In this season's opening event, CCHM is excited to sit down with beloved local author and historian, Pat Jollota, to discuss her life and work. A lover of history and 2012 Clark County First Citizen, Jollota has devoted her life to unearthing and preserving our community’s stories while continuing her passion for civic engagement and advocacy.
*NEW DATE* History books teach us that the Founding Fathers birthed American democracy, but do not reveal the Indigenous sources of inspiration that guided their vision. Join storyteller Fern Renville as she shares stories both mythic and personal that reframe and highlight the history, present, and future of Indigenous female power and leadership in America. Such stories include the Seneca story of The Peacemaker and the Dakota story of White Buffalo Calf Woman.
Join us as local historians Pat Jollota, Jeff Davis, and Brad Richardson explore the darker side of Clark County's history including never before heard accounts of things that go bump in the night as well as tales of vice and crime. Before the main event, see if you can figure out which tidbits are true and which are false with our newest segment, "One History and a Lie." And watch as the Business Over Brew crew continue their battle for the title of "King of Trivia, 2022."
In the 1930s, the Northwest Air Tour traveled throughout Oregon and Washington promoting aviation to the masses. In our final History on Tap of the 2022 season, founder and principal historian of Outdoor History Consulting, David Hedburg, looks at the people behind this story and how the environment of the sky and early aviation transcended race, class, and gender identities.
This month's History on Tap explores the life, military service, and Pacific Northwest connections of Sgt. Moses Williams – a decorated Buffalo Soldier and Medal of Honor recipient – and shares new research that sheds light on key turning points in Williams’ fascinating life.
Clark County Historical Museum welcomes historian and author Katrine Barber to the History on Tap stage with “Identity and the New Thought Philosophy: A Look at Alzamon Ira Lucas.” The program will explore the life of New Thought spiritualist and lecturer, Alzamon Ira Lucas, and the importance of New Thought in Black religious life.
For this final rendition of Campfire Tales, local historians Pat Jollota, Brad Richardson, and Jeff Davis bring their spookiest and creepiest stories from Clark County’s past - including never before heard haunting accounts as well as tales of vice and crime.
Clark County Historical Museum kicks off its 2024 History on Tap season at the Kiggins Theatre on Thursday, January 18th with historians Tyler Castle and Pat Franco presenting “History a-Brewin’: Lucky Lager Untapped.” The program will celebrate the 90-year history of the Lucky Lager Brewing Company through an exploration of past marketing campaigns, memorabilia, and other pieces of the company’s past.
Since its introduction 50 years ago, Dungeons & Dragons has grown from a niche hobby into a global phenomenon. Join April Buzby as they look beyond fantastical creatures and thrilling battles to reveal the game's deeper significance as a powerful form of community storytelling, one that unlocks creativity, builds meaningful connections, and shapes us into better versions of ourselves.
Celebrating 50 years of pride, inclusivity, and fundraising. Come join the ISCRE as we go through an immersive presentation the history of drag, story telling, and how this small nonprofit makes waves in fundraising and community outreach.
The Clark County Historical Museum presents local authority on the odd, Jeff Davis. Weird Washington: Washington’s Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets will explore regional legends and Pacific Northwest oddities […]
The Clark County Historical Museum presents History on Tap: Vancouver’s First Black Families with Melissa Williams Historian Melissa Williams will share the story of housing and Vancouver’s African American community […]
