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SUMMARY:CCHM After Hours - Columbia Springs
DESCRIPTION:Join us for First Friday at the Clark County Historical Museum!Celebrate Vancouver’s vibrant community with a special evening of nature\, science\, and connection during the First Friday Art Walk. \nOn Friday\, October 3\, enjoy free museum admission from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Explore our exhibits after hours and engage with local environmental leaders during a special After Hours Takeover in partnership with Columbia Springs—a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring stewardship through hands-on science education and outdoor experiences. \nCome discover how Columbia Springs is helping thousands of students and families connect with the natural world through programs like Salmon in the Classroom\, Repair Clark County\, and guided nature walks—all while enjoying a unique evening at the museum!
URL:https://cchmuseum.org/calendar/cchm-after-hours-columbia-springs/
LOCATION:Clark County Historical Museum\, 1511 Main St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,First Friday
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SUMMARY:History on Tap: UFO Northwest — How Washington State Spawned the Men in Black
DESCRIPTION:History on Tap: UFO Northwest — How Washington State Spawned the Men in Black\nThursday\, October 16\, 2025Kiggins Theatre | 1011 Main Street\, Vancouver\, WA 98660Doors open at 6:00 PM | Program begins at 7:00 PM \nJoin us at the historic Kiggins Theatre for the next installment of History on Tap as we dive into one of the Pacific Northwest’s most fascinating and eerie tales of government secrecy\, UFOs\, and the origin of the “Men in Black.” \nOn August 1\, 1947\, the crash of a B-25 bomber in Washington State triggered a federal investigation into “The Maury Island Incident”—an event widely considered the first reported UFO encounter involving the so-called Men in Black. Declassified FBI files from the time reveal a story shaped by Cold War paranoia\, interagency conflict\, cover-ups\, false confessions\, and the direct involvement of FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. \nIn UFO Northwest: How Washington State Spawned the Men in Black\, guest speaker Steve Edmiston unravels this true Washington State mystery and explores its lasting influence on UFO lore in popular culture—from 1950s pulp magazines to The X-Files and the Men in Black films. He’ll also explore how the Northwest’s claim to UFO history has been challenged by other narratives across the country. \nAdmission: \nFree for Clark County Historical Museum members \n$5 in advance | $10 at the door for non-members \n\nAbout the Speaker\nSteve Edmiston (he/him) is a business and entertainment attorney with Bracepoint Law\, as well as a screenwriter and producer. He has spoken at the Pacific Northwest History Conference\, Washington State Historical Museum\, McMenamins History Pubs\, and film festivals and conferences across the region. He is the screenwriter and co-producer of The Maury Island Incident\, a short film based on the 1947 UFO sighting reported by Harold Dahl over Puget Sound. \n\nSponsored By\nThis program is made possible with generous support from:Vancouver’s Downtown Association\, Heritage Bank\, Humanities Washington\, Silver Keys Media\, and NW Legacy Law. \nTickets available here: https://www.kigginstheatre.com/movie/history-on-tap—ufo-northwest
URL:https://cchmuseum.org/calendar/history-on-tap-ufo-nw/
LOCATION:Kiggins Theatre\, 1011 Main Street\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,History on Tap
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening Reception: Echoes of Fort Vancouver: How the Fur Trade Shaped Clark County
DESCRIPTION:RSVP HERE Opening Reception: Saturday\, December 13\, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM\n Location: Clark County Historical Museum\, 1511 Main Street\, Vancouver\, WA 98660\n Admission: Free and open to the public \nThe Clark County Historical Museum is proud to announce the opening of its newest exhibit\, Echoes of Fort Vancouver: How the Fur Trade Shaped Clark County\, debuting Saturday\, December 13\, 2025. The opening reception will take place from 5:00 to 7:00 PM and is free and open to the public. \nTimed to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the Hudson’s Bay Company’s (HBC) Fort Vancouver\, this exhibit explores how centuries of trade—beginning with Indigenous networks that predate European contact—transformed the region into a vital center of commerce and culture. \nExhibit Highlights\nEchoes of Fort Vancouver guides visitors through centuries of exchange and adaptation—beginning with the extensive Indigenous trade networks that crisscrossed the Pacific Northwest\, through the maritime fur trade of the 18th century\, and into the establishment of Fort Vancouver in 1825. The exhibit also examines the lasting impact of trade on the county’s industries\, agriculture\, and cultural landscape. \nKey exhibit sections include: \n\nCrossroads and Trade Routes: The Indigenous trade systems of the region before European contact.\nThe Hudson’s Bay Company: The rise of one of the world’s most powerful trading enterprises and its North American expansion.\nLife at Fort Vancouver: A look at the diverse people and communities who lived and worked at the fort.\nGrowth\, Change\, and Tension: How increasing American migration transformed the region.\nIndustry and Agriculture: The roots of Clark County’s economic development.\nAsian American and Pacific Islander and Native Nations Today: The continuing contributions of Hawaiian and Native communities in shaping Clark County.\n\nThe exhibit features historic maps\, artwork\, and artifacts\, including depictions of HBC’s vast territories\, reconstructed views of Fort Vancouver\, and 17th-century fur trade imagery from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. \nA special section\, “Impact of the Fur Trade\,” highlights how the overharvesting of beaver populations and environmental changes still resonate today—contrasting 19th-century exploitation with modern conservation efforts. \nThe Clark County Historical Museum gratefully acknowledges the support of our exhibit sponsors\, whose partnership has made this exhibition possible: \nClark College Foundation \nC-TRAN \nHeritage Bank \nRealVest \nRiverview Bank \nWSU Vancouver (WSUV) \n  \n 
URL:https://cchmuseum.org/calendar/exhibit-opening-reception-echoes-of-fort-vancouver-how-the-fur-trade-shaped-clark-county/
LOCATION:Clark County Historical Museum\, 1511 Main St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Winter Native Art Market
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Clark County Historical Museum is excited to announce the Winter Native Art Market! This highly anticipated event will feature a curated selection of 17 local Indigenous artists and vendors\, including returning favorites and several new participants. Visitors will have the chance to purchase unique handcrafted arts\, crafts\, jewelry\, and other Indigenous-made goods\, perfect for holiday gift-giving or personal collections. \nIn addition to the market\, Dr. Sherrie Davis\, internationally recognized Native American flutist\, will perform live\, adding a cultural and musical experience to the event. \nThe museum will be open and free to the public during the event\, offering an opportunity to explore exhibits that highlight the rich heritage of Southwest Washington. \n 
URL:https://cchmuseum.org/calendar/winter-native-art-market-2/
LOCATION:Clark County Historical Museum\, 1511 Main St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Out & About
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SUMMARY:Where Faith Meets Freedom: Jesus\, The Cross\, Liberation
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Black History Month\, the NAACP and the Clark County Historical Museum invite the community to a shared dinner and conversation centered on two foundational texts of Black theology: The Cross and the Lynching Tree by the Rev. Dr. James H. Cone and Jesus and the Disinherited by the Rev. Dr. Howard Thurman\, both part of the NAACP X CCHM joint reading list.\n\n\n\n\nWhere Faith Meets Freedom: Jesus\, the Cross\, and Liberation\nDate: Sunday\, February 15 Time: 6:00 PM\nClark County Historical Museum\, 1511 Main St\, Vancouver\, WA 98660\, USA\n\nTogether\, these works confront the brutal realities of racial violence\, oppression\, and suffering while proclaiming a faith rooted in dignity\, resistance\, and liberation. Cone connects the crucifixion of Jesus to the terror of lynching inAmerica\, insisting that the cross must be understood through the lived experiences of Black suffering and survival. Thurman speaks directly to those pushed to the margins\, presenting Jesus as a spiritual anchor for the disinherited\, those whose backs are against the wall and whose faith becomes a source of courage\, nonviolence\, and freedom. \nThe conversation will be guided by: \n\nRev. Michael Jones Jr.\, Vice President\, NAACP\nRev. Dr. Joyce Smith\, Pastor\, Community AME Zion Church\, Vancouver\, WA\nPastor Byron Harris\, Pastor\, Vancouver Heights United Methodist Church\n\nDuring this community conversation\, we will examine how these texts speak to one another\, explore where faith and freedom intersect\, and reflect on their relevance to our present moment\, personally\, spiritually\, and socially. \nRegistration strongly encouraged to secure a spot! Register here. \nSunday Feb 15\, 2026 ⋅ 6:30pm – 7:45pm (Pacific Time – Vancouver) \nLocation\nClark County Historical Museum\, 1511 Main St\, Vancouver\, WA 98660\, USA
URL:https://cchmuseum.org/calendar/where-faith-meets-freedom-jesus-the-cross-liberation/
LOCATION:Clark County Historical Museum\, 1511 Main St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Spring Equinox Native Art Market
DESCRIPTION:The Clark County Historical Museum is delighted to host the Spring Equinox Native Art Market on Saturday\, March 21\, 2026\, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the museum. \nThis dynamic community event will feature 17 gifted local Indigenous artists and vendors\, blending returning favorites with exciting new participants. Visitors can shop a wide selection of handcrafted pieces\, including original artwork\, jewelry\, beadwork\, crafts\, and other Indigenous-created goods. Whether you are looking for something meaningful for your home or a one of a kind gift\, the market offers an inspiring range of work rooted in tradition and creativity. \nThe afternoon will also include a live performance by internationally acclaimed Native American flutist Dr. Sherrie Davis\, whose music will add a powerful and uplifting element to the celebration. \nAdmission to the museum will be free during the event\, inviting guests to explore exhibits that share and preserve the stories of Southwest Washington’s diverse communities. \nThe Spring Equinox Native Art Market provides a welcoming space to support Indigenous artists\, celebrate cultural heritage\, and gather in community. \nFor more information\, please contact the museum at 360-993-5679.
URL:https://cchmuseum.org/calendar/spring-equinox-native-art-market-2/
LOCATION:Clark County Historical Museum\, 1511 Main St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Map Of Her Own: An Afternoon Author Talk With Dede Montgomery
DESCRIPTION:Join the Clark County Historical Museum for a special midday author talk at the historic Covington House.\n\n\n\nOn Saturday\, March 28 at noon\, sixth-generation Pacific Northwest author and blogger Dede Montgomery will share the stories\, history\, and family legacies that shape her writing and connect deeply to the Columbia River region. \nMontgomery’s latest novel\, A Map of Her Own\, moves between contemporary Astoria and early 1900s Camas\, weaving together personal discovery and regional history. Her talk will explore the historical threads behind her work\, including: \n• Early settlers who traveled up the Columbia River to Fort Vancouver\n• Connections to the Jason Lee missionaries\n• Early Oregon land claims\n• Maritime history and Pacific Northwest industry\n• The beginnings of the Camas paper mill\n• The role of place\, memory\, and heritage in storytelling \nMontgomery is the author of six books\, including My Music Man\, Humanity’s Grace\, Beyond the Ripples\, and Then\, Now and In-Between. Her work blends history\, memoir\, and fiction to illuminate the people and landscapes that define Oregon and Southwest Washington. \nBooks will be available for purchase following the program. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged.
URL:https://cchmuseum.org/calendar/a-map-of-her-own-an-afternoon-author-talk-with-dede-montgomery/
LOCATION:Historic Covington House\, 4201 Main St\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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