This week we're celebrating Main Streets with a look at Old Town Ridgefield!. We'll begin at Overlook Park and enjoy a tour of the sites of the early businesses and landmarks that are still the heart of the community. Special thanks to this week's tour sponsors, the Olde Library Inn and the City of Ridgefield. […]
Vancouver has a long history of powerful, prominent women both in and out of politics. Spend time with us learning about key female figures in Vancouver's history - their accomplishments, disappointments, and the lasting mark they left on this community. Follow up the tour with a visit to our exhibit (Her)story: Founders, Leaders, and Visionaries which explores the women who have shaped Clark County.
Learn about Battle Ground’s quirky history, from its beginnings as an immigrant community to an infamous bank robbery in 1946. Discover architectural gems designed by prolific architect Day Hillborn, and hear stories about the people that settled in the communities which eventually became the City of Battle Ground.
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The Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) is excited to present retired alternative educator Pepper Kim as November’s Speaker Series lecturer on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the program begins at 7:00 pm. Pepper will delve into the development of the non-traditional learning opportunities for students of Clark County from the 1970s onward, from the humble beginnings of the Rainbow Gardens Learning and Food Cooperative to the development of the Cascadia Tech Academy (Clark County Skills Center) and Running Start. The presentation is part of the CCHM’s ongoing Speaker Series, which features talks by local historians, authors, and experts on a variety of topics related to Clark County history. The CCHM Speaker Series is presented by the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission. Admission to the presentation is $5 for the general public and free for CCHM members, veterans, and active-duty military personnel. The museum is located at 1511 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660. For more information about the Clark County Historical Museum or the Speaker Series, please contact us at outreach@cchmuseum.org or call 360-993-5679. |
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