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Historic Trust Speakers Series Continues - Support From University Village Demonstrates The Value Of Lifelong Learning - 04/09/26

The Historic Trust has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to offering free, community-centered education with its Speakers Series lectures. Thanks to a new partnership with University Village, a Koelsch independent and assisted living campus, this high-quality educational programming remains accessible and available to the greater Vancouver community through 2026.
 

The Historic Trust has been offering free educational lectures on a wide variety of popular topics – from women’s clothing equality to Pacific Northwest place names and UFOs– for the public six times per year. This mission-based program draws audiences to the Historic Reserve site to learn from subject matter experts, most of whom come from Humanities Washington’s speakers bureau list of presenters. The future of these lectures was in peril when Humanities Washington faced funding cuts last spring. Today, University Village and The Historic Trust announced their partnership to make certain the presentations in 2026 will continue.  
 

“We are thrilled that University Village has partnered with us to demonstrate an important value we share: lifelong learning,” said Temple Lentz, President & CEO of The Historic Trust. “Their generous sponsorship support will allow us to continue offering these programs through 2026 at no cost to community members in the greater Vancouver region.”
 

“We recognize the value the Speakers Series brings to our residents and the entire community, offering opportunities for education and engagement,” said Jeremy James Cochran, Director of Community Relations at The Park at University Village. “We are very excited to celebrate this new partnership with The Historic Trust!”
 

The next lecture in the Trust’s 2026 Speakers Series presented by University Village is “General Thomas Anderson at Vancouver Barracks” on Thursday, April 23. This talk, led by Vancouver author, archaeologist and historian Jeff Davis (Major, U.S. Army, Ret.), will explore Anderson’s 12-year command at Vancouver Barracks and the broader role he and his family played in the community as well as at the post. All talks in the Speakers Series are free to attend, however space is limited, so advance registration is strongly recommended.
 

To learn more about Speakers Series events and to RSVP, visit the events calendar page of The Historic Trust’s website at https://www.thehistorictrust.org/calendar/.

 

About The Historic Trust

The Historic Trust is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire civic pride and economic vitality through education, preservation, and celebration of our community’s history.

The Trust’s stewardship of treasured historic sites on Officers Row and the West Barracks (owned by the City of Vancouver) and Providence Academy (owned by The Historic Trust) includes preservation and maintenance of the structures, management of residential, commercial, and special event rentals, activation with community events and gatherings, and implementation of adaptive re-use of these historic spaces for contemporary use as continued resources for the community.

https://www.thehistorictrust.org/

 

About University Village and Koelsch Senior Communities

Koelsch Communities is a third-generation, family-owned and operated senior living provider. For over 65 years, Koelsch Communities has led the industry in Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Known for its first-class service, holistic care model, and an employee-centric company culture, Koelsch provides the finest living and working experiences anywhere as ladies and gentlemen, serving ladies and gentlemen. Koelsch believes in the innovative programs that make aging well possible, and building a strong foundation of safety with the latest in security and technology. The company’s University Village campus in Southwest Washington spans 13 acres and offers a vibrant, lifelong learning lifestyle supported by amenities including a fitness center, resort-style pool, greenhouse, pickleball courts, movie theater and more. Learn more at koelschcommunities.com. 

 

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Historic Trust Speakers Series Continues - Support From University Village Demonstrates The Value Of Lifelong Learning - 04/09/26

The Historic Trust has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to offering free, community-centered education with its Speakers Series lectures. Thanks to a new partnership with University Village, a Koelsch independent and assisted living campus, this high-quality educational programming remains accessible and available to the greater Vancouver community through 2026.
 

The Historic Trust has been offering free educational lectures on a wide variety of popular topics – from women’s clothing equality to Pacific Northwest place names and UFOs– for the public six times per year. This mission-based program draws audiences to the Historic Reserve site to learn from subject matter experts, most of whom come from Humanities Washington’s speakers bureau list of presenters. The future of these lectures was in peril when Humanities Washington faced funding cuts last spring. Today, University Village and The Historic Trust announced their partnership to make certain the presentations in 2026 will continue.  
 

“We are thrilled that University Village has partnered with us to demonstrate an important value we share: lifelong learning,” said Temple Lentz, President & CEO of The Historic Trust. “Their generous sponsorship support will allow us to continue offering these programs through 2026 at no cost to community members in the greater Vancouver region.”
 

“We recognize the value the Speakers Series brings to our residents and the entire community, offering opportunities for education and engagement,” said Jeremy James Cochran, Director of Community Relations at The Park at University Village. “We are very excited to celebrate this new partnership with The Historic Trust!”
 

The next lecture in the Trust’s 2026 Speakers Series presented by University Village is “General Thomas Anderson at Vancouver Barracks” on Thursday, April 23. This talk, led by Vancouver author, archaeologist and historian Jeff Davis (Major, U.S. Army, Ret.), will explore Anderson’s 12-year command at Vancouver Barracks and the broader role he and his family played in the community as well as at the post. All talks in the Speakers Series are free to attend, however space is limited, so advance registration is strongly recommended.
 

To learn more about Speakers Series events and to RSVP, visit the events calendar page of The Historic Trust’s website at https://www.thehistorictrust.org/calendar/.

 

About The Historic Trust

The Historic Trust is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire civic pride and economic vitality through education, preservation, and celebration of our community’s history.

The Trust’s stewardship of treasured historic sites on Officers Row and the West Barracks (owned by the City of Vancouver) and Providence Academy (owned by The Historic Trust) includes preservation and maintenance of the structures, management of residential, commercial, and special event rentals, activation with community events and gatherings, and implementation of adaptive re-use of these historic spaces for contemporary use as continued resources for the community.

https://www.thehistorictrust.org/

 

About University Village and Koelsch Senior Communities

Koelsch Communities is a third-generation, family-owned and operated senior living provider. For over 65 years, Koelsch Communities has led the industry in Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Known for its first-class service, holistic care model, and an employee-centric company culture, Koelsch provides the finest living and working experiences anywhere as ladies and gentlemen, serving ladies and gentlemen. Koelsch believes in the innovative programs that make aging well possible, and building a strong foundation of safety with the latest in security and technology. The company’s University Village campus in Southwest Washington spans 13 acres and offers a vibrant, lifelong learning lifestyle supported by amenities including a fitness center, resort-style pool, greenhouse, pickleball courts, movie theater and more. Learn more at koelschcommunities.com. 

 

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