North Clark Historical Museum: Interpretive Plaque Dedication
2023-07-09 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | North Clark Historical Museum, 21416 NE 399th St, Amboy, 98601
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, 2023 at 2:00 pm.

The event will include a welcome and dedication by North Clark Historical Museum Board President Debi Zitt, remarks from Cynthia Swanson, State Marking & Preservation Chair of CDXVIIC, and brief comments from the Clark County Historical Museum Executive Director Brad Richardson. This new historical interpretive plaque highlights the important history of the Amboy United Brethren Church which houses the North Clark Historical Museum.
The Museum in upper Amboy that looks like a church holds many secrets from the past. Once a church built in 1910, it is presently the home of many relics of the northwest. In 1988 a few concerned Amboy residents rescued the church from the wrecking ball and filled it with treasures of the past for all to enjoy. In addition to the inside exhibits a number of outdoor exhibits have been added. Less than a one-hour drive from I-5 via Vancouver, Battle Ground, or Woodland, the scenic drive is well worth it.

In the midst of the natural beauties of North Clark County Washington, the Museum delightfully compliments fishing, camping, boating, hiking, and many other attractions. In Yacolt, enjoy a ride on one of the last steam driven railroads in the country. An hour north, you can visit the south rim of Mount St. Helens. Ask at the Museum for directions to marvelous local attractions you can visit.

This plaque is a product of the CCHM Historic Buildings Plaque Program, which is designed to provide interpretive plaques for buildings, structures, and/or locations. Sites are selected by the CCHM and their partners and must be recognized on local, state, and/or national registers of historic places. Funds for this program are provided by the Courtney Irvin Foundation and require a match. The Hannah Mayhew Daggett Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century, in Vancouver, Washington have generously provided the match for this plaque.

Wander Clark County: Washougal Memorial Cemetery
2023-07-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Washougal Memorial Cemetery, 3329 Q Street, Washougal, WA, United States
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 25 people for approximately a mile, making frequent stops along the way to view buildings, tell stories, and answer questions. Good walking shoes and balance aids are recommended; terrain varies and consists mostly of city sidewalks.
Tours happen rain or shine, so please dress for the weather. Comfortable shoes and water are recommended. There are no restroom stops on the tours.

Tour are held most Saturdays throughout the summer. Each weekend highlights a different destination.

Covington House Open House
2023-07-16 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-20 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Historic Covington House, 4201 Main St, Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States

Vancouver Writers Guild Workshop
2023-07-20 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-08-17 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-09-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States

History on Tap
2023-07-20 19:00 - 21:00 | WA
Clark County Historical Museum welcomes historian and author Katrine Barber to the History on Tap stage on Thursday, July 20, 2023 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.
This year’s History on Tap is presented by My Family Guide. Special thanks to sponsor the Historical Music Preservation Project. Program Support provided by Versa Events.

Wander Clark County: Arnada Neighborhood
2023-07-22 09:00 - 11:00 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
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 cchmuseum.org/programs-events/walking-tours.

Wander Clark County: Downtown Camas
2023-07-29 09:00 - 11:00 | NE 4th and Adams, 401 NE Adams Ave, Camas, 98607
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.

Wander Clark County summer walking tour series occurs most Saturdays at 9am from June through august. For a full list of tours go to cchmuseum.org/programs-events/walking-tours.

Will the 2020s Roar like the 1920s?
2023-08-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Clark County Historical Museum and Humanities Washington, as part of the 2023 CCHM Speaker Series, are excited to have William Woodward bring his thought-provoking presentation “Will the 2020s Roar like the 1920s?” to Southwest Washington. The event will occur on Thursday, August 3, 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.
A pandemic, protests, and economic jolts ushered in the so-called “Roaring Twenties.” Americans adjusted in ways both innovative and counterproductive. What lessons from the 1920s can we apply to our own looming 20s?
Historian William Woodward charts the eerily familiar developments of a century ago: shattered idealism, social clashes, domestic terrorism, culture wars, disorienting technologies, and fearsome disease. How might stories from a particular moment in the past—one with remarkable parallels to the present—shed light on ways for us to move forward? As the 2020s unfold, what conversations should we have?
William Woodward (he/him) is an award-winning professor of American and Pacific Northwest history at Seattle Pacific University. His teaching, research, and writing focus on iconic elements of regional and national culture, including the military and baseball. His co-authored pictorial history of the Washington National Guard was released in 2019. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Wheaton College, as well as a master’s degree and PhD from Georgetown University.
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.
Attendees are encouraged to arrive early, as seating is limited.
For more information, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or outreach@cchmuseum.org.

Community Take-Over: The Vancouver Peace & Justice Fair
2023-08-04 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!
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!

Wander Clark County: Hough Neighborhood SOLD OUT
2023-08-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Hough Elementary School, 1900 Daniels St, Vancouver, 98660
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, Esther Short.
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.

Wander Clark County: Old Town Ridgefield
2023-08-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Overlook Park, 113-131 S Main Ave, Ridgefield, WA, 98642, United States
This week we’re celebrating Main Streets with a look at Old Town Ridgefield!. We’ll begin at Overlook Park and enjoy a tour of the sites of the early businesses and landmarks that are still the heart of the community.
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.

Wander Clark County: (HER)Story
2023-08-19 09:00 - 11:00 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Vancouver has a long history of powerful, prominent women both in and out of politics. Spend time with us learning about key female figures in Vancouver’s history – their accomplishments, disappointments, and the lasting mark they left on this community. Follow up the tour with a visit to our exhibit (Her)story: Founders, Leaders, and Visionaries which explores the women who have shaped Clark County.

Wander Clark County summer walking tour series occurs most Saturdays at 9am from June thru August. For a full list of tours go to cchmuseum.org/programs-events/walking-tours.

Wander Clark County: Downtown Battle Ground
2023-08-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Dev’s Coffee Bar, 316 E Main St, Battle Ground, WA, 98604
Learn about Battle Ground’s quirky history, from its beginnings as an immigrant community to an infamous bank robbery in 1946. Discover architectural gems designed by prolific architect Day Hillborn, and hear stories about the people that settled in the communities which eventually became the City of Battle Ground. Wander Clark County’s tour of Battle Ground is generously supported by a grant from the Battle Ground Lodging tax Fund.

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.

#CCHM After Hours Local Author Fair
2023-09-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
A celebration of the written word is coming to #CCHMuseum After Hours 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.
A few of the authors expected to attend include:

Russell Mickler – The Ballad of Skyer Dannon
Patty Grasher – Explore Vancouver Washington
Justine Jackson – Grammy Lamby
Kathy Box – A Continent Between Us
Gina Mercado – Birdie Flies
Kristen Burchell – Enter Elisabeth
Gretchen McLellan – When Your Daddy’s a Soldier
Deb Cushman Frigg’s – Journey to Anasga

The Local Author Fair is a free event for all ages, including children, teens, adults, and families.
#CCHMuseum After Hours is a monthly event that showcases a different theme with experiences such as pop-up exhibits, workshops, live performances, author readings, and more. It is part of the museum’s ongoing commitment to promoting community partners and their stories. The Clark County Local Authors Book Fair is a great opportunity to discover new books and authors. It is also a chance to support local businesses and the arts.
For more information, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or outreach@cchmuseum.org.

The Cowlitz Tribe: An Enduring Legacy
2023-09-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Clark County Historical Museum is excited to welcome Cowlitz Tanna Engdahl, as she presents “The Cowlitz Tribe: An Enduring Legacy” for September’s CCHM Speaker Series. The event will occur on Thursday, September 7, 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.
Join Cowlitz Tribe Elder and Spiritual Leader, Tanna Engdahl, as she presents the history of the Cowlitz Tribe, their struggles both before and after the Treaty Era, and the ongoing legacy of their stewardship of their traditional lands.
Since the beginning of time, the Cowlitz Tribe have nurtured the lands and waters throughout major parts of Southwest Washington. Like many of this country’s First People, the Cowlitz have dealt with significant challenges since initial contact with the Europeans and the Americans that came after them. Despite all this, the People endure and remain a vibrant part of Southwest Washington. Their contribution to the natural and cultural landscape continues today through their charitable giving, environmental expertise, and the sharing of their stories and knowledge.
Tanna Engdahl is an Elder and Spiritual Leader in the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. At the beginning of her career, Tanna competed for a special scholarship to Columbia University and was hired by KIRO-TV as the first major-market American Indian TV news reporter in the U.S. At the same time, she served as the Tribe’s Vice-President.
She left the newsroom to engage in a thirty-year career in public land agencies: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service. During that time, she was selected to a Federal Leadership Academy and spent many years in management positions.
In this role, she encouraged Federal sensitivity to tribal sacred sites and was in the forefront of a movement to establish Indian cultural committees within the Government. Upon retirement, she joined Mike Iyall, the Tribe’s senior historian, in presenting Cowlitz history to schools, colleges, community organizations, Federal and State agencies and other public venues. She also champions conservation projects and health programs for which the Cowlitz Tribe is known for.
As a volunteer, Tanna serves on the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Board and Washington State University’s Native American Board Community Advisory Board. Her spiritual work is dedicated to Tribal activities and events. She also officiates at weddings, funerals and other lifeway celebrations.
The CCHM Speaker Series is sponsored by the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission and League of Women Voters of Clark County. General admission is $5; seniors and students are $4; children under 18 are $3; and the evening is free for CCHM members, veterans, and active-duty military personnel.
For more information, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or outreach@cchmuseum.org.

Haunted Walking Tours
2023-09-09 19:00 - 20:30, 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 | 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

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!
