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  • MEMBERS ONLY – The Story of the Old Apple Tree

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    Historic Covington House 4201 Main St, Vancouver, WA, United States

    Join us on Saturday, November 15, for an exclusive evening with Executive Director Brad Richardson as he explores the remarkable story of Washington State’s very first apple tree. Planted by the Hudson’s Bay Company in 1826, this humble tree took root in more ways than one—its legacy and descendants have become symbols of Clark County’s […]

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  • 2025 Annual Members Meeting

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    Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States

    Current members,  join the Clark County Historical Museum at 6 pm Thursday, Nov. 20, for our annual membership meeting and awards ceremony. Brad Richardson, Executive Director of the Clark County Historical Museum, will share our accomplishments of 2025, and highlight the exciting programs, events, and exhibits of 2026. During the event, awards will also be […]

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  • MEMBERS ONLY – Horrible Homicides Vs. Early Churches + Revival Grounds Walking Tour

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    Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States

    The area around Vancouver's Courthouse is a study in opposites: at the same crossroads were Saints + Sinners. See where the early churches in Vancouver were located, and hear about the famous Tabernacle and church revival grounds. Just across the street walk around where all three of Vancouver's Courthouses were erected learn about the numerous […]

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  • Museum Closed Thanksgiving Week

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    Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States

    The Clark County Historical Museum will be closed November 23 through December 1, reopening on December 2.

  • Exhibit Opening Reception: Echoes of Fort Vancouver: How the Fur Trade Shaped Clark County

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    Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States

    RSVP HERE Opening Reception: Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660 Admission: Free and open to the public The Clark County Historical Museum is proud to announce the opening of its newest exhibit, Echoes of Fort Vancouver: How the Fur Trade […]

  • Winter Native Art Market

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    Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States

      The Clark County Historical Museum is excited to announce the Winter Native Art Market! This highly anticipated event will feature a curated selection of 17 local Indigenous artists and vendors, including returning favorites and several new participants. Visitors will have the chance to purchase unique handcrafted arts, crafts, jewelry, and other Indigenous-made goods, perfect […]

  • Clark County Historical Museum Closed

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    Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States

    The Clark County Historical Museum will be closed from December 21 through February 2, 2026, and will reopen to the public on Tuesday, February 3. We can’t wait to welcome you back in the new year! Come visit us and discover some exciting updates and fresh changes throughout the museum!

  • CCHM Speaker Series: How America Talks (Differently) About Slavery

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    Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States

    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 […]

  • CCHM After Hours: NAACP Vancouver, Odyssey World, LULAC

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    Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States

    Join us for CCHM After Hours at the Clark County Historical Museum!Celebrate community, culture, and connection during a special evening at the museum as part of our After Hours event. On Friday, February 6, enjoy free museum admission from 5:00 to 8:00 PM and explore our exhibits after hours while connecting with local community organizations […]

  • Where Faith Meets Freedom: Jesus, The Cross, Liberation

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    Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States

    In celebration of Black History Month, the NAACP and the Clark County Historical Museum invite the community to a shared dinner and conversation centered on two foundational texts of Black theology: The Cross and the Lynching Tree by the Rev. Dr. James H. Cone and Jesus and the Disinherited by the Rev. Dr. Howard Thurman, […]

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  • History on Tap: Liberty Factory – A Look at the Kaiser Shipyards

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    Old Liberty Theater 115 Main Ave, Ridgefield, WA, United States

    The Clark County Historical Museum is pleased to welcome back author and maritime journalist Peter Marsh for the next installment of its popular History on Tap series. Marsh will present “Liberty Factory: A Look at the Kaiser Shipyards” on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Old Liberty Theater in Ridgefield. In this […]

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  • Penguin Talks: How History Works – The Diary of a Local Historian

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    Vancouver Community Library (Columbian Room) 901 C St, Vancouver, United States

    Join Clark County Historical Museum Executive Director Brad Richardson on Wednesday, March 4 at noon in the Columbia Room at the Fort Vancouver Regional Library for an engaging talk on what it means to serve as both a steward and storyteller of our community’s shared history. Brad will explore the responsibilities, challenges, and rewards of […]

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