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

Rocksolid presents “Rock Dog”

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

Rocksolid 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 dollars […]

$25

CCHMuseum presents “Night at the Museum”

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

The Clark County Historical Museum is so excited to be participating in YEAR TWO of Friday Night Flicks! Doors open on August 5th 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, […]

$25

Wander Clark County: Old Town Ridgefield

Overlook Park 113-131 S Main Ave, Ridgefield, WA, United States

This week we're celebrating Main Streets with a look at Old Town Ridgefield!. We'll begin at Overlook Park and enjoy a tour of the sites of the early businesses and landmarks that are still the heart of the community. Special thanks to this week's tour sponsors, the Olde Library Inn and the City of Ridgefield. […]

$8

Wander Clark County: (Her)Story

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

Vancouver has a long history of powerful, prominent women both in and out of politics. Spend time with us learning about key female figures in Vancouver's history - their accomplishments, disappointments, and the lasting mark they left on this community. Follow up the tour with a visit to our exhibit (Her)story: Founders, Leaders, and Visionaries which explores the women who have shaped Clark County.

$8

Wander Clark County: Battle Ground

Dev's Coffee Bar 316 E Main St., Battle Ground, WA, United States

Learn about Battle Ground’s quirky history, from its beginnings as an immigrant community to an infamous bank robbery in 1946. Discover architectural gems designed by prolific architect Day Hillborn, and hear stories about the people that settled in the communities which eventually became the City of Battle Ground.

$8

Fourth Plain Forward: Building Community

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

Clark County Historical Museum’s 2022 Speaker Series continues on Thursday, September 1, with “Fourth Plain Forward: Building Community” presented by Fourth Plain Forward director, Paul Burgess, CCHM public historian, Katie Bush, and CCHM public history intern, Tanaka Axberg. The event will occur in-person at the Clark County Historical Museum. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m.

$5

Meet the Author: Jeff Davis

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

This month we're welcoming historian and author, Jeff Davis, for a meet the author and book signing. Davis has written, edited, or contributed to several books on military history and pop culture. He is the author of Custer's Other Brother-in-Law: The Orders Book of Lieutenant Frederick S. Calhoun as well as several books on paranormal lore in the Pacific Northwest. 

Free