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Big Apples, Big Business: How Washington Became the Apple State
March 6 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm PST
Free
The Clark County Historic Museum is pleased to present “Big Apples, Big Business: How Washington Became the Apple State” through the generous support of the Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau and Fourth Plain Community Commons.
Join us for an engaging presentation by Amanda Van Lanen, where we will explore the fascinating history of Washington state’s apple industry. Learn how Washington became the top apple-producing state in the U.S. and how it transformed apples into an industrialized commodity.
“Big Apples, Big Business” delves into the roles of scientists, investors, irrigators, railroad corporations, marketers, and apple growers in shaping Washington’s apple industry. Discover how the state’s commitment to innovation and agriculture made its apples not just a regional product, but a national powerhouse.
Thursday, March 6, 2025
7 PM, Doors open at 6 PM
Location: Fourth Plain Community Commons
3101 E Fourth Plain Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98661
Cost: Free
