Fort Vancouver

  This afternoon a few members of Le Bon Ton made their way in the Phaeton to Fort Vancouver for an afternoon of history and sites of the beautiful Northwest.

Lady Sully in her garden just before the Cartwright’s arrival at Portland House.

Lady Sully and Mrs. Cartwright on their way to the Fort.

Part of the Fort.

Lady Sully, Cpt. Cartwright, and Mrs. Cartwright in the Kitchen Gardens outside of the fort walls.

Sir Thomas with the ladies.

The Captain had to find his bearings before proceeding.

Our dear Cpt. has been at sea much too long.

Inspecting the jail.

Inside the Counting House

The Cpt. inspects the latest maps.

Sir Thomas inspects the accoutrements on the dresser.

The cannon passed the Cpt.’s inspection.

Mrs. Cartwright and Lady Sully inspect the latest pelts.

Lady Sully rests for a spell in the pelt room.

The surgery. Sir Thomas was very interested in the instruments and medicines on display.

The Cpt. and Mrs. Cartwright behaving in a shocking manner outside of the main house.

Lady Sully and Mrs. Cartwright inspect the ovens in the bakery.

The blacksmith was very informative and we thoroughly enjoyed his company.

The Hudson Bay Company Flag flying over the Fort.

The afternoon was delightful for the small party, and they shall return in the near future.