This month we'll be discussing Archivist in a Backpack, our latest initiative designed to help collect the stories of our community. Learn how to collect your family stories and add them to our growing collection of oral histories! Workshop starts at 5:15 and 6:15.
Think you know the women who helped build Clark County? Team up and compete against other challengers to see who knows their women's history best! Each game will last approximately 3 rounds and 30 minutes at 5:30, 6:30, and 7:30. The winning team for each game will receive a prize. Admission to the museum is free as part of VDA's Art Walk. This is a family friendly event.
The Vancouver Barracks Military Association will descend upon the Clark County Historical Museum; bringing military history “goodies” for patrons to enjoy. There will be historic images from the Vancouver Barracks, maps, and interpreters to answer your questions. Come down with your military memorabilia, and maybe we can answer some of your questions about it.
Farming and agriculture have contributed to the development of Clark County throughout it's history. In this pop-up exhibit, curated by CCHM's WSU-V History intern, we'll looks at how farming has changed, from the 1840s to the present day, using historic artifacts photos, and maps.
It's a community take-over! For our June #CCHMuseum AfterHours, community partner, Summer of Pride Clark County, is taking over the museum for a Community art show. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community will be displaying their finished work and working on projects all evening.
Haven't checked out the museum lately? This month is an Open House! No fuss, no admission. Just a chance wander the exhibits and see what's new.
This month we're welcoming historian and author, Jeff Davis, for a meet the author and book signing. Davis has written, edited, or contributed to several books on military history and pop culture. He is the author of Custer's Other Brother-in-Law: The Orders Book of Lieutenant Frederick S. Calhoun as well as several books on paranormal lore in the Pacific Northwest.
Join us for a look at the odd, obscure, and down right creepy items from our collection in this month's special pop-up, "The Macabre."
Have you ever wondered where the PNW’s love for hops and IPAs began? Or who was the first female riverboat captain on the Columbia? Have fun and meet others every First Friday while exploring our community’s history during #CCHMuseum After Hours!
Have you ever wondered where the PNW’s love for hops and IPAs began? Or who was the first female riverboat captain on the Columbia? Have fun and meet others every First Friday while exploring our community’s history during #CCHMuseum After Hours!
It's Community takeover time! This month Summer of Pride Clark County is taking over the museum with an evening of music, food, and trivia. Join us from 5pm to 8pm to meet great people and learn more about one of our many amazing community partners.