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  • Big Apples, Big Business: How Washington Became the Apple State

    Featured CCHM Speaker Series
    Fourth Plain Community Commons 3101 E 4th Plain Blvd Ste.101, Vancouver, WA, United States

    The Clark County Historic Museum is pleased to present "Big Apples, Big Business: How Washington Became the Apple State" through the generous support of the Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau and Fourth Plain Community Commons. Join us for an engaging presentation by Amanda Van Lanen, where we will explore the fascinating history of Washington state’s apple […]

    Free

  • Spring Equinox Native Art Market

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

    After last year's successful Indigenous Peoples Markets, the Clark County Historical Museum is excited to announce the upcoming Spring Equinox Native Art Market on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the museum, located at 1511 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660. This vibrant event will showcase 16 talented local Indigenous artists and vendors, including many returning favorites as […]

    Free

  • They Want Our Rhythm, But Not Our Blues: African American Innovation Through Pop Culture

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

    The Clark County Historical Museum is excited to present “They Want Our Rhythm, But Not Our Blues: African American Innovation Through Pop Culture,” a thought-provoking lecture by LaToya Brackett presented through the generous support of the Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau . This event is part of the CCHM Speaker Series and will explore the profound […]

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  • Exhibit Opening: This Is Our Legacy – The 80th Anniversary of the NAACP Vancouver Branch 1139-B

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

    The Clark County Historical Museum is proud to announce the opening of its newest exhibit, "This Is Our Legacy", commemorating the 80th anniversary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Vancouver Branch 1139-B. Created in partnership with the NAACP Vancouver, this milestone exhibit shares the community’s stories in their own words […]

  • CCHM Speaker Series: The Union Makes us Stronger – Labor History in Clark County and the Pacific Northwest

    Featured CCHM Speaker Series
    Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States

    Join us on May Day—International Workers’ Day—for a fascinating talk with Dr. Laurie Mercier, as we explore how labor unions and working people have shaped the history of Clark County and the broader Pacific Northwest. Dr. Mercier will delve into the rich and often surprising history uncovered during the creation of the Labor: A Working […]

    Free

  • #CCHM After Hours – Vietnamese Community of Clark County

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

    Join us during Vancouver’s First Friday Art Walk for a special evening at the Clark County Historical Museum! Enjoy free admission from 5–8 PM, explore the exhibits, and connect with local organizations. This month, we’re excited to welcome the Vietnamese Community of Clark County (VCCC) as our featured community partner. Founded in 1992, VCCC supports […]

    Free

  • History on Tap: First Families – The Next Generation of Vancouver’s African American Community

    Featured History on Tap
    Kiggins Theatre 1011 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

    The Clark County Historical Museum presents History on Tap: Vancouver’s First Black Families with Melissa Williams Historian Melissa Williams will share the story of housing and Vancouver’s African American community from 1940-1960. Learn how Black families made Southwest Washington their home during wartime, what factors pushed many out of the area after the war, and […]

    $5

  • CCHM Speaker Series: Fort Vancouver and the Story of America

    Featured CCHM Speaker Series
    For Vancouver Visitor Center 1501 E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA

    Join us for a special evening exploring the rich, complex, and evolving story of one of the Pacific Northwest’s most significant historical sites. This special edition of the Clark County Historical Museum’s Speaker Series will take place at the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center, where we welcome Meagan Huff, curator at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site […]

    Free

  • CCHM After Hours – Ridgefield Multicultural Initiative

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

    Join us during Vancouver’s First Friday Art Walk for a special evening at the Clark County Historical Museum! Enjoy free admission from 5–8 PM, explore the exhibits, and connect with local organizations. On Friday, June 6, the museum is proud to partner with the Ridgefield Multicultural Initiative for our After Hours Takeover during the First […]

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  • Wander Clark County – Old City Cemetery

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    Old City Cemetery 2700 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA

    Explore Vancouver’s rich history on a walking tour of the Old City Cemetery, established in 1867 and home to an estimated 6,000 to 8,000 burials. From pioneering families like the Hiddens and Sparks to influential figures like Esther Short and Judge Columbia Lancaster, this cemetery tells the stories of those who shaped the city’s past. […]

    $10