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“A Teacher Goes to War” Book Talk and Presentation by author Jeff Dacus

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

Join Retired Vancouver School District teacher and author, Jeff Dacus, for his presentation and book talk, "A Teacher Goes to War." This talk will focus on Dacus' book, “Desert Storm: Marines,” a story of a group of young men that included college students, a plumber, a farmer, a Boeing engineer, laborers, and a teacher, that were called into service during Operation Desert Storm in 1991.

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#CCHM After Hours Local Author Fair

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

A celebration of the written word is coming to #CCHMuseum AfterHours this September! Brought to you by Clark County Historical Museum and Birdhouse Books, the Local Authors Book Fair features a fantastic array of local authors representing a broad range of genres at this free, family friendly event.

When Vancouver Missed the Boat: Those who kept Vancouver from Growing

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

The Chapter DJ PEO and the Clark County Historical Museum are partnering on Monday, March 4, 2024 to host a presentation by Vancouver’s Historian, Pat Jollota, titled “When Vancouver Missed the Boat: Those who kept Vancouver from […]

$15.00

Movie Screening “Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts”

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

Clark County Historical Museum will host a screening of "Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts" by local documentarian, Dru Holley. Established by Congress, the 14th Amendment promised citizenship in exchange […]

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

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

Why do so many apples in the grocery store look the same? And why do so many come from Washington? Explore how Washington became the top apple producing state in the country, and how, in the process, it transformed apples into an industrialized commodity.

Free

Community Take Over with Fourth Plain Forward

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

Join Fourth Plain Forward during this month’s #CCHMuseum After Hours for a meet and greet with the artist behind Mother Camas, Toma Villa.

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Roll 20: D&D and the Power of Community Storytelling

Kiggins Theatre 1011 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Since its introduction 50 years ago, Dungeons & Dragons has grown from a niche hobby into a global phenomenon. Join April Buzby as they look beyond fantastical creatures and thrilling battles to reveal the game's deeper significance as a powerful form of community storytelling, one that unlocks creativity, builds meaningful connections, and shapes us into better versions of ourselves.

$5

Vancouver’s Legacy of Alternative Education

 

 

 

 

The Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) is excited to present retired alternative educator Pepper Kim as November’s Speaker Series lecturer on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the program begins at 7:00 pm.

Pepper will delve into the development of the non-traditional learning opportunities for students of Clark County from the 1970s onward, from the humble beginnings of the Rainbow Gardens Learning and Food Cooperative to the development of the Cascadia Tech Academy (Clark County Skills Center) and Running Start.

The presentation is part of the CCHM’s ongoing Speaker Series, which features talks by local historians, authors, and experts on a variety of topics related to Clark County history.

The CCHM Speaker Series is presented by the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission. Admission to the presentation is $5 for the general public and free for CCHM members, veterans, and active-duty military personnel. The museum is located at 1511 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660.

For more information about the Clark County Historical Museum or the Speaker Series, please contact us at outreach@cchmuseum.org or call 360-993-5679.

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