Clark County Historical Museum

Wander Clark County: HerStory - Early Tour (9:00 AM)
2026-08-15 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Travel back on this engaging walking tour celebrating the remarkable women who shaped Vancouver and Clark County; this tour brings to life the stories of Indigenous women, Oregon Trail pioneers, business leaders, physicians, educators, activists, artists, and wartime workers whose courage and determination transformed the community. From Esther Short’s fight to secure her family’s land claim to Mother Joseph’s architectural legacy and the trailblazing women who led businesses, libraries, schools, and city government, discover the powerful and often overlooked stories of Vancouver’s founding mothers and changemakers.

Wander Clark County: HerStory - Late Tour (11:00 AM)
2026-08-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States

Wander Clark County: Historic Old Town Ridgefield - Early Tour (9:00 AM)
2026-08-22 09:00 - 10:00 | Overlook Park, 113-131 S Main Ave, Ridgefield, WA, 98642, United States
Step into Ridgefield’s past on this walking tour through its historic downtown, where early pioneers, industrious mill owners, and enterprising merchants shaped the city we know today. From the Chinook village of Cathlapotle to the arrival of settlers like the Carty and Shobert families, Ridgefield’s history is one of resilience and transformation. Explore landmarks such as the Ridgefield Hardware Store, Union Ridge Presbyterian Church, and the historic Liberty Theater, each with its own story to tell. Discover how this once-bustling hub of timber, agriculture, and commerce evolved into the charming community it is today.

Wander Clark County: Historic Old Town Ridgefield - Late Tour (11:00 AM)
2026-08-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Overlook Park, 113-131 S Main Ave, Ridgefield, WA, 98642, United States

Wander Clark County: Washougal Memorial Cemetery - Early Tour (9:00 AM)
2026-08-29 09:00 - 10:00 | Washougal Memorial Cemetery, 3329 Q Street, Washougal, WA, United States
Discover the stories of Washougal’s pioneers on the Washougal Memorial Cemetery Walking Tour. This journey takes visitors through the historic Pioneer Sections A and B, where the town’s earliest settlers rest. Learn about the influential families who shaped Washougal, from homesteaders and war veterans to entrepreneurs and civic leaders. Uncover the origins of Washougal’s founding through the lives of figures like Richard Ough, a Hudson’s Bay Company trader who married Chinook princess White Wing, and Joseph Gibbons, an early pioneer who helped establish the town. Walk among the gravestones of soldiers, business owners, and trailblazers whose legacies live on in the fabric of the community. This tour offers a moving glimpse into the past, connecting you with the people who built Washougal.

Wander Clark County: Washougal Memorial Cemetery - Late Tour (11:00 AM)
2026-08-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Washougal Memorial Cemetery, 3329 Q Street, Washougal, WA, United States
