Event Series Wander Clark County Summer Walking Tours

Wander Clark County: Old City Cemetery SOLD OUT

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! Join Clark County Historical Museum as we explore one of the city’s earliest cemeteries. Hear the stories of the visionaries who built Vancouver - their struggles and triumphs in building a new life for their families.

$8

CCHMuseum @ Heroes Night

Pearson Air Museum 1115 E 5th St, Vancouver, WA, United States

#CCHMuseum is excited to be part of this event celebrating our community's veterans and first responders. Enjoy a free, family-friendly time of music, food, and a car show! Stop by our booth during the event to enter to win a History of Clark County gift basket. Basket includes an annual family-level membership.

Event Series Wander Clark County Summer Walking Tours

Wander Clark County: Esther Short Neighborhood SOLD OUT

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 neighborhoods, Esther Short.

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

Museum Closed

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

We will be closed Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. Have a safe and fun holiday!

Event Series Speaker Series

Behind the Scenes: CCHM Collections Show & Tell

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

Learn 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
Event Series #CCHMAfterhours

#CCHM After Hours: Vancouver Sign Co @ 100

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

Join 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.

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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