Museum Closed
Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United StatesWe will be closed Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. Have a safe and fun holiday!
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Behind the Scenes: CCHM Collections Show & Tell
Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United StatesLearn from CCHM collections manager, Liza Schade, how CCHM cares for our collection through preservation and public access; see some of the interesting and newest donations; and find out how we use these treasures to inform people about the region’s heritage and its importance in their daily lives.
$5
#CCHM After Hours: Vancouver Sign Co @ 100
Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United StatesJoin Vancouver Sign Co. as they celebrate 100 years of bringing some of the most iconic signs to Vancouver's landscape. The evening will include a pop-up exhibit featuring artifacts highlighting the company's history and a special birthday celebration.
Wander Clark County: Parkersville SOLD OUT
Parker's Landing National Historic Site 24 S A St, Washougal, WAOne 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.
Wander Clark County summer walking tour series occurs most Saturdays from June thru August at 9am. For a full list of tours go to cchmuseum.org/programs-events/walking-tours.
$8
North Clark Historical Museum: Interpretive Plaque Dedication
North Clark Historical Museum 21416 NE 399th St, AmboyThe North Clark Historical Museum (NCHM) in partnership with the Hannah Mayhew Daggett Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century, in Vancouver, Washington (CDXVIIC) and the Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) will dedicate a new historical interpretive plaque at the North Clark Historical Museum (21416 NE 399th St, Amboy, WA 98601) on Sunday, July 9, […]
Wander Clark County: Washougal Memorial Cemetery
Washougal Memorial Cemetery 3329 Q Street, Washougal, WA, United StatesSummer 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 a mix of memories, research, and architectural details. For each tour, guides will lead up to […]
$8
Covington House Open House
Historic Covington House 4201 Main St, Vancouver, WA, United StatesVancouver Writers Guild Workshop
Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States
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History on Tap
History on Tap
Kiggins Theatre 1011 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United StatesClark County Historical Museum welcomes historian and author Katrine Barber to the History on Tap stage with “Identity and the New Thought Philosophy: A Look at Alzamon Ira Lucas.” The program will explore the life of New Thought spiritualist and lecturer, Alzamon Ira Lucas, and the importance of New Thought in Black religious life.
$15
Wander Clark County: Arnada Neighborhood
Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United StatesFrom 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 neighborhoods, Arnada. Wander Clark County summer walking tour series occurs most Saturdays from June thru August at 9am. For a full list of tours go to […]
$8
Wander Clark County: Downtown Camas
NE 4th and Adams 401 NE Adams Ave, CamasStarted as a company town in 1883 for what would become the Papermakers, Camas is one of the few towns in Clark County that was designed and built with such a purpose in mind. Take a step back with us as we examine Camas’ historic downtown and learn of the businesses and residents that called this place home.
$8
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Speaker Series
Will the 2020s Roar like the 1920s?
Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United StatesA pandemic, protests, and economic jolts ushered in the so-called “Roaring Twenties.” Americans adjusted in ways both innovative and counterproductive. Humanities Washington Speaker William Woodward ask the question "What lessons from the 1920s can we apply to our own looming 20s?"
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