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.
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.
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.
The North Clark Historical Museum (NCHM) in partnership with the Hannah Mayhew Daggett Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century, in Vancouver, Washington (CDXVIIC) and the Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) will dedicate a new historical interpretive plaque at the North Clark Historical Museum (21416 NE 399th St, Amboy, WA 98601) on Sunday, July 9, […]
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 a fascinating glimpse through the windows of time, offering a mix of memories, research, and architectural details. For each tour, guides will lead up to […]
Clark County Historical Museum welcomes historian and author Katrine Barber to the History on Tap stage with “Identity and the New Thought Philosophy: A Look at Alzamon Ira Lucas.” The program will explore the life of New Thought spiritualist and lecturer, Alzamon Ira Lucas, and the importance of New Thought in Black religious life.
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, Arnada. Wander Clark County summer walking tour series occurs most Saturdays from June thru August at 9am. For a full list of tours go to […]
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.
A pandemic, protests, and economic jolts ushered in the so-called “Roaring Twenties.” Americans adjusted in ways both innovative and counterproductive. Humanities Washington Speaker William Woodward ask the question "What lessons from the 1920s can we apply to our own looming 20s?"
The Vancouver Peace and Justice Fair is taking over the museum with a preview sampling of experiences you can discover at the Fair on September 9, 2023. Help us celebrate our 20th anniversary!
