Secret Spaces Three-House Tour: Marshall House, Grant House, and O.O. Howard House
May 3 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Take a sneak peek! The Historic Trust’s Secret Spaces Tour will give participants a unique peek into typically unseen parts of three Officers Row homes: the Marshall House, Grant House, and O. O. Howard House.
Your tour stop at each house begins at the top of the hour with a 10 to 15 minute seated educational session, providing historical and architectural background information about the spaces you are about to see. Highlights in each location include:
Marshall House
The Historic Trust’s Director of Historic Preservation, Holly Chamberlain, will provide the historical and architectural overview
Access the turret via the attic for a beautiful view and photo opportunity
See Senator Maria Cantwell’s Vancouver office on the 2nd floor
Grant House
Local historian Jeff Davis will be in character as President Ulysses S. Grant circa 1879 with a living history presentation about Grant’s life and time at Vancouver Barracks, and points of interest about the house
Enjoy the view and get a special close-up look at the exterior portion of this log cabin from the 2nd floor balcony
Browse the entire 2nd floor including the large over-kitchen banquet room
O. O. Howard House
Julie Garver, who was project manager for the City of Vancouver’s rehabilitation of the house in the late 1990s, will give a presentation about the house and the unique challenges tackled during its restoration
Check out the ornate fireplaces and architectural details that adorn what are currently private offices
Learn more about General Howard’s life & time at Vancouver Barracks, and get a great view when visiting the attic
IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE: many of these spaces are only accessible by stairs. Please read the “Building Accessibility” information below to determine if this tour is right for you and your companions, if you are purchasing multiple tickets. All participants must be at least 12 years of age.
Ticket price includes all taxes and fees. Tickets are available in advance only.
For more information, and to purchase tickets, please visit https://tinyurl.com/ajcj6k9k
