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  • 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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  • CCHM Speaker Series: Hidden Layers: Women’s Undergarments and How They’ve Shaped Ladies’ Liberties

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    Camas Public Library 625 NE 4th Ave, Camas, WA, United States

    What do corsets, petticoats, bloomers, and modern foundations have in common? They tell the story of women’s lives, liberties, and changing roles in society. Join the Clark County Historical Museum for Hidden Layers: Women’s Undergarments and How They’ve Shaped Ladies’ Liberties, an engaging and entertaining Speaker Series presentation that explores how fashion has both restricted […]

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  • CCHM After Hours: League of Women Voters

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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. On Friday, March 6, enjoy free admission from 5:00 to 8:00 PM and explore our exhibits after hours in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Connect with local organizations that are strengthening civic […]

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  • Spring Equinox Native Art Market

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

    The Clark County Historical Museum is delighted to host the Spring Equinox Native Art Market on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the museum. This dynamic community event will feature 17 gifted local Indigenous artists and vendors, blending returning favorites with exciting new participants. Visitors can shop a wide selection […]

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  • A Map Of Her Own: An Afternoon Author Talk With Dede Montgomery

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

    Join the Clark County Historical Museum for a special midday author talk at the historic Covington House. On Saturday, March 28 at noon, sixth-generation Pacific Northwest author and blogger Dede Montgomery will share the stories, history, and family legacies that shape her writing and connect deeply to the Columbia River region. Montgomery’s latest novel, A Map of Her […]

  • Vancouver’s Poet: The Life and Works of Mary Barnard

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    Fort Vancouver Visitor Center 1501 E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA

    Discover Vancouver poet Mary Barnard with historian Betty Bell; her modernist poetry, ties to Ezra Pound, and famed translations of Sappho. Join us for an inspiring evening with local literary historian Betty Bell as she partners with the Clark County Historical Museum to share the remarkable story of Vancouver poet Mary Barnard for our Speaker […]

  • CCHM After Hours – Printed Matter Vancouver

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

    Join us Friday, April 3, 2026, at the Clark County Historical Museum for an evening of art, writing, and community as we welcome Printed Matter Vancouver as our featured partner for After Hours, part of the Vancouver Downtown Association First Friday Art Walk. Printed Matter Vancouver supports writers at every stage of their journey, offering […]

  • Museum Closed for Maintenance

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

  • CCHM After Hours – Vietnamese Community of Clark County

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

    Join us during Vancouver’s First Friday Art Walk for a special evening at the Clark County Historical Museum! Enjoy free admission from 5–8 PM, explore the exhibits, and connect with local organizations. This month, we’re excited to welcome the Vietnamese Community of Clark County (VCCC) as our featured community partner. Founded in 1992, VCCC supports Vietnamese immigrants […]

  • Speaker Series: The American Revolution’s End and an Empire’s Beginning

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    Fort Vancouver Visitor Center 1501 E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA

    The Clark County Historical Society presents Humanities Washington speaker Lawrence B. A. Hatter for the May installment of its Speaker Series. "Could the American Revolution have been both a fight for human liberty—and for empire and dominance?" Historian Lawrence Hatter explores the striking duality at the heart of the Revolutionary era. Audiences will encounter a […]

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