Explore Clark County on foot with CCHM! This annual and popular series kicks off June 13! Explore Vancouver’s rich history on a walking tour of the Old City Cemetery, established in 1867 and home to an estimated 6,000 to 8,000 burials. From pioneering families like the Hiddens and Sparks to influential figures like Esther Short […]
Explore Clark County on foot with CCHM! This annual and popular series kicks off June 13! Explore Vancouver’s rich history on a walking tour of the Old City Cemetery, established in 1867 and home to an estimated 6,000 to 8,000 burials. From pioneering families like the Hiddens and Sparks to influential figures like Esther Short […]
Join the Clark County Historical Museum at the Vancouver Pride Block Party for a special presentation with Daniel Quasar, the designer of the internationally recognized Pride Progress Flag. This free public event invites audiences into “Curating A Life - An Afternoon With Daniel Quasar,” an immersive and deeply personal guided tour through Quasar’s life, creative work, and artistic […]
Join us at the Clark County Historical Museum on Saturday, June 19th for a special one-night-only presentation of Voices of the Enslaved and the Free: The Road to Juneteenth, a community readers theater presentation perfromed by Msanii Creative Expressions. This free event explores the origins of Juneteenth through spoken word, music, and poetry, bringing to life Frederick […]
Explore Clark County on foot with CCHM! Explore Camas' rich history on this excursion! Step back in time and explore the rich history of Camas, Washington, on a guided walking tour through its charming downtown. From its early days as a mill town to its vibrant present, Camas boasts beautifully preserved historic buildings, each with […]
Explore Clark County on foot with CCHM! Explore Camas' rich history on this excursion! Step back in time and explore the rich history of Camas, Washington, on a guided walking tour through its charming downtown. From its early days as a mill town to its vibrant present, Camas boasts beautifully preserved historic buildings, each with […]
Explore Clark County on foot with CCHM! Explore historic downtown Vancouver on this walking excursion! Discover the rich history of Vancouver’s Main Street on this walking tour, where each building tells a story of resilience, entrepreneurship, and community. From the city’s first hall and fire department to historic banks, hotels, and theaters, we’ll explore landmarks […]
Explore historic downtown Vancouver on this walking excursion! Explore Clark County on foot with CCHM! Explore historic downtown Vancouver on this walking excursion! Discover the rich history of Vancouver’s Main Street on this walking tour, where each building tells a story of resilience, entrepreneurship, and community. From the city’s first hall and fire department to […]
The Clark County Historical Museum is excited to announce the upcoming Summer Native Art Market on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the museum, located at 1511 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660. This vibrant event will showcase more than 20 talented local Indigenous artists and vendors, including many returning favorites as well as new participants […]
Join historian Tracy Reilly-Kelly as she explores the hidden stories of Clark County! Vancouver has seen its share of brutal homicides with deadly intent. Our Courthouse, damaged repeatedly by fire, witnessed the trials – and imprisonment. Hear some terrible and gruesome tales! At the same time, we needed very secure jails to hold these. Were […]
Explore Clark County on foot with CCHM! Explore the rich history of Parkersville and Washougal with the Calrk County Historical Museum through one of Washington’s oldest incorporated communities. Founded in 1845 when David C. Parker established Parker’s Landing among a Chinook-speaking Indigenous community, Parkersville became an important early settlement along the Columbia River. As merchants […]
Explore Clark County on foot with CCHM! Explore the rich history of Parkersville and Washougal with the Calrk County Historical Museum through one of Washington’s oldest incorporated communities. Founded in 1845 when David C. Parker established Parker’s Landing among a Chinook-speaking Indigenous community, Parkersville became an important early settlement along the Columbia River. As merchants […]