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.

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.

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.

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 […]

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, […]

Started 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.