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From Water Wagons to Private Development: A History of Vancouver Water System

Historic Covington House 4201 Main St, Vancouver, WA, United States

Clark County Historical Museum’s 2022 Speaker Series continues with “From Water Wagons to Private Development: A History of Vancouver Water System” presented by Jim Pestillo. Join Pestillo as he explores the history of Vancouver’s water systems and the relationship between those systems and the City’s growth. The event will occur in-person at the Historic Covington House (4201 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98663). Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m.

Free
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Our Changing Landscape Pop-Up Exhibit

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

Farming and agriculture have contributed to the development of Clark County throughout it's history. In this pop-up exhibit, curated by CCHM's WSU-V History intern, we'll looks at how farming has changed, from the 1840s to the present day, using historic artifacts photos, and maps.

Free
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Virtual night at the Museum

Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States
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Join us for a private, behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum and local historic sites. “A Virtual Night at the Museum” fundraising program will provide a glimpse into the creation of our pop-up exhibits, let you explore fashion through the years with a peek at clothing from our collection, and give you a private viewing of unseen places at Kiggins Theatre, Schofield Building, and Donegan Building (formerly Lucky Loans).

$10

#CCHMuseum closed for private event

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

Clark County Historical Museum is closed for a private event on June 2, 2022.

Pride: Clark County’s LGBTQ+ Community Then & Now

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

Join CCHM as we sit down with members of Vancouver's LGBTQIA+ community to discuss the community's challenges, experiences, and how life for the community has changed through the years. In our third conversation of the series, CCHM Outreach Manager, April Buzby (she/they), sits down with leaders from Summer of Pride, LaCenter's Gay-Straight Alliance, and Clark County Pride to discuss their own lives and experiences as leaders in their community. 

$5

CCHMuseum After Hours Community Take-Over

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

It's a community take-over! For our June #CCHMuseum AfterHours, community partner, Summer of Pride Clark County, is taking over the museum for a Community art show. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community will be displaying their finished work and working on projects all evening.

Free

CCHM @ Parkersville Day

Parker's Landing National Historic Site 24 S A St, Washougal, WA
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Amazing History Race

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

2022 is the second year that the Clark County Historical Museum has hosted "The Amazing History Race." This race is more a scavenger hunt though, as teams of up to four people solve clues taking them throughout downtown and Vancouver's history. This is a family friendly event sure to be fun for everyone, whether you are an avid "hardcore historian" or a "history buff" who merely "dabbles" in history. And this year there is a new partner nonprofit, the Police Activities League of SW Washington. Thus when you sign up to compete you're not just supporting one amazing nonprofit, but two, doubling your impact!

$35 – $80

Wander Clark County: Old City Cemetery

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! Hear stories of the leaders and visionaries of Vancouver, learn about their struggles and triumphs in building a new life for their families, as we explore one of the city's earliest cemeteries.

$8

Wander Clark County: Downtown Vancouver

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

Take a tour through the notable buildings and events in the history of Downtown Vancouver. Along the way, we’ll stop at historic downtown establishments and learn about their current offerings.

$8

CCHMuseum After Hours

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

Haven't checked out the museum lately? This month is an Open House! No fuss, no admission. Just a chance wander the exhibits and see what's new.

Free

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