Haunted Walking Tours
2023-09-15 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-09-16 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-09-22 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-09-23 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-09-29 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-09-30 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-10-06 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-10-07 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) and 6 more dates | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Tickets on sale August 7th! For more information go to https://cchmuseum.org/programs-events/haunted-walking-tours/

CCHM @ Vancouver Peace & Justice Fair
2023-09-16 09:00 - 15:00 | Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St, Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States

Covington House Open House
2023-09-17 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-10-15 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-19 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Historic Covington House, 4201 Main St, Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States

Vancouver Writers Guild Workshop
2023-09-21 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-10-19 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-11-16 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-12-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States

Double Crossed: The American Missionary Spies of World War II
2023-10-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Clark County Historical Museum and Humanities Washington are excited to welcome Matthew Avery Sutton’s remarkable presentation, “Double Crossed: The American Missionary Spies of World War II.” The event will occur on Thursday, October 5, 2023 in person at the Clark County Historical Museum (1511 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660). Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m.
What made a good missionary also made a good spy, or so thought American intelligence agencies in World War II. These religious men and women carried out covert operations, bombings, and assassinations—confident that their nefarious deeds would eventually help them achieve their mission by expanding the kingdom of God.
Historian Matthew Avery Sutton tells the extraordinary story of these missionaries, priests, and rabbis who played an outsized role in leading the United States to victory in World War II. This talk is an untold story of wartime spy craft and a profound account of the compromises and doubts that war forces on those who wage it.
Matthew Avery Sutton (he/him) is the Berry Family Distinguished Professor in Liberal Arts and the chair of the Department of History at Washington State University. He has authored several books, the most recent of which is Double Crossed: The Missionaries Who Spied for the United States During the Second World War (2019), off which his talk is based. He has written for the New York Times and Washington Post. In 2016, he was appointed a Guggenheim Foundation Fellow.
The CCHM Speaker Series is sponsored by the Humanities Washington and Clark County Historic Preservation Commission. Thanks to support from Humanities Washington this event is free to the public.
For more information, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or outreach@cchmuseum.org.
About Humanities Washington
Humanities Washington is a nonprofit organization dedicated to opening minds and bridging divides by creating spaces to explore different perspectives. For more about Humanities Washington, visit www.humanities.org.
About the Speakers Bureau Program
In communities throughout Washington State, Speakers Bureau presenters give free public presentations on history, politics, music, philosophy, spiritual traditions, and everything in between.
Their roster of over 30 Speakers Bureau presenters is made up of professors, artists, activists, historians, performers, journalists, and others—all chosen not only for their expertise, but also for their ability to
inspire discussion with people of all ages and backgrounds. Hundreds of Speakers Bureau events take place each year. Find a Speakers Bureau event near you.
To reach as many Washingtonians as possible, Humanities Washington partners with a wide range of organizations, including libraries, schools, museums, historical societies, community centers, and civic organizations. Qualifying nonprofit organizations are encouraged to host a speaker.
The Speakers Bureau program is made possible with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the State of Washington via the Office of the Secretary of State, the Thomas S. Foley Institute for Public Policy and Public Service at Washington State University, and generous contributions from other businesses, foundations, and individuals.

Community Take-over: League of Women Voters of Clark County
2023-10-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Have you ever wondered where the PNW’s love for hops and IPAs began? Or who was the first female riverboat captain on the Columbia? Have fun and meet others every First Friday while exploring our community’s history during #CCHMuseum AfterHours!
It’s Community takeover time! This month the League of Women Voters of Clark County is taking over the museum. Join us from 5pm to 8pm to meet great people and learn more about one of our many amazing community partners.

Community Take-over: League of Women Voters of Clark County
2023-10-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Come to a Celebration of Voting First Friday on October 4, 5 – 8pm, at the Clark County Historical Museum! Discover why voting is key to democracy through fun activities and games. Join a team to play Spin the Wheel or the Election Night Game. Vote for the winning Fat Bear at the Contest on Alaska’s Katmai Peninsula on our Voting Machine! Explore how to unpack what the various initiatives on the ballot mean, VoteWA.gov, find info on your candidates and redrawn district lines. Sip a beer taste at the History of Brewing. Naturally we will register you to vote!

Campfire Tales 5: Little Couve of Horror
2023-10-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Clark County Historical Museum wraps up its 2023 History on Tap season at the Kiggins Theatre on Wednesday, Oct. 18, with the fifth and final year of “Campfire Tales: Little Couve of Horror.” Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m.
For this final rendition of Campfire Tales, local historians Pat Jollota, Brad Richardson, and Jeff Davis bring their spookiest and creepiest stories from Clark County’s past – including never before heard haunting accounts as well as tales of vice and crime.
Before the main event, see if you can figure out which tidbits of history are true and which ones are fake in our newest segment, One History and A Lie. And learn who is the true King or Queen of trivia as we conclude this year’s head-to-head battle between the husband-and-wife duo behind our season sponsor, My Family Guide, Ben and Angela Surrat, during Clark County Trivia.
Admission to History on Tap is $12 for CCHM members, $15 in advance for non-members, and $18 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the Kiggins Theatre Box Office or online at https://www.kigginstheatre.com/movie/history-on-tap—campfire-tales-5/.
The History on Tap season is brought to you by My Family Guide. Special thanks to our show sponsors: the Historic Music Preservation Project and Realvest. Program support provided by Versa Events.
For more information, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or outreach@cchmuseum.org.

The Campbells and The Columbian: Searching for my Great-Grandfather, Herbert J. Campbell
2023-11-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Vancouver Community Library (Columbian Room), 901 C St, Vancouver, 98660, United States
Join Will Campbell, as he presents the story of his great-grandfather, newspaperman Herbert J. Campbell. Learn about the man that started the Campbell news legacy when he purchased The Columbian in 1921. Find out how The Columbian has changed and grown with Vancouver through the years. And discover what the future holds for the paper and the family.
Will Campbell is a fourth-generation owner of The Columbian and is the Innovation Editor at The Columbian. He directs The Columbian’s special projects, including Community Funded Journalism and the growing number of Columbian-hosted events. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 2017 with a degree in journalism and worked for The Spokesman-Review in Spokane for two years as a crime, courts, and public safety reporter. He joined The Columbian full-time in 2019 as an Assistant Metro Editor and Business Reporter.
The CCHM Speaker Series is sponsored by the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission. November’s presentation is brought to you with support from The Columbian and the Fort Vancouver Regional Library. This evening is free to the public.
For more information, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or outreach@cchmuseum.org.

#CCHM After Hours Open House
2023-11-03 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Have you ever wondered where the PNW’s love for hops and IPAs began? Or who was the first female riverboat captain on the Columbia? Have fun and meet others every First Friday while exploring our community’s history during #CCHMuseum After Hours!
Each monthly event showcases a different theme with experiences such as pop-up exhibits, workshops, live performances, author readings, and more. While you’re here, be sure to explore our award winning exhibits to learn about the women who helped build the Clark County or dance through the history of music in our community.
