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Campfire Tales 4: Bride of Couvenstein

Kiggins Theatre 1011 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Join us as local historians Pat Jollota, Jeff Davis, and Brad Richardson explore the darker side of Clark County's history including never before heard accounts of things that go bump in the night as well as tales of vice and crime. Before the main event, see if you can figure out which tidbits are true and which are false with our newest segment, "One History and a Lie." And watch as the Business Over Brew crew continue their battle for the title of "King of Trivia, 2022."

$15

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“That’s Entertainment” Walking Tour *Members Only Event*

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

When: November 5th, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Where: Slocum House (605 Esther St, Vancouver, WA 98660) Cost: Free for CCHS Members (Limit 25 people) What: Downtown Vancouver has a long history of music, theater, and art. In our newest tour, join CCHM as we explore a few of the stories and locations […]

“Looking Back at the 1972 Tornado” with Steve Becker *Members Only Event*

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

When: November 12th, 2022 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Where: Clark County Historical Museum (1511 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660) Cost: Free for CCHS Members (Limit 50 people) What: It was the biggest and most dramatic rescue in Clark County History - A tornado demolishes Peter S. Ogden Elementary School, injuring dozens of young children while […]

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2022 Annual Membership Meeting

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

Join Clark County historical Museum at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, for our annual membership meeting and awards ceremony. CCHM Executive Director Brad Richardson will reflect on this year's exhibits, programs, and events, and discuss what's in store for 2022. During the event, awards will also be presented to community members for their service in […]

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Slocum House Exhibit Preview

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

When: November 19th, 2022 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Opening remarks at 6 pm.) Where: Slocum House (605 Esther Street, Vancouver, WA 98660) Cost: Free for CCHS Members (Limit 40 people) What: Overshadowed by a concrete enclosure of modern developments, the Slocum House represents two moments in our city’s history. First, it is a […]

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The 1930s Northwest Aviators with David Hedberg

Kiggins Theatre 1011 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States

In the 1930s, the Northwest Air Tour traveled throughout Oregon and Washington promoting aviation to the masses. In our final History on Tap of the 2022 season, founder and principal historian of Outdoor History Consulting, David Hedburg, looks at the people behind this story and how the environment of the sky and early aviation transcended race, class, and gender identities.

$15

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Chkalov’s Transpolar Flight to Vancouver

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

Join us as Columbia River High School student, Luke Hildreth, explores the question, "How significant was Chkalov’s flight to Vancouver and what was its significance on politics, culture, and aviation in both the Soviet Union and America?"

$5

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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