Vancouver Barracks WWI National Centennial Conference
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.
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.
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, and military history talks and walks on Saturday and Sunday. For full-time students, the requested donation fee is $25. There is a conference dinner and talk on Saturday night, which involves a $40 donation as well. Seating is limited to 35 people. In addition to these activities, on Saturday and Sunday, there are historic displays and activities that are open to the public, with no fees.
