Haunted Walking Tours
2023-09-30 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-10-06 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-10-07 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-10-13 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-10-14 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-10-20 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-10-21 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-10-27 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) and 1 more date | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Tickets on sale August 7th! For more information go to https://cchmuseum.org/programs-events/haunted-walking-tours/

Double Crossed: The American Missionary Spies of World War II
2023-10-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Clark County Historical Museum and Humanities Washington are excited to welcome Matthew Avery Sutton’s remarkable presentation, “Double Crossed: The American Missionary Spies of World War II.” The event will occur on Thursday, October 5, 2023 in person at the Clark County Historical Museum (1511 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660). Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m.
What made a good missionary also made a good spy, or so thought American intelligence agencies in World War II. These religious men and women carried out covert operations, bombings, and assassinations—confident that their nefarious deeds would eventually help them achieve their mission by expanding the kingdom of God.
Historian Matthew Avery Sutton tells the extraordinary story of these missionaries, priests, and rabbis who played an outsized role in leading the United States to victory in World War II. This talk is an untold story of wartime spy craft and a profound account of the compromises and doubts that war forces on those who wage it.
Matthew Avery Sutton (he/him) is the Berry Family Distinguished Professor in Liberal Arts and the chair of the Department of History at Washington State University. He has authored several books, the most recent of which is Double Crossed: The Missionaries Who Spied for the United States During the Second World War (2019), off which his talk is based. He has written for the New York Times and Washington Post. In 2016, he was appointed a Guggenheim Foundation Fellow.
The CCHM Speaker Series is sponsored by the Humanities Washington and Clark County Historic Preservation Commission. Thanks to support from Humanities Washington this event is free to the public.
For more information, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or outreach@cchmuseum.org.
About Humanities Washington
Humanities Washington is a nonprofit organization dedicated to opening minds and bridging divides by creating spaces to explore different perspectives. For more about Humanities Washington, visit www.humanities.org.
About the Speakers Bureau Program
In communities throughout Washington State, Speakers Bureau presenters give free public presentations on history, politics, music, philosophy, spiritual traditions, and everything in between.
Their roster of over 30 Speakers Bureau presenters is made up of professors, artists, activists, historians, performers, journalists, and others—all chosen not only for their expertise, but also for their ability to
inspire discussion with people of all ages and backgrounds. Hundreds of Speakers Bureau events take place each year. Find a Speakers Bureau event near you.
To reach as many Washingtonians as possible, Humanities Washington partners with a wide range of organizations, including libraries, schools, museums, historical societies, community centers, and civic organizations. Qualifying nonprofit organizations are encouraged to host a speaker.
The Speakers Bureau program is made possible with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the State of Washington via the Office of the Secretary of State, the Thomas S. Foley Institute for Public Policy and Public Service at Washington State University, and generous contributions from other businesses, foundations, and individuals.

Community Take-over: League of Women Voters of Clark County
2023-10-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Have you ever wondered where the PNW’s love for hops and IPAs began? Or who was the first female riverboat captain on the Columbia? Have fun and meet others every First Friday while exploring our community’s history during #CCHMuseum AfterHours!
It’s Community takeover time! This month the League of Women Voters of Clark County is taking over the museum. Join us from 5pm to 8pm to meet great people and learn more about one of our many amazing community partners.

Community Take-over: League of Women Voters of Clark County
2023-10-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Come to a Celebration of Voting First Friday on October 4, 5 – 8pm, at the Clark County Historical Museum! Discover why voting is key to democracy through fun activities and games. Join a team to play Spin the Wheel or the Election Night Game. Vote for the winning Fat Bear at the Contest on Alaska’s Katmai Peninsula on our Voting Machine! Explore how to unpack what the various initiatives on the ballot mean, VoteWA.gov, find info on your candidates and redrawn district lines. Sip a beer taste at the History of Brewing. Naturally we will register you to vote!

Covington House Open House
2023-10-15 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-19 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-17 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-21 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-18 12:00 - 15:00 | Historic Covington House, 4201 Main St, Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States

Campfire Tales 5: Little Couve of Horror
2023-10-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Clark County Historical Museum wraps up its 2023 History on Tap season at the Kiggins Theatre on Wednesday, Oct. 18, with the fifth and final year of “Campfire Tales: Little Couve of Horror.” Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m.
For this final rendition of Campfire Tales, local historians Pat Jollota, Brad Richardson, and Jeff Davis bring their spookiest and creepiest stories from Clark County’s past – including never before heard haunting accounts as well as tales of vice and crime.
Before the main event, see if you can figure out which tidbits of history are true and which ones are fake in our newest segment, One History and A Lie. And learn who is the true King or Queen of trivia as we conclude this year’s head-to-head battle between the husband-and-wife duo behind our season sponsor, My Family Guide, Ben and Angela Surrat, during Clark County Trivia.
Admission to History on Tap is $12 for CCHM members, $15 in advance for non-members, and $18 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the Kiggins Theatre Box Office or online at https://www.kigginstheatre.com/movie/history-on-tap—campfire-tales-5/.
The History on Tap season is brought to you by My Family Guide. Special thanks to our show sponsors: the Historic Music Preservation Project and Realvest. Program support provided by Versa Events.
For more information, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or outreach@cchmuseum.org.

Vancouver Writers Guild Workshop
2023-10-19 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-11-16 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-12-21 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-01-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States

The Campbells and The Columbian: Searching for my Great-Grandfather, Herbert J. Campbell
2023-11-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Vancouver Community Library (Columbian Room), 901 C St, Vancouver, 98660, United States
Join Will Campbell, as he presents the story of his great-grandfather, newspaperman Herbert J. Campbell. Learn about the man that started the Campbell news legacy when he purchased The Columbian in 1921. Find out how The Columbian has changed and grown with Vancouver through the years. And discover what the future holds for the paper and the family.
Will Campbell is a fourth-generation owner of The Columbian and is the Innovation Editor at The Columbian. He directs The Columbian’s special projects, including Community Funded Journalism and the growing number of Columbian-hosted events. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 2017 with a degree in journalism and worked for The Spokesman-Review in Spokane for two years as a crime, courts, and public safety reporter. He joined The Columbian full-time in 2019 as an Assistant Metro Editor and Business Reporter.
The CCHM Speaker Series is sponsored by the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission. November’s presentation is brought to you with support from The Columbian and the Fort Vancouver Regional Library. This evening is free to the public.
For more information, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or outreach@cchmuseum.org.

#CCHM After Hours Open House
2023-11-03 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Have you ever wondered where the PNW’s love for hops and IPAs began? Or who was the first female riverboat captain on the Columbia? Have fun and meet others every First Friday while exploring our community’s history during #CCHMuseum After Hours!
Each monthly event showcases a different theme with experiences such as pop-up exhibits, workshops, live performances, author readings, and more. While you’re here, be sure to explore our award winning exhibits to learn about the women who helped build the Clark County or dance through the history of music in our community.

Black Woman in Green: The Voice of Gloria Brown
2024-02-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Join Dr. Donna Sinclair as she discusses her latest book, Black Woman in Green: Gloria Brown and the Unmarked Trail to Forest Service Leadership. Co-written with Gloria Brown, the book details Brown’s journey from an agency transcriptionist with the US Forest Service in D.C. to becoming the first African American woman to attain the rank of forest supervisor for the agency.
“Gloria’s journey from a young widow and East Coast city girl to western forester and agency leader pulls together unexpected threads of African American, environmental, and Northwest history. Most importantly, it is an inspiring story with lessons about overcoming challenges, self-advocacy, determination, and putting dreams into action. I was honored to write Black Woman in Green with Gloria and am excited to share her story with the Clark County community.”
Dr. Donna Sinclair is a historian and scholar specializing in oral history and the history of the Pacific Northwest. Sinclair holds a bachelor’s degree from Washington State University – Vancouver as well as a Master’s in History and Ph.D. in Urban Studies from Portland State University. She teaches as an adjunct for Washington State University Vancouver and Western Oregon University, served on the Washougal Planning Commission in 2017, and is on the Washougal School Board of Directors.
The CCHM Speaker Series is presented by the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission. This month’s presentation is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Clark County. General admission is $5; seniors and students are $4; children under 18 are $3; and the evening is free for CCHM members, veterans, and active-duty military personnel.
For more information, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or outreach@cchmuseum.org.

***RESCHEDULED*** History A-Brewin': Lucky Lager Untapped
2024-02-22 19:00 - 21:00 | WA
Due to current road conditions, tonight’s History on Tap program has been rescheduled to Thursday, February 22nd. All current ticket holders will receive additional information from the Kiggins Theatre. Please contact outreach@cchmuseum.org if you have any additional questions. We thank you for your understanding. Please be safe out there!
Clark County Historical Museum kicks off its 2024 History on Tap season at the Kiggins Theatre on Thursday, January 18th with historians Tyler Castle and Pat Franco presenting “History a-Brewin’: Lucky Lager Untapped.” The program will celebrate the 90-year history of the Lucky Lager Brewing Company through an exploration of past marketing campaigns, memorabilia, and other pieces of the company’s past.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m.
Founded in San Francisco in 1934, Lucky Lager Brewing Company was one of the first major breweries to open in the Pacific Northwest after Prohibition. The company’s flagship beer, Lucky Lager, quickly became a popular choice for beer drinkers in the region. From 1934 until 1982 Lucky Lager’s iconic brew was produced in Vancouver. Embark on a nostalgic adventure as we delve into the captivating narrative of this brand – tracing its early beginnings through its enduring legacy in Vancouver’s brewing scene.
Take home a piece of Lucky Lager history! Donate $10 to CCHM at the show and receive a 70-year-old Lucky Lager bottle opener and four of their iconic 50-year-old puzzle beer caps.
Pat Franco, a renowned historian in the realm of beer memorabilia, has passionately curated and collected artifacts since the age of 17, starting his journey in 1980. Specializing in Lucky Lager Brewery, he has become the go-to authority on the brand’s history, earning a well-deserved reputation as the most prominent historian in the field. Explore the fascinating world of brewing through the eyes of a dedicated collector and historian, as Pat Franco brings the story of Lucky Lager Brewery to life.
Tyler Castle born in Vancouver, WA longtime collector of all things Lucky Lager. Tyler has been around Lucky since birth with family members working there including his father, Larry Castle. Tyler is passionate about saving all the history from the brewery be it physical or stories. Over the past 30 plus years he has amassed the largest Lucky Lager brewing collection in the world in a big part through his longtime friendship with Patrick Franco.
Before the main event, see if you can figure out which tidbits of history are true and which ones are fake in our newest segment, “A History and A Lie”. And watch as contestants battle for the title of “King of Trivia” during Clark County Trivia.
Tickets to History on Tap are now $5 in advance. Event day admission is $10 at the door and free for CCHM Members. Purchase your tickets at the Kiggins Theatre Box Office or online at https://www.kigginstheatre.com/movie/history-on-tap—history-a-brewin-lucky-lager-untapped/.
The 2024 History on Tap season is brought to you by Vancouver’s Downtown Association. This month’s presentation is sponsored by Archaeological Services, LLC. Program support provided by Versa Events.

“A Teacher Goes to War” Book Talk and Presentation by author Jeff Dacus
2024-02-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Join Retired Vancouver School District teacher and author, Jeff Dacus, for his presentation and book talk, “A Teacher Goes to War,” Saturday, February 24, 2024, The event will occur in-person at the Clark County Historical Museum (1511 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660).
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the presentation begins at 6:30 p.m.
Dacus will present a book talk about “Desert Storm: Marines,” a story of a group of young men that included college students, a plumber, a farmer, a Boeing engineer, laborers, and a teacher, that were called into service during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. The Marine reservists came from all over Washington State: Bremerton, Kent, Woodinville, Spokane, Yakima, Vancouver, and all points of the compass. They spent three weeks training on new equipment, went to Saudi Arabia where they led the liberation of Kuwait, and a few weeks later returned to assume their civilian occupations. They were truly “citizen-soldiers.”
Jeff Dacus (MSgt. USMC ret.) is former teacher, author, speaker, and historian. He has written three books, Desert Storm Marines: A Marine Tank Company in the Gulf, Fighting Corsairs: The Men of Marine Fighting Squadron, and Perceptions of Battle: Washington’s Victory at Monmouth.
This event is free to the public. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.

#CCHM After Hours Local Author Fair
2024-03-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
A celebration of the written word is coming to #CCHMuseum After Hours this September! Brought to you by Clark County Historical Museum and Birdhouse Books, the Local Authors Book Fair features a fantastic array of familiar and new local authors representing a broad range of genres at this free, family friendly event.
A few of the authors expected to attend include:

Pat Jollota – Naming Clark County, Darkness Next Door, Murder of JoAnn Dewey, Vanishing Vancouver, Haunted Vancouver
Jeff Davis – Weird Washington, Custer’s Other Brother-in-Law, Ghost, Critters, and Sacred Places Vol I-III
Donna Sinclair – Black Woman in Green
Russell Mickler – The Ballad of Skyer Dannon
Patty Grasher – Explore Vancouver Washington
Kathy Box – A Continent Between Us
Gina Mercado – Birdie Flies
Kristen Burchell – Enter Elisabeth
Gretchen McLellan – When Your Daddy’s a Soldier
Deb Cushman – Frigg’s Journey to Anasga

The Local Author Fair is a free event for all ages, including children, teens, adults, and families.
#CCHMuseum After Hours is a monthly event that showcases a different theme with experiences such as pop-up exhibits, workshops, live performances, author readings, and more. It is part of the museum’s ongoing commitment to promoting community partners and their stories. The Clark County Local Authors Book Fair is a great opportunity to discover new books and authors. It is also a chance to support local businesses and the arts.
For more information, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or outreach@cchmuseum.org.

When Vancouver Missed the Boat: Those who kept Vancouver from Growing
2024-03-04 18:00 - 20:30 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
The Chapter DJ PEO and the Clark County Historical Museum are partnering on Monday, March 4, 2024 to host a presentation by Vancouver’s Historian, Pat Jollota, titled “When Vancouver Missed the Boat: Those who kept Vancouver from Growing.” The event is both a presentation and a fundraiser for the Chapter DJ PEO scholarship program. All proceeds will go to the Women’s Educational Scholarships Program. The event will occur in person at the Clark County Historical Museum (1511 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660). Doors open at 5:15 p.m. and the presentation begins at 6:00 p.m.
Click this link to purchase tickets – An Evening with Pat
Renown local historian, Pat Jollota, will guide the audience through the trials and tribulations surrounding the development of Vancouver. From the early endeavors to bring a railway to the burgeoning town to the numerous battles over bridging the Columbia River. Jollota’s encyclopedia knowledge of our area’s history and expert and often humorous oration style will make for an evening not to be missed.
When one thinks of history in Clark County the first person who comes to mind is Pat Jollota. Pat has devoted decades of her life to gathering, saving, and sharing the stories of Vancouver, Washington, and Clark County.
Pat arrived in Vancouver in 1982. In that same year, she started her 18-year career at the Clark County Historical Museum. In her roles as curator at the Museum, Pat would spend innumerable hours reading through the Columbian newspaper, hearing the stories of guests to the research library, and telling newly uncovered stories of Clark County. She started writing down the history of Clark County in the pages of the Clark County historical Museum’s annual, Clark County History. However, her first book Naming Clark County was an immediate hit. To this day, Naming Clark County is one of the most popular local books available.
Since then, Pat’s authorship of local history has been prolific, writing Darkness Next Door, Downtown Vancouver, Camas, Legendary Locals of Vancouver, Vanishing Vancouver, The Murder of Joanne Dewey in Vancouver, Washington, and Haunted Vancouver Washington. Pat Jollota’s story is one of a historian who has made history while saving and sharing it.
This event is sponsored by the Clark County Historic Museum. Tickets are $15 and are limited. Cookie and coffee with be served. All proceeds from ticket sales, donations made at the event, and sales of Darkness Next Door and Naming Clark County will go to the Women’s Educational Scholarship of PEO.
Can’t make the talk, but still want to support? You can donate in support of the scholarship fund at www.cchmuseum.org/give_peo/
For more information, contact Carol Jean McClelland, Events Director, chapterdjpeo@gmail.com.
