Host Your Next Event Here

Historic Covington House

Create a truly memorable event at one of Vancouver’s most historic landmarks.

Nestled along the Columbia River, the Covington House offers a warm, intimate, and one-of-a-kind setting for your next gathering. Built in 1848, this beautifully preserved cabin is one of the oldest remaining historic homes in the region—rich with stories of education, community, and early life in Vancouver, Washington.

Today, the Covington House continues its legacy as a place for connection. Whether you’re planning a small reception, meeting, workshop, or special celebration, your guests will enjoy an authentic historic atmosphere that simply can’t be replicated. Surrounded by period details and the quiet charm of the site, events here feel personal, meaningful, and grounded in place.

Host an intimate gathering where history sets the tone—welcome guests into a space that once served as a schoolhouse, social hall, and community hub. The Covington House is ideal for those seeking a setting that is understated, distinctive, and deeply rooted in local heritage.

Please note that the Covington House is owned by the City of Vancouver and managed by the Clark County Historical Museum. All rental requests are thoughtfully reviewed to ensure they align with the preservation and public mission of this historic property.

Rental features include:

  • Use of the historic Covington House interior

  • Tables and chairs 

  • Kitchen
  • Access to the surrounding grounds

  • A setting unlike any other in Clark County

From quiet meetings to meaningful celebrations, the Covington House offers a rare opportunity to gather where Vancouver’s story began—and to create new memories within its walls.

For questions email covingtonhouse@cchmuseum.org or call (360) 993-5679 and dial ext. 105.

Specifications and Base Rates

Maximum Number of Guests per set-up style
 Standing  Presentation Seated Meal Seminar
75 45 25 25
        • Daily 9 am – 4 pm: $125/hour
        • Daily 4 pm – 9 pm: $165/hour

    Covington House Rental Request

    Note: Submitting this request does not guarantee the requested date.




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    Catering (Note: no open flames are allowed)

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    I acknowledge that I have read the Clark County Historical Museum’s Event Rental Policy and agree to the terms and conditions.




    If alcohol is served, a copy of the appropriate liquor permit must be provided at least seven (7) days before the rental date.

    Looking to rent the entire museum for your private event? Contact Outreach & Public Programs Manager, April Buzby, at outreach@cchmuseum.org or 360-993-5679 ext 102 for more details.