Brigade Encampment
We traveled back in time this weekend as we attended the Brigade Encampment at Fort Vancouver. I love living so close to the National Reserve, Fort Vancouver and Officer's Row. It is a beautiful spot, rich with history.
The Encampment tells the story of Hudson's Bay Company and those that brought in the pelts and supplies to the Fort. So cool to see them all dressed in period clothing and living like they would have then,
I tried to imagine what these guys look like in "real" life, they probably sit around in offices, wearing polo shirts and go home to watch ESPN. But not this weekend, they don their cotton and fur, load the black powder, and throw some meat on the pit!
They were great (didn't love posing for photo's tho). One of the black powder guys even spoke to us in his french accent~making it all the more realistic.
You can go to nps.gov/fova for more info and better pictures! This would be a great place to bring kids for a vacation~you can tour the Fort and have a live history lesson!
The Encampment tells the story of Hudson's Bay Company and those that brought in the pelts and supplies to the Fort. So cool to see them all dressed in period clothing and living like they would have then,
I tried to imagine what these guys look like in "real" life, they probably sit around in offices, wearing polo shirts and go home to watch ESPN. But not this weekend, they don their cotton and fur, load the black powder, and throw some meat on the pit!
They were great (didn't love posing for photo's tho). One of the black powder guys even spoke to us in his french accent~making it all the more realistic.
You can go to nps.gov/fova for more info and better pictures! This would be a great place to bring kids for a vacation~you can tour the Fort and have a live history lesson!
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