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SUMMARY:Double Crossed: The American Missionary Spies of World War II
DESCRIPTION:Clark County Historical Museum and Humanities Washington are excited to welcome Matthew Avery Sutton’s remarkable presentation\, “Double Crossed: The American Missionary Spies of World War II.” The event will occur on Thursday\, October 5\, 2023 in person at the Clark County Historical Museum (1511 Main Street\, Vancouver\, WA 98660). Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m.  \nWhat made a good missionary also made a good spy\, or so thought American intelligence agencies in World War II. These religious men and women carried out covert operations\, bombings\, and assassinations—confident that their nefarious deeds would eventually help them achieve their mission by expanding the kingdom of God. \nHistorian Matthew Avery Sutton tells the extraordinary story of these missionaries\, priests\, and rabbis who played an outsized role in leading the United States to victory in World War II. This talk is an untold story of wartime spy craft and a profound account of the compromises and doubts that war forces on those who wage it. \nMatthew Avery Sutton (he/him) is the Berry Family Distinguished Professor in Liberal Arts and the chair of the Department of History at Washington State University. He has authored several books\, the most recent of which is Double Crossed: The Missionaries Who Spied for the United States During the Second World War (2019)\, off which his talk is based. He has written for the New York Times and Washington Post. In 2016\, he was appointed a Guggenheim Foundation Fellow. \nThe CCHM Speaker Series is sponsored by the Humanities Washington and Clark County Historic Preservation Commission. Thanks to support from Humanities Washington this event is free to the public.  \nFor more information\, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or outreach@cchmuseum.org.  \nAbout Humanities Washington\nHumanities Washington is a nonprofit organization dedicated to opening minds and bridging divides by creating spaces to explore different perspectives. For more about Humanities Washington\, visit www.humanities.org. \nAbout the Speakers Bureau Program\nIn communities throughout Washington State\, Speakers Bureau presenters give free public presentations on history\, politics\, music\, philosophy\, spiritual traditions\, and everything in between. \nTheir roster of over 30 Speakers Bureau presenters is made up of professors\, artists\, activists\, historians\, performers\, journalists\, and others—all chosen not only for their expertise\, but also for their ability to  \ninspire discussion with people of all ages and backgrounds. Hundreds of Speakers Bureau events take place each year. Find a Speakers Bureau event near you. \nTo reach as many Washingtonians as possible\, Humanities Washington partners with a wide range of organizations\, including libraries\, schools\, museums\, historical societies\, community centers\, and civic organizations. Qualifying nonprofit organizations are encouraged to host a speaker. \nThe Speakers Bureau program is made possible with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities\, the State of Washington via the Office of the Secretary of State\, the Thomas S. Foley Institute for Public Policy and Public Service at Washington State University\, and generous contributions from other businesses\, foundations\, and individuals.
URL:https://cchmuseum.org/calendar/speaker-series-10/
LOCATION:Clark County Historical Museum\, 1511 Main St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:The Cowlitz Tribe: An Enduring Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Clark County Historical Museum is excited to welcome Cowlitz Tanna Engdahl\, as she presents “The Cowlitz Tribe: An Enduring Legacy” for September’s CCHM Speaker Series. The event will occur on Thursday\, September 7\, 2023 in person at the Clark County Historical Museum (1511 Main Street\, Vancouver\, WA 98660). Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m.  \nJoin Cowlitz Tribe Elder and Spiritual Leader\, Tanna Engdahl\, as she presents the history of the Cowlitz Tribe\, their struggles both before and after the Treaty Era\, and the ongoing legacy of their stewardship of their traditional lands. \nSince the beginning of time\, the Cowlitz Tribe have nurtured the lands and waters throughout major parts of Southwest Washington. Like many of this country’s First People\, the Cowlitz have dealt with significant challenges since initial contact with the Europeans and the Americans that came after them. Despite all this\, the People endure and remain a vibrant part of Southwest Washington. Their contribution to the natural and cultural landscape continues today through their charitable giving\, environmental expertise\, and the sharing of their stories and knowledge.  \nTanna Engdahl is an Elder and Spiritual Leader in the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. At the beginning of her career\, Tanna competed for a special scholarship to Columbia University and was hired by KIRO-TV as the first major-market American Indian TV news reporter in the U.S. At the same time\, she served as the Tribe’s Vice-President. \nShe left the newsroom to engage in a thirty-year career in public land agencies: Bureau of Indian Affairs\, Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service. During that time\, she was selected to a Federal Leadership Academy and spent many years in management positions.  \nIn this role\, she encouraged Federal sensitivity to tribal sacred sites and was in the forefront of a movement to establish Indian cultural committees within the Government. Upon retirement\, she joined Mike Iyall\, the Tribe’s senior historian\, in presenting Cowlitz history to schools\, colleges\, community organizations\, Federal and State agencies and other public venues. She also champions conservation projects and health programs for which the Cowlitz Tribe is known for.   \nAs a volunteer\, Tanna serves on the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Board and Washington State University’s Native American Board Community Advisory Board. Her spiritual work is dedicated to Tribal activities and events. She also officiates at weddings\, funerals and other lifeway celebrations.    \nThe CCHM Speaker Series is sponsored by the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission and League of Women Voters of Clark County. General admission is $5; seniors and students are $4; children under 18 are $3; and the evening is free for CCHM members\, veterans\, and active-duty military personnel.  \nFor more information\, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or outreach@cchmuseum.org.
URL:https://cchmuseum.org/calendar/speaker-series-9/
LOCATION:Clark County Historical Museum\, 1511 Main St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Will the 2020s Roar like the 1920s?
DESCRIPTION:Clark County Historical Museum and Humanities Washington\, as part of the 2023 CCHM Speaker Series\, are excited to have William Woodward bring his thought-provoking presentation “Will the 2020s Roar like the 1920s?” to Southwest Washington. The event will occur on Thursday\, August 3\, 2023 in person at the Clark County Historical Museum (1511 Main Street\, Vancouver\, WA 98660). Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m.  \nA pandemic\, protests\, and economic jolts ushered in the so-called “Roaring Twenties.” Americans adjusted in ways both innovative and counterproductive. What lessons from the 1920s can we apply to our own looming 20s? \nHistorian William Woodward charts the eerily familiar developments of a century ago: shattered idealism\, social clashes\, domestic terrorism\, culture wars\, disorienting technologies\, and fearsome disease. How might stories from a particular moment in the past—one with remarkable parallels to the present—shed light on ways for us to move forward? As the 2020s unfold\, what conversations should we have? \nWilliam Woodward (he/him) is an award-winning professor of American and Pacific Northwest history at Seattle Pacific University. His teaching\, research\, and writing focus on iconic elements of regional and national culture\, including the military and baseball. His co-authored pictorial history of the Washington National Guard was released in 2019. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Wheaton College\, as well as a master’s degree and PhD from Georgetown University. \nThe CCHM Speaker Series is sponsored by the Humanities Washington and Clark County Historic Preservation Commission. Thanks to support from Humanities Washington this event is free to the public.  \nAttendees are encouraged to arrive early\, as seating is limited. \nFor more information\, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or outreach@cchmuseum.org. 
URL:https://cchmuseum.org/calendar/speaker-series-8/
LOCATION:Clark County Historical Museum\, 1511 Main St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes: CCHM Collections Show & Tell
DESCRIPTION:Clark County Historical Museum invites the public to join CCHM collections manager\, Liza Schade\, as she presents “Behind the Scenes: CCHM Collections Show & Tell” for July’s CCHM Speaker Series. The event will occur on Thursday\, July 6\, 2023 in person at the Clark County Historical Museum (1511 Main Street\, Vancouver\, WA 98660). Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m.  \nFor nearly 60 years the Clark County Historical Museum has been encouraging an understanding of how local history shapes the character of Clark County and strengthens our sense of place. As the County’s memory keepers\, CCHM has collected and preserved over 60\,000 items of local historical significance during this time. Our collection of artifacts\, images\, archival materials\, and oral histories includes a variety of objects\, although only a portion are on view at the museum.  \nIn this presentation\, learn more about how CCHM cares for our collection through preservation and public access; see some of the interesting and newest donations; and find out how we use these treasures to inform people about the region’s heritage and its importance in their daily lives.
URL:https://cchmuseum.org/calendar/speaker-series-7/
LOCATION:Clark County Historical Museum\, 1511 Main St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:A Search for Acceptance: The Joys and Challenges of Clark County's LGBTQ+ Community from Early Contact Through Today
DESCRIPTION:From the life and times of Kutenai spiritual leader\, Kocomenepeca\, through the waves of public “hysteria” over homosexuality throughout the 1900s and the tragedy of Nikki Kuhnhausen in 2019\, Clark County’s lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender and queer/questioning population has long found themselves the target for criminalization\, victimization\, and erasure. Yet\, in spite of the challenges they have built a strong and vibrant community in Clark County that celebrates its rich history. With each setback\, they have continued to persevere and push for the protections and rights afforded the “straight” community. In this talk\, April will look at the history of the LGBTQ+ community in Clark County – both their struggles and their victories.
URL:https://cchmuseum.org/calendar/speaker-series-6/
LOCATION:Clark County Historical Museum\, 1511 Main St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:The Historic Music Preservation Project: Preserving Historic Music for Future Generations
DESCRIPTION:Clark County Historical Museum and the Historic Music Preservation Project (HMPP)\, are excited to have Sammuel Murry-Hawkins\, HMPP Executive Director\, present “The Historic Music Preservation Project: Preserving Historic Music for Future Generations” for this month’s CCHM Speaker Series. The event will occur on Thursday\, May 4\, 2023 in person at the Clark County Historical Museum (1511 Main Street\, Vancouver\, WA 98660). Doors open at 5 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m. \nThe Historic Music Preservation Project is dedicated to the preservation and cataloging of historic popular dance sheet music published between 1880 and 1955. \nThe organization is the sole curator of the historic Herman Kenin Dance Band Library\, a 4000+ title collection once in the possession of the famous Portland dance band leader. \nThe Historic Music Preservation Project’s commitment to introducing this music to a new audience is achieved through the performance of The Ne Plus Ultra Jazz Orchestra\, an 11 piece ensemble which presents this music exactly as it was heard in its heyday. The organization also presents a quartet\, Ensemble Gitane\, performing music from the collection is the hot jazz style of Django Reinhardt. \nSammuel’s musical interests were cultivated as a child. At age 10 his parents purchased a flute for the budding musician\, and this would remain his primary instrument until age 25\, when Sammuel purchased his first banjo ukulele. With this controversial conversion from classical culture to an instrument better suited to the comic tunes of the 1920s\, it became obvious that a period of music hitherto unknown to the young man would shape his musical career as well as his personal life. Classically trained in voice in addition to flute\, Sammuel’s period sound has been influenced largely by Joey Nash\, Rudy Vallee\, and Russ Colombo. \nThe CCHM Speaker Series is sponsored by the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission and League of Women Voters of Clark County. General admission is $5; seniors and students are $4; children under 18 are $3; and the evening is free for CCHM members\, veterans\, and active-duty military personnel. \nAttendees are encouraged to arrive early\, as seating is limited. \nFor more information\, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or outreach@cchmuseum.org.
URL:https://cchmuseum.org/calendar/speaker-series-5/
LOCATION:Clark County Historical Museum\, 1511 Main St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Hidden Histories: The South Vietnamese Side of the Vietnam War
DESCRIPTION:Clark County Historical Museum and Humanities Washington\, as part of the 2023 CCHM Speaker Series\, are excited to have Julie Pham bring her impactful presentation “Hidden Histories: The South Vietnamese Side of the Vietnam War” to Southwest Washington. The event will occur on Thursday\, April 6\, 2023 in person at the Clark County Historical Museum (1511 Main Street\, Vancouver\, WA 98660). Doors open at 5 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m. \nThe Vietnam War is seen by much of the Western world as being fought between the Americans and North Vietnamese Communists\, with the South Vietnamese largely absent. Yet many Vietnamese refugees who came to America after the war served in the South Vietnamese military\, and there is little recognition and understanding of their contributions and role in the war. In fact\, in American and Vietnamese Communist histories\, the South Vietnamese are painted as corrupt\, apathetic sidekicks to the Americans. How did the South Vietnamese military really experience the Vietnam War? Historian Julie Pham draws from interviews she conducted with 40 South Vietnamese military veterans in the United States\, and illuminates how people can remember historical events differently. \nJulie Pham (she/her) is the CEO of CuriosityBased\, a consulting practice focused on fostering curiosity in the workplace. Her family owns Northwest Vietnamese News. She published Their War: The Perspectives of the South Vietnamese Military in the Words of Veteran-Emigres in 2019. She earned her PhD in history from the University of Cambridge as a Gates Cambridge Scholar. \nPham lives in Seattle. \nThe CCHM Speaker Series is sponsored by the Humanities Washington\, Clark County Historic Preservation Commission\, and the League of Women Voters of Clark County. Thanks to support from Humanities Washington this event is free to the public. \nAttendees are encouraged to arrive early\, as seating is limited. \nFor more information\, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or outreach@cchmuseum.org. \nAbout Humanities Washington\nHumanities Washington is a nonprofit organization dedicated to opening minds and bridging divides by creating spaces to explore different perspectives. For more about Humanities Washington\, visit www.humanities.org. \nAbout the Speakers Bureau Program\nIn communities throughout Washington State\, Speakers Bureau presenters give free public presentations on history\, politics\, music\, philosophy\, spiritual traditions\, and everything in between. \nTheir roster of over 30 Speakers Bureau presenters is made up of professors\, artists\, activists\, historians\, performers\, journalists\, and others—all chosen not only for their expertise\, but also for their ability to inspire discussion with people of all ages and backgrounds. Hundreds of Speakers Bureau events take place each year. Find a Speakers Bureau event near you. \nTo reach as many Washingtonians as possible\, Humanities Washington partners with a wide range of organizations\, including libraries\, schools\, museums\, historical societies\, community centers\, and civic organizations. Qualifying nonprofit organizations are encouraged to host a speaker. \nThe Speakers Bureau program is made possible with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities\, the State of Washington via the Office of the Secretary of State\, the Thomas S. Foley Institute for Public Policy and Public Service at Washington State University\, and generous contributions from other businesses\, foundations\, and individuals.
URL:https://cchmuseum.org/calendar/speaker-series-4/
LOCATION:Clark County Historical Museum\, 1511 Main St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Defending Democracy: Founding of League of Women Voters in Clark County
DESCRIPTION:Clark County Historical Museum continues its 2023 Speaker Series on Thursday\, March 2\, with “Defending Democracy: Founding of League of Women Voters in Clark County.” The event will occur in person at the Clark County Historical Museum (1511 Main Street\, Vancouver\, WA 98660). Doors open at 5 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m. \nOn the heels of the ratification of the 19th Amendment which gave women the right to vote in 1920\, feisty Ruth Karr McKee gathered Vancouver’s key women activists to found the League of Women Voters of Clark County (LWVCC). Join LWVCC members\, Liz Backstrom and Tracy Reilly Kelly\, as they explore this astonishing advocate\, as well as what the early League did for progressive\, non-partisan action. Their discussion will cover 1920 up to the early World War II years. \nTracy Reilly Kelly retired as Program Manager of Community Education at Clark College. Initially a history major\, Tracy received her BA in Human Services from Evergreen State College and an MS in Teaching Health Education at Portland State University. In 2008\, Tracy was honored as a Woman of Achievement by the YWCA of Clark County and Clark College. She currently teaches at Clark part-time. \nElizabeth Backstrom is the Director of Grants and Contracts for YWCA Spokane\, working remotely and enjoying life in Vancouver. She majored in journalism at Western Washington University and earned an MPA at Eastern Washington University. She enjoys reading\, writing\, and history. As a night owl\, she gets through the day on coffee\, humor\, and sheer determination. She joined the LWVCC in August 2021 because of a longtime passion for voting rights and a belief that with enough effort\, democracy can work for everyone. \nThe CCHM Speaker Series is sponsored by the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission and League of Women Voters of Clark County. General admission is $5; seniors and students are $4; children under 18 are $3; and the evening is free for CCHM members\, veterans\, and active-duty military personnel. \nAttendees are encouraged to arrive early\, as seating is limited. \nFor more information\, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or outreach@cchmuseum.org.
URL:https://cchmuseum.org/calendar/speaker-series-3/
LOCATION:Clark County Historical Museum\, 1511 Main St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Chkalov’s Transpolar Flight to Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Chkalov was a Soviet Pilot who\, when attempting to fly from Moscow to Oakland\, had to emergency land at Pearson Airfield in 1937. During this month’s presentation\, Columbia River High School student\, Luke Hildreth\, will be presenting the findings of his History Extended Essay\, in which he explores the question\, “How significant was Chkalov’s flight to Vancouver and what was its significance on politics\, culture\, and aviation in both the Soviet Union and America?”
URL:https://cchmuseum.org/calendar/speaker-series-2/
LOCATION:Clark County Historical Museum\, 1511 Main St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Preserving History: The Historic Preservation Commission
DESCRIPTION:The CCHM Speaker Series wraps up it’s 2022 season on Thursday\, November 3 with “Preserving History: The Historic Preservation Commission.” Join CCHM and members of the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission to learn more about the Commission\, why preservation is so important\, and how you can support HPC’s efforts to protect our historic and cultural resources. The event will occur in-person at the Clark County Historical Museum. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m. \nThe Clark County Historic Preservation Commission raises awareness of the county’s historic and cultural resources and serves as the county’s primary resource on historic preservation. The commission initiates and maintains the Clark County Historic Register and reviews proposed design changes to registered properties.  \nThe CCHM Speaker Series is sponsored by the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission and Versa Events (formerly Wager Audio). General admission is $5; seniors and students are $4; children under 18 are $3; and the evening is free for CCHM members\, veterans\, and active-duty military personnel.  \nAttendees are encouraged to arrive early\, as seating is limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis. \nFor more information\, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or outreach@cchmuseum.org.
URL:https://cchmuseum.org/calendar/preserving-history-the-historic-preservation-commission/
LOCATION:Clark County Historical Museum\, 1511 Main St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:CCHM Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Clark County Historical Museum’s 2022 Speaker Series continues on Thursday\, October 6\, with “A Promise Not Yet Fulfilled: The Chinook Struggle for Recognition” presented by Sam Robinson. The event will occur in-person at the Clark County Historical Museum. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m. \nIn 2001\, the Chinook Nation rejoiced as the Federal Government finally recognized the Chinook Indian Nation as a sovereign entity of their own lands. This celebration was short lived as only a few months later the government rescinded their decision\, leaving the Nation bereft of their right to determine their own future and barred from the resources that are crucial to the People’s survival. Unfortunately\, this moment is only one of many injustices played out since the Treaty at Tansy Point in 1851. \nIn this talk\, Chinook Indian Nation citizen and Vice Chair\, Sam Robinson\, explores the history of the Chinook People and their continued fight for Tribal Recognition. He’ll discuss the importance of recognition for Indigenous Nations\, like the Chinook\, and provide an insight into where their status stands today. \nThe CCHM Speaker Series is sponsored by the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission and Versa Events (formerly Wager Audio). General admission is $5; seniors and students are $4; children under 18 are $3; and the evening is free for CCHM members\, veterans\, and active-duty military personnel.  \nAttendees are encouraged to arrive early\, as seating is limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis. \nFor more information\, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or outreach@cchmuseum.org.
URL:https://cchmuseum.org/calendar/cchm-speaker-series-7-2022-10-06/
LOCATION:Clark County Historical Museum\, 1511 Main St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Fourth Plain Forward: Building Community
DESCRIPTION:Clark County Historical Museum’s 2022 Speaker Series continues on Thursday\, September 1\, with “Fourth Plain Forward: Building Community” presented by Fourth Plain Forward director\, Paul Burgess\, CCHM public historian\, Katie Bush\, and CCHM public history intern\, Tanaka Axberg. The event will occur in-person at the Clark County Historical Museum. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m. \nWhen people think of Vancouver\, Washington\, the city is often associated with a 19th century military fort\, the Columbia River\, and a connection to the Hudson’s Bay Company and the fur trade. Rarely are the stories of the neighborhoods developed during and post-World War II provided the same focus. Yet the people who lived\, worked\, and created these new communities in places such as Vancouver’s Fourth Plain Corridor are as intrinsic to the mosaic that is Vancouver today as those who first made contact with the Indigenous people of the region nearly 125 years ago. \nPart of Clark County Stories\, the Fourth Plain project is a collaboration between Fourth Plain Forward (FPF)\, Washington State University Vancouver (WSUV)\, and the Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) to shed light on these narratives. In this presentation\, Burgess\, Bush\, and Axberg discuss the community’s history as well as current and future plans for the project. \nPaul Burgess is the Executive Director for Fourth Plain Forward. He is an accomplished professional and leader in the social impact space with a successful track record of implementing and advancing complex development programs. \nWith five years of experience in the Global South managing complex international development programming\, Paul has brought comprehensive leadership expertise of cross functional implementation\, delivery and management to this role at Fourth Plain Forward. \nPaul conceived of\, and built the international consultancy www.cdvglobal.com/ to bring equity of opportunity to local communities and nonprofits and has 5 years experience of managing international leadership development programs for young people and over 4 years of middle and high school teaching education experience. Prior to leaving the UK in 2007\, he was a senior operations manager in the UK Prison service\, leading Safer Custody\, anti-bullying and foreign nationals policy at HMP Pentonville in London. \nOver his career\, Paul has lived and worked in 10 countries spanning Asia\, Europe\, Latin America and North America. \nKatie Bush joined CCHM as the museum’s public historian in April 2021. She holds a Masters in Public History from Portland State University (2021) and a Bachelors in History from Western Washington University (2012). Katie was the recipient of the 2020 Oregon Heritage Fellowship from the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office for her work on the policing of impoverished communities in Progressive era Portland. Katie is passionate about surfacing often overlooked or forgotten historical narratives\, and looks forward to bringing this enthusiasm to her work at CCHM. \nTanaka Axberg has been a Vancouver resident since 2016. She graduated from WSUV in May of 2021 with her BA in History and recently finished her first year in the History Master’s Program at Portland State University. Tanka has been involved in and contributing to the Fourth Plain Forward project since it’s inception in 2020. \nThe CCHM Speaker Series is sponsored by the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission and Versa Events (formerly Wager Audio). General admission is $5; seniors and students are $4; children under 18 are $3; and the evening is free for CCHM members\, veterans\, and active-duty military personnel. \nAttendees are encouraged to arrive early\, as seating is limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis. \nFor more information\, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or outreach@cchmuseum.org.
URL:https://cchmuseum.org/calendar/cchm-speaker-series-7-2022-09-01/
LOCATION:Clark County Historical Museum\, 1511 Main St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:"Vancouver Goes to the Movies" with Andy Gregg
DESCRIPTION:Since Vancouverites sat down together to watch a filming of Fitzsimmons and Corbel in 1897\, movies have held an important role as both entertainment and community connector. From the opening of the Palace Theater in 1909 to the Kiggins Theatre today\, the big screen continues to draw people from all backgrounds together for a singularly solitary and shared experience unmatched by other forms of media. Drawing on his research into the golden age of movie theaters in Vancouver\, Gregg explores Vancouver’s movie-going history with a look back at the rise and fall of the single screen theater as well the ways in which movies helped bridge social and racial divides. \nAndrew Gregg is a Vancouver native who saw his first big-screen movie at the Kiggins Theatre in 1961. After a K-12 education in Vancouver Public Schools\, Gregg graduated from Willamette University\, attended Gonzaga University School of Law\, and completed a master’s degree in public history at Washington State University. A National Board Certified teacher\, Gregg has served as Clark County Arts Commission’s chair\, and is currently a Clark County Historic Preservation Commissioner chair. Since 1973\, Gregg has written extensively about his hometown. \nThe CCHM Speaker Series is sponsored by the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission and Versa Events (formerly Wager Audio). General admission is $5; seniors and students are $4; children under 18 are $3; and the evening is free for CCHM members\, veterans\, and active-duty military personnel. \nDoors open at 5pm. Presentation begins at 7pm. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early\, as seating is limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis. \nFor more information\, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or outreach@cchmuseum.org.
URL:https://cchmuseum.org/calendar/cchm-speaker-series-7-2022-08-04/
LOCATION:Clark County Historical Museum\, 1511 Main St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220707T190000
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SUMMARY:CCHM Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Tickets purchased at the door.
URL:https://cchmuseum.org/calendar/cchm-speaker-series-7-2022-07-07/2022-07-07/
LOCATION:Clark County Historical Museum\, 1511 Main St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Pride: Clark County's LGBTQ+ Community Then & Now
DESCRIPTION:Clark County Historical Museum’s 2022 Speaker Series continues on Thursday\, June 2\, 2022\, with “PRIDE: Clark County’s LGBTQ+ Community Then & Now” a panel discussion facilitated by April Buzby (she/they). Doors open at 5 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m. \nIn this event\, we’ll explore Clark County’s LGBTQIA+ community’s history – their challenges\, experiences\, and how life for the community has changed through the years. Joining Buzby are leaders from Clark County Pride Clark County\, La Center’s Gay-Straight Alliance\, and Summer of Pride to discuss their own lives and experiences as leaders in their community. \nThe CCHM Speaker Series is sponsored by the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission and Versa Events (formerly Wager Audio). General admission is $5; seniors and students are $4; children under 18 are $3; and the evening is free for CCHM members\, veterans\, and active-duty military personnel. \nAttendees are encouraged to arrive early\, as seating is limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis. \nFor more information\, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or outreach@cchmuseum.org.
URL:https://cchmuseum.org/calendar/cchm-speaker-series-7-2022-06-02/
LOCATION:Clark County Historical Museum\, 1511 Main St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:From Water Wagons to Private Development: A History of Vancouver Water System
DESCRIPTION:Clark County Historical Museum’s 2022 Speaker Series continues on Thursday\, May 5th\, with “From Water Wagons to Private Development: A History of Vancouver Water System” presented by Jim Pestillo. The event will occur in-person at the Historic Covington House (4201 Main St\, Vancouver\, WA 98663). Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m. \nClean water is key to a healthy and prosperous community. While the Pacific Northwest has an abundance of natural water sources\, as cities and townships grew so did their pressures on these natural systems. From pollution to distance\, adequate water access proved an increasingly more difficult puzzle for community leaders to solve. In this presentation\, Jim Pestillo explores the history of Vancouver’s water systems and the relationship between those systems and the City’s growth. \nJim Pestillo is a retired engineer with an interest in local history. His article “Vancouver Water Delivery 1824-1930: From Water Wagons to Private Development” (2019) and “From Stinky Streets to Sewers: An Overview of Vancouver’s Water and Sewer Systems” (2020) both appeared in Clark County (WA) History published by the Clark County Historical Society. \nThe CCHM Speaker Series is sponsored by the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission and Versa Events (formerly Wager Audio). This event will be free to the public. \nAttendees are encouraged to arrive early\, as seating is limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis. \nFor more information\, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or outreach@cchmuseum.org.
URL:https://cchmuseum.org/calendar/cchm-speaker-series-7-2022-05-05/
LOCATION:Historic Covington House\, 4201 Main St\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:From Pacific Shores to Columbia River Banks: Historical Traces of the Chinese Community in Vancouver\, Washington
DESCRIPTION:Join Music Fusian NW and CCHM as they welcome Dr. Xiuyu Wang for “From pacific Shores to Columbia River banks: Historical Traces of the Chinese Community in Vancouver\, Washington” during this month’s Speaker Series. \nSince the late 19th century\, Chinese immigrants to Vancouver and the Clark County in Washington have contributed to community life in various ways\, creating a legacy that has remained poignant but also sparsely documented and imperfectly known. While different immigration journeys to Vancouver reflected broader shifts in national immigration policies and international relations\, the immigrants themselves often had to rely on personal initiative and family resources in settling into business\, labor\, industry\, service\, education and other sectors. No two stories were exactly alike in this process of community adaptation and growth\, but all reflected some form of fusion between Asian and American lifeways. \nThis presentation offers glimpses of individual stories in their regional and international contexts based on materials from the Clark County Historical Museum and other sources. In recognition that many more facets of this history remain scattered in the community\, this presentation is intended both as a catalyst and an invitation for more community-driven discussions and connections around this local heritage going forward. \nAbout the Presenter \nXiuyu Wang is Associate Professor of History at Washington State University\, where he teaches courses on China and East Asia. His early life and education in Shandong Province coincided with China’s first two decades of reform. After immigrating to the US in the 1990s\, he pursued studies in intercultural communication and journalism before earning a doctorate in modern Chinese history at Carnegie Mellon. Dr. Wang’s research focuses on China’s late imperial and modern ethnic history\, with publications on state-local relations in its southwestern region\, including his book China’s Last Imperial Frontier: Late Qing Expansion in Sichuan’s Tibetan Borderlands. He lives with his family in Vancouver\, Washington. \nMusic Fusian NW is a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Vancouver WA. It aims to use music to empower students\, inspire creativity and collaboration\, increase cultural awareness and build bridges between cultures. Music Fusian NW is excited to partner with the Clark County Historical Museum and Dr. Xiuyu Wang to present the stories and legacy of the Chinese immigrants in Clark County. \nFunding for the evening’s event comes in part from Humanities Washington. The CCHM Speaker Series is sponsored by the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission and Versa Events (formerly Wager Audio). General admission is $5; seniors and students are $4; children under 18 are $3; and the evening is free for CCHM members\, veterans\, and active-duty military personnel. \nAttendees are encouraged to arrive early\, as seating is limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis. \nFor more information\, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or outreach@cchmuseum.org.
URL:https://cchmuseum.org/calendar/speaker-series-apr2022/
LOCATION:Clark County Historical Museum\, 1511 Main St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:(Her)Story: Rebel Women of Clark County
DESCRIPTION:Clark County Historical Museum’s 2022 Speaker Series continues on Thursday\, Mar. 3\, with “(Her)Story: Rebel Women of Clark County” presented by April Buzby (she/they). The event will occur in-person at the Clark County Historical Museum. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m. \nJoin us as Buzby tells the stories of Elizabeth Jane Herrington Irwin and Mary Ellen Bates\, two extraordinary women who served during WWI & WWII. Hear about how Irwin’s story was nearly lost due to a clerical error. Experience the turmoil and concerns of Bates in the aftermath of Pearl Harbor. And learn about the legacy both women left behind. \nApril Buzby is a talented social impact strategist who has spent their career working to create more equitable policies and shine a light on the stories and challenges of marginalized communities. After 10 years in public policy on the national stage\, Buzby shifted their focus to local advocacy and the historical narrative. Currently serving as outreach and public programming manager at Clark County Historical Museum\, Buzby uses their skills and talent to support the organization’s effort to unearth the forgotten stories and communities of Clark County. They hold a BA in Geography from Keene State College and a Master of Community and Regional Planning from University of Oregon. \nThe CCHM Speaker Series is sponsored by the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission and Versa Events (formerly Wager Audio). General admission is $5; seniors and students are $4; children under 18 are $3; and the evening is free for CCHM members\, veterans\, and active-duty military personnel.  \nAttendees are encouraged to arrive early\, as seating is limited. For the safety of staff\, visitors\, and our families\, CCHM does require proof of vaccination for admission to all CCHM events. \nFor more information\, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or outreach@cchmuseum.org.
URL:https://cchmuseum.org/calendar/speaker-series-mar2022/
LOCATION:Clark County Historical Museum\, 1511 Main St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:First Families: The Next Generation
DESCRIPTION:Clark County Historical Museum will launch its 2022 Speaker Series on Thursday\, February 3\, with Melissa Williams’ presentation of “First Families: The Next Generation.” The event will occur in-person at the Clark County Historical Museum. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m. \nJoin us as historian\, Melissa Williams\, and Rites of Passages Youth Program director\, Charles Simmons\, explore the generation that came after the individuals featured in the Vancouver NAACP’s publication First Families of Vancouver’s African American Community. Learn about the events that shaped their lives and the impact they’ve had on Clark County. \nMelissa Williams (she/her) is a U.S. historian who focuses on African American history. Over the past 20 years\, she has contributed to several projects for organizations and institutions including the Center for Columbia River History\, Vancouver NAACP #1139\, U.S. Forest Service\, Clark County Historical Museum\, Washington State University Vancouver\, and Portland State University. Williams earned a B.A. in History from the University of Washington and an M.A. in Public History from Washington State University Vancouver. She is a doctoral student in Educational Leadership at Portland State University and currently serves as Policy Associate for Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion for the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. \nCharles LaRue Simmons is founder and director of Rites of Passage Youth Program\, a summer program dedicated to building skills and providing experiences for African-American Youth. Simmons earned Life-Time K-12 Teaching Certification with a Bachelor in Literature and minors in Black Studies and Political Science from the University of Washington. He is a life-long educator\, teaching for the Vancouver\, Evergreen\, and Washougal School Districts before founding Rites of Passage. Simmons has been a member of the Vancouver NAACP #1139 since 1964. \nThe CCHM Speaker Series is sponsored by the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission and Versa Events (formerly Wager Audio). General admission is $5; seniors and students are $4; children under 18 are $3; and the evening is free for CCHM members\, veterans\, and active-duty military personnel. \nAttendees are encouraged to arrive early\, as seating is limited. For the safety of staff\, visitors\, and our families\, CCHM does require proof of vaccination for admission to all CCHM events. \nFor more information\, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or outreach@cchmuseum.org.
URL:https://cchmuseum.org/calendar/cchm-speaker-series-7/
LOCATION:Clark County Historical Museum\, 1511 Main St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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