Keepers of History

Clark
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GATHER.

Community is about the moments when we gather together to share our stories. CCHM invites you to experience those stories through our Events, Tours, and Exhibits.

Save.

From the objects we cherish, to the stories we tell, each of us play a part in our collective history. Help CCHM save those moments by Donating, becoming a Member, or Volunteering today.

SHARE.

History is full of fascinating stories and events ready to be shared. Uncover new stories through CCHM’s Research Library and Digital Collections. Or browse our Services and see how we can help you preserve our shared history.

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WHAT WE DO

The Clark County Historical Society (CCHS) was established in 1917 to assist in the preservation of historic sites. Today, we are a vibrant museum featuring exhibits, talks, and events focusing on local stories across all segments of Clark County’s history. We embrace those memories and care for the history being written everyday, so they are never forgotten.

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Wooden wheel with spokes, small boat and steering wheel in background, Clark County Historic Museum

EXHIBITS

Take a walk through our galleries and learn more about Clark County and the people who have shaped the place we call home.

Walks

Explore the history of Clark County through our guided tours in and around the community.

Talks

Engaging speakers and topics selected to pique your curiosity and deepen your knowledge of our shared story.

Vancouver’s Legacy of Alternative Education

 

 

 

 

The Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) is excited to present retired alternative educator Pepper Kim as November’s Speaker Series lecturer on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the program begins at 7:00 pm.

Pepper will delve into the development of the non-traditional learning opportunities for students of Clark County from the 1970s onward, from the humble beginnings of the Rainbow Gardens Learning and Food Cooperative to the development of the Cascadia Tech Academy (Clark County Skills Center) and Running Start.

The presentation is part of the CCHM’s ongoing Speaker Series, which features talks by local historians, authors, and experts on a variety of topics related to Clark County history.

The CCHM Speaker Series is presented by the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission. Admission to the presentation is $5 for the general public and free for CCHM members, veterans, and active-duty military personnel. The museum is located at 1511 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660.

For more information about the Clark County Historical Museum or the Speaker Series, please contact us at outreach@cchmuseum.org or call 360-993-5679.

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