One of the oldest incorporated communities, Parker's Landing began in 1845 when David C. Parker staked his claim amongst the Chinook-speaking Indigenous community and named the area Parkersville. By the 1870s, merchants had purchased much of the land neighboring Parkersville, giving rise to the community known today as Washougal.
Ridgefield Main Street is so excited to be participating in YEAR TWO of Friday Night Flicks! Doors open at 7:30pm and after you park your car, we will have activities for you to participate in and food you can buy. Remember this is a night to not only enjoy each other’s company, but to also fundraise […]
This tour is sponsored by the Camas-Washougal Community Chest. The tour is free for Camas-Washougal residents. Summer is the right time to wander through and learn the stories of people who have lived, worked, and carved out their place in Clark County. Our history tours offer a fascinating glimpse through the windows of time, offering […]
Rocksolid is so excited to be participating in YEAR TWO of Friday Night Flicks! Doors open at 7:30pm and after you park your car, we will have activities for you to participate in and food you can buy. Remember this is a night to not only enjoy each other’s company, but to also fundraise some dollars […]
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.
The Clark County Historical Museum is so excited to be participating in YEAR TWO of Friday Night Flicks! Doors open on August 5th at 7:30pm and after you park your car, we will have activities for you to participate in and food you can buy. Remember this is a night to not only enjoy each other’s company, […]
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.
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.
This month we're welcoming historian and author, Jeff Davis, for a meet the author and book signing. Davis has written, edited, or contributed to several books on military history and pop culture. He is the author of Custer's Other Brother-in-Law: The Orders Book of Lieutenant Frederick S. Calhoun as well as several books on paranormal lore in the Pacific Northwest.
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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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