located on Evergreen Boulevard, in Vancouver, east of C Street, and West of Interstate 5. Please park in the visitor or overflow parking spaces.
Displays will be provided by the VBMA, the Historic Trust, and other partners. Our friends, the Edwardian Society of Oregon will be present in historic costume, with interactive displays and activities.
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World War I Song Concert
Working with its partners, the Vancouver Barracks Military Association will have displays relating to World War I, both within Clark County, and outside. The displays will be in the first floor reception room. This event is open to the public, and will remain at the Providence Academy through Sunday, May 26. Every hour, volunteers from the Historic Trust will give walking tours of the Academy. Please see the daily schedules for hours and any special functions.
From 4:15 - 4:45 PM on Saturday, there will be a half-hour
musical performance by Cecelia Otto. Creator of An
American Songline, Cecelia “Cece” Otto has performed all over
the country, sharing America's history through song with audiences of
all ages. Today she will perform several popular selections from her
current program, "The Songs of World War I,” singing the
original lyrics audiences enjoyed at the time.
Here is a list of the songs she will sing.
1)
It’s a Long Way to Tipperary
2)
Sister Susie’s Sewing Shirts for Soldiers
3)
I Didn’t Raise My Boy to Be a Solider*
4)
Over There*
5)
K-K-K-Katy*
6)
Hello Central!*
7)
We Don’t Want the Bacon* (premiere)
8)
Till We Meet Again*
9)
How Ya Gonna Keep ‘Em Down on the Farm? (final song/“encore”)
8:30 AM - 1 PM World War I Military History Talks
The "Artillery Barracks"
(Sorry, Conference Attendees Only)
The
Artillery Barracks are located at the northwest corner of
Hatheway
Road and Fort Vancouver Way.
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8:30 - 9:30 AM Keynote Speaker, Mitchell Yockelson will speak on World War I
9:30 AM - 1 PM Military history talks. Each talk will last 30 minutes, including brief questions and answers. Some presenters will bring displays with them, other will refer to displays at the Providence Academy. At this time, we do not have speakers assigned to a particular time. Please return to this site to look for updates.
1:00 - 2:30 PM Lunch. Individual attendees will be free to decide where to eat at Vancouver's many restaurants.
2:30 -
4:00 PM Guided Tours of the Barracks. We have
not decided upon any tour at this time and would welcome your
input. Please email President@vbma.us
or jddavis@rocketmail.com,
with your recommendations. The current choices are:
Tour of the Spruce Division interpretive walk, and Pearson Air Museum
(Paid Attendees Only)
Tour of Providence Academy (Open to the general public)
Historic displays at Providence Academy (Open to the general public)
4:15 - 4:45 PM Cece Otto performance (Open to the general public)
5:30 - 8:00 PM Conference Dinner and Historic Talk (Paid attendees only)
5:30 - 8:00 PM Conference Dinner and Historic Talk
(Sorry, this event has been cancelled.
We are trying to arrange a no host mixer instead.
Please check back with us as we get closer to the conference)
8 AM - Noon World War I interpretive Displays
at Providence Academy (Open to the public)
Providence Academy is located on Evergreen Boulevard, in Vancouver, east of C Street, and West of Interstate 5.
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Working with its partners, the Vancouver Barracks Military Association will have displays relating to World War I, both within Clark County, and outside. The displays will be in the first floor reception room. This event is open to the public, and will remain at the Providence Academy through Sunday, May 26. Please see the daily schedules for hours and any special functions.
8:30 AM - 1 PM World War I Military History Talks
The "Artillery Barracks"
(Sorry, Conference Attendees Only)
The
Artillery Barracks are located at the northwest corner of
Hatheway
Road and Fort Vancouver Way.
Download Map of Vancouver Barracks
8:30 AM - 1 PM Military history talks. Each talk will last 30 minutes, including brief questions and answers. Some presenters will bring displays with them, other will refer to displays at the Providence Academy. At this time, we do not have speakers assigned to a particular time. Please return to this site to look for updates.
1:00 - 1:15 PM Closing Ceremony
1:15 - 2:30 PM Lunch Individual attendees will be free to decide where to eat at Vancouver's many restaurants.
2:30 - 4:00 PM Walks and Talks Although the conference officially ends at 1 PM, several people have suggested optional tours and activities. We have not decided upon any tours at this time and would welcome your input. Please email President@vbma.us, or jddavis@rocketmail.com with your recommendations. The current choices are:
Historical and architectural tour of Officers Row. (Paid attendees only.)
Tour of the Vancouver Barracks Post Cemetery (Paid Attendees only)
Special discounted rates at Oxford Suites Portland,
to receive the preferred discounted rate for World War One National
Centennial please contact Monica Ocampo at 503-406-4505 or email your
request to monicao@oxfordsuites.com.
Oxford Suites Portland
12226 N Jantzen Drive
Portland, OR 97217
503.283.3030
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World
War One National Centennial Conference Additional Lodging
Start date: 5/25/18
End date: 5/28/18
Last day to book: 5/23/18
Marriott hotel(s) offering your special group rate: TownePlace Suites Portland Vancouver for $109 USD per night
TownePlace
Suites
17717
SE Mill Plain Blvd.
Vancouver,
WA 98683
Reservations:
1-800-881-1523 Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871
The Vancouver Barracks Military Association is a 501 (c) 3, not for profit organization. As you might guess, we do not have a lot of money. To keep costs down, we need donations of time, supplies, and money. As far as people donating time, we will need people to act as ushers, and docents at the various event, such as the displays at the Academy. We also need people who have experience in planning social events like our conference. We are looking for sponsors who may donate items such as food and beverages. We also need people who are able to donate cash for the other goods and services we have to pay for, such as printing, space rental, etc. If you are interested in supporting our conference, or know someone who might be, please contact us at, President@vbma.us, or jddavis@rocketmail.com.
Other Activities at the Vancouver Barracks over Memorial Day weekend
Clark County Genealogical Society
Conference
Throughout the Vancouver and
Vancouver Barracks area, the Clark County Genealogical Society is
having a series of seminars on genealogy, including one on
researching World War I records. Please follow the link in the
graphic above to learn more!
Open Cockpit at the Pearson Field
Education Center
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
at 201 A East Reserve Street, Vancouver WA 98661
A popular event from 9:00am-3:00pm on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. Pilots and planes are available to provide free airplane rides to children 8-17 years old on a first come, first served basis (weather permitting). Visit with pilots, experience their airplanes, and explore the Pearson Field Education Center!
Parent(s) and or legal guardian must be present. Registration
begins promptly at 9am, so you might want to get there early.
For children who do not get a ride on this day, there may be rain
checks, for a later ride or event. In addition to airplane rides, the
Pearson Field Education Center will be open. A Hot dog
vendor will be on-site selling lunch.