Wander Clark County: Old City Cemetery

Old City Cemetery 2700 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA

Whether you are a history buff, love funerary art, or are just curious about the people who shaped this community, a visit to historic Old City Cemetery is a treat! Hear stories of the leaders and visionaries of Vancouver, learn about their struggles and triumphs in building a new life for their families, as we explore one of the city's earliest cemeteries.

$8

Wander Clark County: Downtown Vancouver

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

Take a tour through the notable buildings and events in the history of Downtown Vancouver. Along the way, we’ll stop at historic downtown establishments and learn about their current offerings.

$8

CCHMuseum After Hours

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

Haven't checked out the museum lately? This month is an Open House! No fuss, no admission. Just a chance wander the exhibits and see what's new.

Free

PAL of SWWA presents “Soul”

Port of Ridgefield 111 W Division St, Ridgefield, WA, United States

The Police Activities League of Southwest Washington is so excited to be participating in YEAR TWO of Friday Night Flicks! Our evening is brought to you by Waste Connections and together we will be providing an evening of fun. Doors open at 7:30pm and after you park your car, you’ll be able to tour police vehicles, buy some food […]

$25

Wander Clark County: Esther Short Neighborhood

Slocum House 605 Esther Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

From beautiful Craftsman homes to towering Gothic churches, the residential neighborhoods of downtown Vancouver are full of wondrous sights and stories. This Saturday we'll explore one of Vancouver's oldest neighborhood, Esther Short.

$8

Hough Foundation presents “Mr. Holland’s Opus”

Port of Ridgefield 111 W Division St, Ridgefield, WA, United States

The Hough Foundation is so excited to be participating in YEAR TWO of Friday Night Flicks! Doors open at 7:30pm and after you park your car, we will have activities for you to participate in and food you can buy. Remember this is a night to not only enjoy each other’s company, but to also fundraise some […]

$25

Wander Clark County: Parkersville

Parker's Landing National Historic Site 24 S A St, Washougal, WA

One of the oldest incorporated communities, Parker's Landing began in 1845 when David C. Parker staked his claim amongst the Chinook-speaking Indigenous community and named the area Parkersville. By the 1870s, merchants had purchased much of the land neighboring Parkersville, giving rise to the community known today as Washougal.

$8

Ridgefield Main Street presents “A League of Their Own”

Port of Ridgefield 111 W Division St, Ridgefield, WA, United States

Ridgefield Main Street is so excited to be participating in YEAR TWO of Friday Night Flicks! Doors open at 7:30pm and after you park your car, we will have activities for you to participate in and food you can buy. Remember this is a night to not only enjoy each other’s company, but to also fundraise […]

$25

Wander Clark County: Washougal Memorial Cemetery

Washougal Memorial Cemetery 3329 Q Street, Washougal, WA, United States

This tour is sponsored by the Camas-Washougal Community Chest. The tour is free for Camas-Washougal residents. Summer is the right time to wander through and learn the stories of people who have lived, worked, and carved out their place in Clark County. Our history tours offer a fascinating glimpse through the windows of time, offering […]

$8

Vancouver’s Legacy of Alternative Education

 

 

 

 

The Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) is excited to present retired alternative educator Pepper Kim as November’s Speaker Series lecturer on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the program begins at 7:00 pm.

Pepper will delve into the development of the non-traditional learning opportunities for students of Clark County from the 1970s onward, from the humble beginnings of the Rainbow Gardens Learning and Food Cooperative to the development of the Cascadia Tech Academy (Clark County Skills Center) and Running Start.

The presentation is part of the CCHM’s ongoing Speaker Series, which features talks by local historians, authors, and experts on a variety of topics related to Clark County history.

The CCHM Speaker Series is presented by the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission. Admission to the presentation is $5 for the general public and free for CCHM members, veterans, and active-duty military personnel. The museum is located at 1511 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660.

For more information about the Clark County Historical Museum or the Speaker Series, please contact us at outreach@cchmuseum.org or call 360-993-5679.

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