Clark County Historical Museum

CCHM After Hours: League of Women Voters
2026-03-06 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Join us for CCHM After Hours at the Clark County Historical Museum!
Celebrate community, culture, and connection during a special evening at the museum. On Friday, March 6, enjoy free admission from 5:00 to 8:00 PM and explore our exhibits after hours in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Connect with local organizations that are strengthening civic life in Southwest Washington, and meet our featured community partner for the evening: the League of Women Voters.
The League of Women Voters is a nationally respected, nonpartisan grassroots organization with a nearly 105-year legacy of empowering voters and defending democracy. Founded in 1920 to help newly enfranchised women exercise their right to vote, the League continues today to encourage informed and active participation in government, increase understanding of public policy issues, expand voter access, protect voting rights, and promote civic engagement for people of all backgrounds without supporting any political party or candidate.
At this After Hours event, representatives from the League will be onsite to share resources, answer questions, and highlight ways you can get involved in building a more informed and inclusive democracy right here in our community.
Come learn more about the League’s work and how everyday citizens can engage in shaping our civic future!

Spring Equinox Native Art Market
2026-03-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
The Clark County Historical Museum is delighted to host the Spring Equinox Native Art Market on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the museum.
This dynamic community event will feature 17 gifted local Indigenous artists and vendors, blending returning favorites with exciting new participants. Visitors can shop a wide selection of handcrafted pieces, including original artwork, jewelry, beadwork, crafts, and other Indigenous-created goods. Whether you are looking for something meaningful for your home or a one of a kind gift, the market offers an inspiring range of work rooted in tradition and creativity.
The afternoon will also include a live performance by internationally acclaimed Native American flutist Dr. Sherrie Davis, whose music will add a powerful and uplifting element to the celebration.
Admission to the museum will be free during the event, inviting guests to explore exhibits that share and preserve the stories of Southwest Washington’s diverse communities.
The Spring Equinox Native Art Market provides a welcoming space to support Indigenous artists, celebrate cultural heritage, and gather in community.
For more information, please contact the museum at 360-993-5679.

A Map Of Her Own: An Afternoon Author Talk With Dede Montgomery
2026-03-28 12:00 - 13:30 | Historic Covington House, 4201 Main St, Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Join the Clark County Historical Museum for a special midday author talk at the historic Covington House.

On Saturday, March 28 at noon, sixth-generation Pacific Northwest author and blogger Dede Montgomery will share the stories, history, and family legacies that shape her writing and connect deeply to the Columbia River region.
Montgomery’s latest novel, A Map of Her Own, moves between contemporary Astoria and early 1900s Camas, weaving together personal discovery and regional history. Her talk will explore the historical threads behind her work, including:
• Early settlers who traveled up the Columbia River to Fort Vancouver
• Connections to the Jason Lee missionaries
• Early Oregon land claims
• Maritime history and Pacific Northwest industry
• The beginnings of the Camas paper mill
• The role of place, memory, and heritage in storytelling
Montgomery is the author of six books, including My Music Man, Humanity’s Grace, Beyond the Ripples, and Then, Now and In-Between. Her work blends history, memoir, and fiction to illuminate the people and landscapes that define Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Books will be available for purchase following the program.
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged.
