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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, […]

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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 […]

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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
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#CCHM After Hours Open House

Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 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!

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Museum Closed Sat, March 4, 2023

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

#CCHMuseum will be closed Saturday, March 4th as staff volunteer at the Southwest WA History Day Competition. We will reopen at 11am on Tuesday, March 7th. Have a lovely weekend!

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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