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Lunchtime Walking Tour: VANCOUVER’S FIRST SUBURBS & EARLY RETAIL DISTRICT
FeaturedClark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United StatesJoin historian Tracy Reilly-Kelly as she explores the hidden stories of Clark County! The first suburban development in town was called North Vancouver, platted in 1883. It was pretty “close in” by our measures – just past the Museum. After electricity arrived in 1902, between 1905 – 1920, an explosion of housing occurred. Explore housing […]
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Wander Clark County: Historic Downtown Battle Ground – Early Tour (9:00 AM)
Dev's Coffee Bar 316 E Main St., Battle Ground, WA, United StatesExplore Clark County on foot with CCHM! Explore historic downtown Battle Ground on this walking excursion! Step into history with the Battle Ground Walking Tour, where each stop brings the past to life. Discover how this town got its unique name from a peaceful resolution gone awry in 1855. Stroll down Main Street, once the […]
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Wander Clark County: Historic Downtown Battle Ground – Late Tour (11:00 AM)
Dev's Coffee Bar 316 E Main St., Battle Ground, WA, United StatesExplore Clark County on foot with CCHM! Explore historic downtown Battle Ground on this walking excursion! Step into history with the Battle Ground Walking Tour, where each stop brings the past to life. Discover how this town got its unique name from a peaceful resolution gone awry in 1855. Stroll down Main Street, once the […]
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Lunchtime Walking Tour: KAUFFMAN AVE: URBAN & RURAL
FeaturedCorner of Fourth Plain and Kauffman 1006 W Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA, United StatesJoin historian Tracy Reilly-Kelly as she explores the hidden stories of Clark County! Did you know that Kauffman AV was the site of Vancouver’s First Fruit Valley? Visit the home of Andrew Quarnberg, the agrarian genius who transformed the nut and fruit industry to flourish in the early 1900’s. Walk by the early Hidden brick […]
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Wander Clark County: Historic Arnada Neighborhood – Early Tour (9:00 AM)
Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United StatesStep into one of Vancouver’s most charming and historic neighborhoods on this guided walking tour through Arnada. Nestled just north of downtown, Arnada offers a fascinating glimpse into the city’s growth during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, with tree lined streets, beautifully preserved homes, and stories that connect local families, architecture, and community […]
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Wander Clark County: Historic Arnada Neighborhood – Late Tour (11:00 AM)
Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United StatesStep into one of Vancouver’s most charming and historic neighborhoods on this guided walking tour through Arnada. Nestled just north of downtown, Arnada offers a fascinating glimpse into the city’s growth during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, with tree lined streets, beautifully preserved homes, and stories that connect local families, architecture, and community […]
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Speaker Series – The Second Mrs. Hidden: Exploring the Life of Grace Hulin Hidden
FeaturedHidden House Event Space 100 West 13th Street, Vancouver, United StatesJoin the Clark County Historical Museum for a special evening at the historic Hidden House as local historian Peri Muhich explores the life and legacy of Grace Hulin Hidden. While often remembered as the second wife of Lowell Hidden, Grace Hulin Hidden made significant contributions to the Vancouver community through her dedication to civic and […]
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Lunchtime Walking Tour: THE BIG FIRE & HOW DOWNTOWN CHANGED
FeaturedFountain at Esther Short ParkJoin historian Tracy Reilly-Kelly as she explores the hidden stories of Clark County! Meet at Esther Short Park Waterfall Fountain In 1910 a large fire damaged the Lower Main St area. Fire has threatened Vancouver over and over and in its history. Learn how fires shaped Downtown – and what it took to modernize it […]
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Exhibit Opening: Moments That Made Us
FeaturedClark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States-The Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) will host a community celebration on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring the opening of its new Moments That Made Us exhibit alongside the grand opening of the new Vancouver Visitor Center, located in the museum lobby. The free event will take place at […]
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Wander Clark County: HerStory – Early Tour (9:00 AM)
Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United StatesTravel 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 […]
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Wander Clark County: HerStory – Late Tour (11:00 AM)
Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United StatesTravel 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 […]
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