*NEW DATE* History books teach us that the Founding Fathers birthed American democracy, but do not reveal the Indigenous sources of inspiration that guided their vision. Join storyteller Fern Renville as she shares stories both mythic and personal that reframe and highlight the history, present, and future of Indigenous female power and leadership in America. Such stories include the Seneca story of The Peacemaker and the Dakota story of White Buffalo Calf Woman.
In this talk, Chinook Indian Nation citizen and Vice Chair, Sam Robinson, explores the history of the Chinook People and their continued fight for Tribal Recognition. He’ll discuss the importance of recognition for Indigenous Nations, like the Chinook, and provide an insight into where their status stands today.
Join us as local historians Pat Jollota, Jeff Davis, and Brad Richardson explore the darker side of Clark County's history including never before heard accounts of things that go bump in the night as well as tales of vice and crime. Before the main event, see if you can figure out which tidbits are true and which are false with our newest segment, "One History and a Lie." And watch as the Business Over Brew crew continue their battle for the title of "King of Trivia, 2022."
Join CCHM and members of the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission to learn more about the Commission, why preservation is so important, and how you can support HPC's efforts to protect our historic and cultural resources.
When: November 5th, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Where: Slocum House (605 Esther St, Vancouver, WA 98660) Cost: Free for CCHS Members (Limit 25 people) What: Downtown Vancouver has a long history of music, theater, and art. In our newest tour, join CCHM as we explore a few of the stories and locations […]
