# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Fort Vancouver and the Historical Archaeology of the Pacific Northwest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: October Lecture - Fort Vancouver and the Historical Archaeology of the Pacific Northwest

This talk will illuminate Fort Vancouver's central role in the colonial history of the Pacific Northwest seen through the lens of historical archaeology. Dr. Doug Wilson will illuminate the extraordinary confluence of places, people, and conflict that has shaped our region. Artifacts, belongs, and landscapes are contrasted with the documentary record to explore the critical place of Indigenous peoples and Immigrant group sin the region's history. This talk will touch on early exploration, including colonial forts and explorer's campsites, including Spokane House, and highlight the ongoing important connections between historic places and modern peoples.

Dr. Doug Wilson, Portland State University

The Spokane Chapter of the AIA is proud to provide a lecture series from September - April on various archaeological topics. The AIA promotes archaeological inquiry and public understanding of the material record of the human past to foster an appreciation of diverse cultures and our shared humanity.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/spokane/fort-vancouver-and-the-historical-archaeology-of-the-pacific-northwest/200030695263217
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Spokane
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture
- **lat**: 47.656841184135
- **long**: -117.44539560544
- **full address**: The Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W 1st Ave,Spokane, Washington, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Fort Vancouver and the Historical Archaeology of the Pacific Northwest being held?
  - **A:** Fort Vancouver and the Historical Archaeology of the Pacific Northwest takes place on Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm at The Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W 1st Ave,Spokane, Washington, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Fort Vancouver and the Historical Archaeology of the Pacific Northwest?
  - **A:** Fort Vancouver and the Historical Archaeology of the Pacific Northwest is organized by The Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture.

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