Clark County Historical Museum Speaker Series: Wampanoag Nation History and Soaring Owl's Personal Experiences
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 […]
The Clark County Historical Museum is excited to present “They Want Our Rhythm, But Not Our Blues: African American Innovation Through Pop Culture,” a thought-provoking lecture by LaToya Brackett presented through the generous support of the Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau . This event is part of the CCHM Speaker Series and will explore the profound […]
Join us on May Day—International Workers’ Day—for a fascinating talk with Dr. Laurie Mercier, as we explore how labor unions and working people have shaped the history of Clark County and the broader Pacific Northwest. Dr. Mercier will delve into the rich and often surprising history uncovered during the creation of the Labor: A Working […]
Join us for a special evening exploring the rich, complex, and evolving story of one of the Pacific Northwest’s most significant historical sites. This special edition of the Clark County Historical Museum’s Speaker Series will take place at the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center, where we welcome Meagan Huff, curator at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site […]
“Are you now or have you ever been a member of the Communist Party?” This chilling question defined an era. At the height of the Cold War, it sent shockwaves through Hollywood and devastated countless careers. During the 1940s Red Scare, the House Committee on Un-American Activities made headlines by compelling actors, writers, and […]
Martha's Pantry: Serving Clark County Since 1986 Thursday, August 7, 2025 Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660 Free for CCHM Members | $5 for Non-Members Doors Open: 6:00 PM Talk Begins: 7:00 PM Join us for an evening with Vicki Smith, retired Air Force Lt. Colonel and longtime Executive Director of […]
Discover the wild true story of Fort Vancouver’s 1925 Centennial—complete with politics, parades, and a rare 50-cent coin—at CCHM Sept 11.
Before midnight on March 19, 1950, startled bystanders outside Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Vancouver, Washington, witnessed a horrifying scene: two men forcing a screaming young woman into a car. That woman, JoAnn Dewey, was never seen alive again. Dewey had recently moved to Portland to work and share an apartment with a friend. On this […]
The Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) concludes its 2025 Speaker Series with “What Is a Chief? How Native Values Can Teach Resilience,” featuring Native artist and former tribal leader John Halliday. The event will take place Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the Clark County Historical Museum (1511 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660). Doors open at […]
CCHM Speaker Series Presents: How America Talks (Differently) About Slavery The Clark County Historical Museum is proud to present the next installment of its Speaker Series, How America Talks (Differently) About Slavery, on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the Clark County Historical Museum. Since colonial times, religious and political divides have shaped how Americans discuss […]
What do corsets, petticoats, bloomers, and modern foundations have in common? They tell the story of women’s lives, liberties, and changing roles in society. Join the Clark County Historical Museum for Hidden Layers: Women’s Undergarments and How They’ve Shaped Ladies’ Liberties, an engaging and entertaining Speaker Series presentation that explores how fashion has both restricted […]