Join historian Tracy Reilly-Kelly as she explores the hidden stories of Clark County! Vancouver has seen its share of brutal homicides with deadly intent. Our Courthouse, damaged repeatedly by fire, witnessed the trials – and imprisonment. Hear some terrible and gruesome tales! At the same time, we needed very secure jails to hold these. Were […]
Explore Clark County on foot with CCHM! Explore the rich history of Parkersville and Washougal with the Calrk County Historical Museum through one of Washington’s oldest incorporated communities. Founded in 1845 when David C. Parker established Parker’s Landing among a Chinook-speaking Indigenous community, Parkersville became an important early settlement along the Columbia River. As merchants […]
Explore Clark County on foot with CCHM! Explore the rich history of Parkersville and Washougal with the Calrk County Historical Museum through one of Washington’s oldest incorporated communities. Founded in 1845 when David C. Parker established Parker’s Landing among a Chinook-speaking Indigenous community, Parkersville became an important early settlement along the Columbia River. As merchants […]
Join historian Tracy Reilly-Kelly as she explores the hidden stories of Clark County! The first suburban development in town was called North Vancouver, platted in 1883. It was pretty “close in” by our measures – just past the Museum. After electricity arrived in 1902, between 1905 – 1920, an explosion of housing occurred. Explore housing […]
Explore Clark County on foot with CCHM! Explore historic downtown Battle Ground on this walking excursion! Step into history with the Battle Ground Walking Tour, where each stop brings the past to life. Discover how this town got its unique name from a peaceful resolution gone awry in 1855. Stroll down Main Street, once the […]
Explore Clark County on foot with CCHM! Explore historic downtown Battle Ground on this walking excursion! Step into history with the Battle Ground Walking Tour, where each stop brings the past to life. Discover how this town got its unique name from a peaceful resolution gone awry in 1855. Stroll down Main Street, once the […]
Join historian Tracy Reilly-Kelly as she explores the hidden stories of Clark County! Did you know that Kauffman AV was the site of Vancouver’s First Fruit Valley? Visit the home of Andrew Quarnberg, the agrarian genius who transformed the nut and fruit industry to flourish in the early 1900’s. Walk by the early Hidden brick […]
Step into one of Vancouver’s most charming and historic neighborhoods on this guided walking tour through Arnada. Nestled just north of downtown, Arnada offers a fascinating glimpse into the city’s growth during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, with tree lined streets, beautifully preserved homes, and stories that connect local families, architecture, and community […]
Step into one of Vancouver’s most charming and historic neighborhoods on this guided walking tour through Arnada. Nestled just north of downtown, Arnada offers a fascinating glimpse into the city’s growth during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, with tree lined streets, beautifully preserved homes, and stories that connect local families, architecture, and community […]