Covington House Open House
2024-05-19 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-16 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-21 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-18 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-15 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-20 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Historic Covington House, 4201 Main St, Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States

Clark County Historical Museum’s 60th Anniversary Celebration
2024-05-24 - 2024-05-25 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States

CCHM @ Parkersville Day
2024-06-01 12:00 - 15:00 | Parkers Landing, 24 S A Street, Washougal, WA, 98671, United States
Opens with a Chinook blessing and songs with a 31 foot Chinook colorful canoe in the park. Enjoy free family games played at the park location in an 1880 grand event with candy prizes from the late 1800s or an event souvenir stickers. See art with a Columbia river travel history theme from Washougal school’s and hear the Washougal H.S. band play the Parkersville Day March. See a square dance demo and hear local history storytellers. Take a park tour to identify plants and trees. See displays. Enjoy Good Humor ice cream that started over 100 years ago. Learn history by experiencing the day. Rain or shine!

Resisting Erasure through Storytelling
2024-06-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E 4th Plain Blvd Ste.101, Vancouver, WA, 98661, United States
Clark County Historical Museum, Fourth Plain Forward, and Humanities Washington invite the community to an engaging in-person conversation with Putsata Reang, a member of the 2024-2025 Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau program, on Thursday, June 6, 2024. This month’s CCHM Speaker Series presentation will take place at Fourth Plain Community Commons (3101 E 4th Plain Blvd Ste.101, Vancouver, WA 98661.)
Doors open at 6:30 pm. Presentation begins at 7:00 pm.
When Putsata Reang was eight years old, she didn’t understand why her skin was brown when almost all of her classmates’ skin was white. So she put an eraser to her arm and began to rub, hoping to become white. A decade later, feeling disoriented by the dawning realization that she is gay, Putsata put a razor to her wrist. But ultimately she was too ashamed to end her own life. That’s because when she was a baby, and her family fled war in her native Cambodia, her mother had saved her life.
Today, an increasing number of Americans like Putsata are at risk of erasure because of external forces such as anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, and internal forces, such as shame and discrimination. Putsata discusses the dangers of dwelling on differences and encourages audiences to share their personal stories as an antidote to erasure.
Putsata Reang (she/her) is an author and journalist whose debut memoir, Ma and Me, was awarded the 2023 Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association prize for nonfiction and was recognized as a finalist for the 2023 Lambda Literary Award. Her writing has appeared in publications including the New York Times, Ms. magazine, Politico, and The Guardian. Reang has held several prestigious residencies and was a fellow of the Jack Straw Writers program and Alicia Patterson Foundation for journalists.
The CCHM Speaker Series season is sponsored by the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission. This month’s presentation is co-hosted with Fourth Plain Forward and brought to you by Humanities Washington. Admission is free and open to all.
For more information, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or outreach@cchmuseum.org.

Community Take Over with Our Bold Voices
2024-06-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States

Timeless Elegance: A Half-Century of Glamour
2024-06-12 19:00 - 21:00 | WA
The Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) and the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Raintree Empire (ISCRE) are proud to announce a collaborative event celebrating 50 years of pride, inclusivity, and fundraising with an immersive presentation.
Timeless Elegance: A Half-Century of Glamour will explore the history of drag, storytelling, and the impactful fundraising and community outreach of the ISCRE, a vibrant Vancouver nonprofit organization. This special event is part of the History on Tap series at the Kiggins Theatre and will take place on Wednesday, June 12th, 2024, at 7:00 pm.
The presentation will be led by the renowned Epiphany Dale Monsoon Valentine, a pillar of the ISCRE community, along with fellow ISCRE members. The evening will feature a captivating exploration of drag performance, its rich history, and its role in social movements. The program will also highlight the ISCRE’s dedication to fundraising and community outreach, showcasing their 50-year legacy of making a positive impact in Clark County.
“We are thrilled to partner with the ISCRE for this unique event,” said Bradley Richardson, Executive Director of the Clark County Historical Museum. “Timeless Elegance promises an entertaining and educational evening that will shed light on the important contributions of drag performers and their art to our history.”
Before the main event, see if you can figure out which tidbits of history are true and which ones are fake in our segment, “One History and A Lie.” Also, watch as contestants battle for the title of “King (or Queen) of Trivia” during Clark County Trivia.
Admission to History on Tap is $5 in advance. Day of admission is $10 for the public and free for CCHM Members. Purchase your tickets at the Kiggins Theatre Box Office or online at kigginstheatre.com.
The 2024 History on Tap season is presented by Vancouver’s Downtown Association. This month’s program is sponsored by theARTScentered and Dandelion Tea & Apothecary. Program support provided by Versa Events.
About the Clark County Historical Museum
The Clark County Historical Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of Clark County, Washington. The museum offers a variety of exhibits, programs, and events throughout the year. For more information, contact us at outreach@cchmuseum.org, visit the museum’s website at cchmuseum.org, or call (360) 993-5679.
About the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Raintree Empire (ISCRE)
The Imperial Sovereign Court of the Raintree Empire (ISCRE) is a non-profit organization that promotes equality, acceptance, and social justice for the LGBTQ+ community. Established in the mid-1970s, ISCRE is dedicated to supporting charitable organizations that serve LGBTQ+ people throughout Southwest Washington. For more information, visit ISCRE’s website at raintreeempire.org.
About History on Tap
History on Tap is a series of casual talks built on the premise that history didn’t end on some dusty date on the calendar but is a dynamic story where every person is an active participant. This amusing, informative, and interactive program returns for a sixth season of bringing together two of the world’s favorite things – history and beer – in one of Clark County’s most treasured venues, Kiggins Theatre.

Penguin Nation Mixer (at CCHM!)
2024-06-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
On Tuesday, June 25th, the Penguin Nation will gather at the Clark County Historical Museum. This alumni-led nonprofit is the perfect location for our next installment of the Penguin Nation Mixer series. Your RSVP includes access to the putt-putt course, drink tickets, and burgers from the Steakburger food truck as our 100 burger vouchers last (first come, first served). More food options will be available for purchase.
The goal of our Penguin Nation Mixer series is to create an opportunity for alumni, business partners, community partners, faculty and staff, and those wanting to connect to Clark College to come together to strengthen our networks and connections to each other.
This event’s featured activity is the Bounce’n Battle 9-hole putt-putt golf course throughout the exhibits of the Clark County History Museum, plus the Steakburger to-go Food Truck (if you know, you know!).
Special thank you to Umpqua Bank for contributing to the success of this event and working to ensure access to education for all in our community. Your sponosorship and support are appreciated.
RSVP is required to attend this 21 and over event (due to our beer/wine drink tickets). There is no cost to attend. Doors open from 4 pm to 6 pm. Come out for an afternoon of fun and connections.
We hope to see you there!
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Clark College defines an alumnus (as someone that has taken at least one class at Clark College, a degree isn’t required). This event is a great opportunity to connect to Clark College either personally or for more info on opportunities for your business/employer. Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend as one of Clark College’s four tenants include community engagement.
Please direct any questions to alumni@supportclark.org. Either Chandra Chase, AVP Alumni Relations and Community Engagement, or Dominick Allen, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Community Engagement, will respond.

Here’s the link to RSVP – https://june25mixer.eventbrite.com

Wander Clark County Walking Tours: Old City Cemetery
2024-06-29 09:00 - 10:30 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Clark County Historical Museum is celebrating our Main Streets and the people who helped shape our community during its 2024 Wander Clark County Summer Walking Tour Series starting Saturday, June 29th at 9:00 am.
This annual and popular series offers Clark County residents and visitors the opportunity to visit several of the area’s most fascinating neighborhoods and city centers. This year’s tours will highlight the following locations:

Jun 29 Old City Cemetery
Jul 13 Celebrate Main Street: Historic Ridgefield
Jul 27 Celebrate Main Street: Old Town Battle Ground
Aug 10 That’s Entertainment: Celebrating Downtown Vancouver
Aug 24 (Her)Story: Remarkable Women of Clark County
Sep 7 Celebrate Main Street: Downtown Camas

Guides will lead up to 30 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, except for Old City Cemetery, consists mostly of city sidewalks.
All are welcome on the tours, though they are best suited for those 13 years and older. Tours happen rain or shine. Please dress and hydrate appropriately. There are no restroom stops on the tours.
Tickets are $10.00 for non-members. CCHM members are free but RSVP is required. To purchase your tickets, go to our Eventbrite ticketing page.
For questions, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or outreach@cchmuseum.org.

Liberty Factory: A Look at the Kaiser Shipyards
2024-07-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
The Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) welcomes author and maritime journalist, Peter Marsh, to the Speaker Series program with his presentation, “Liberty Factory: A Look at the Kaiser Shipyards,” on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 7:00 pm. This presentation will occur at the Clark County Historical Museum (1511 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660.)
In this talk, Peter Marsh will describe the amazing history of Henry Kaiser’s WWII Oregon shipyards and their impact on the ports and populations of the lower Columbia River from 1940 to 1945.
Peter Marsh was born and raised in Greenwich in SE London–the home of 0 degrees longitude and GMT. He has lived in the USA for over 50 years and began building and sailing a 20’ micro cruiser in Portland in 1981. After sailing from Olympia to Glacier Bay and back twice in 1982 and 1988, he began reporting about yachts and commercial craft on the lower Columbia River for the Freshwater News boating paper. In the 1990s, he became acquainted with Larry Barber, the last marine editor of the Oregonian, who continued writing about the local baiting scene after he retired.
Barber had been the leading reporter covering WWII ship building in Portland, especially the achievements of Henry Kaiser’s three emergency shipyards. He reprised some of these stories for the boating paper, most notably the exploits of the Kaiser yard in St. Johns in North Portland that launched 334 Liberty ships in four years. He called the story “Liberty Ship Capital of the World,” and continued to recall the incredible exploits of Kaiser’s two Portland yards and the Vancouver yard, “the Escort Carrier Champions,” until he died in 1996.
Larry’s widow gave Peter her husband’s archives but it was another 20 years before he finally began to seriously study them with the goal of producing a book to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the war in 2020. This is the first book to review the region’s forgotten history of wartime shipbuilding, which employed over 180,000 people—30,000 of them women who were trained in a few weeks to become welders, machinists, electricians etc.
“Liberty Factory: A Look at the Kaiser Shipyards” 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. This month’s presentation is sponsored by the Building Industry Association. Admission to the presentation is $5 for the general public and free for CCHM members, veterans, and active-duty military personnel.
For more information about the Clark County Historical Museum or the Speaker Series, please contact us at outreach@cchmuseum.org, visit the museum’s website at cchmuseum.org, or call 360-993-5679.

Wander Clark County Walking Tours: Historic Ridgefield
2024-07-13 09:00 - 10:30 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States

Wander Clark County Walking Tours: Old Town Battle Ground
2024-07-27 09:00 - 10:30 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States

Stomp and Shout: The Untold Story of Northwest Rock & Roll
2024-08-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E 4th Plain Blvd Ste.101, Vancouver, WA, 98661, United States
Northwest Rock & Roll’s historical highpoints are well documented—in the late 20th century, Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, and other grunge gods took the world by storm. Previously, Seattle’s Queensrÿche and Heart had ruled the heavy metal realm. And prior to that, The Wailers, The Kingsmen, Paul Revere and The Raiders, and The Sonics had all fueled local teen dances with garage-rock versions of the region’s signature song, “Louie Louie.”
Yet these iconic bands are only half the story. In this talk, join author Peter Blecha to discover the lesser-known but vitally important bands and scenes that laid the foundation for what was to come—finally connecting all the dots between the fabled Northwest era of Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, and Jimmy Hendrix, and the R&B-spiked roots of a distinct regional artform: the “Original Northwest Sound.”
Peter Blecha (he/him) is the director of the Northwest Music Archives, an award-winning author, a founding curator at MoPop, and a longtime staff historian at HistoryLink.org. Blecha’s newest book, Stomp and Shout: R&B and the Origins of Northwest Rock and Roll, draws on his deep knowledge as a leading expert on Pacific Northwest music history to chronicle both well-known and overlooked icons of the early Northwest Sound.

First Friday Open House
2024-08-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States

Wander Clark County Walking Tours: Downtown Vancouver
2024-08-10 09:00 - 10:30 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States

Wander Clark County Walking Tours: Remarkable Women of Clark County
2024-08-24 09:00 - 10:30 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States

Orugas a Mariposas
2024-09-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E 4th Plain Blvd Ste.101, Vancouver, WA, 98661, United States
Clark County Historical Museum and Fourth Plain Forward, as part of the 2024 CCHM Speaker Series, welcomes Diana Avalos Leos with her presentation “Orugas a Mariposas.” The event takes place on Thursday, September 5th at the Fourth Plain Community Commons (3101 E 4th Plain Blvd Ste.101, Vancouver, WA 98661.) Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Presentation begins at 7 p.m.
***PLEASE PARK ON THE STREET OR IN THE UMPQUA PARKING LOT***
Latino Leadership Northwest has been a vital force in Latino student education and leadership development in SW WA since 2011. Their unwavering mission empowers Latino youth to build relationships, advocate for their education, and take pride in their achievements, while also providing a safety net of resources for their families. In this presentation, Avalos-Leos will explore the history of the Latino/a community’s leadership in Clark County and this vital organization.
The CCHM Speaker Series season is sponsored by the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission. This month’s presentation is co-hosted with Fourth Plain Forward and Fourth Plain Community Commons. Admission is free and open to all.
For more information, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or outreach@cchmuseum.org.

Clark County Local Authors Fair
2024-09-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Calling all book lovers! The Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) and StorySpark Collective are thrilled to bring back the Clark County Local Authors Fair on Friday, September 6th, 2024, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Join us at the museum (1511 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660) to meet a fantastic array of 15+ local authors, both established and up-and-coming, who will showcase their work across a variety of genres. Get ready to discover your next favorite read! Some of the featured authors include Jeff Davis, Russell Mickler, Patty Grasher, Donna Sinclair, Deb Cushman, Gina Mercado, and many more!
The Local Authors Fair is a free event open to the public. It coincides with Vancouver’s Downtown Association’s First Friday Art Walk, so you can make an evening of exploring art, literature, and local culture.
The #CCHMuseum After Hours events are known for offering a variety of experiences. Expect to encounter community takeovers, pop-up exhibits, workshops, live performances, and author readings throughout the evening. This is a fantastic opportunity to support local businesses and the arts scene while celebrating the power of storytelling.
For additional details, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or outreach@cchmuseum.org.

Wander Clark County Walking Tours: Historic Downtown Camas
2024-09-07 09:00 - 10:30 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States

CCHM 60th Anniversary Fundraising Dinner and Auction
2024-09-28 17:00 - 21:00 | Pearson Air Museum, 1115 E 5th St, Vancouver, WA, 98661, United States
Communities are built upon connecting people through shared stories and experiences. At the Clark County Historical Museum & Society, we are the keepers of these memories; our mission is to gather, save, and share these reflections. Our Museum has, as of this year, been saving our story for 60 years and it’s time to celebrate. It is only through generous support from the community that our collective story lives on.
We will host our 2024 CCHM Fundraising Dinner and Auction on September 28, 2024. More than 90% of our Museum’s annual operating budget depends on contributions from community partners who see the value in saving and sharing pieces of Clark County history. The venue will be the Historic Hangar in Pearson Airfield, an iconic historic site in Vancouver, Washington. Our theme is celebrating the Clark County Historical Museum’s 60th Anniversary! There will be themed entertainment, a sumptuous dinner, an exciting program, and silent and live auctions.
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
Time: Doors open at 5:00 pm and dinner at 6:15 pm
Location: 1115 E 5th St, Vancouver, WA 98661 (Historic Hangar at Pearson Airfield)
Click here to purchase tickets – https://square.link/u/q8tP91hY

The Trickster: How this Ancient Archetype Helps Us to Imagine a Better World
2024-10-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E 4th Plain Blvd Ste.101, Vancouver, WA, 98661, United States
What do Loki, Banksy, Bugs Bunny, Thelonious Monk, Mae West, Yoko Ono, Raven, Eshù Elégba, and Muhammad Ali all have in common? Whether deity or human, all bring Trickster magic to our world.
The Trickster, a character who animates and enlivens humanity’s oldest stories, is frequently misunderstood. Wander and wonder with author Shepherd Siegel through the paradoxes, art, tricks, backfires, pranks, pratfalls, and messianic acts that together form this indestructible component of our collective psyche. From that common ground, we’ll share our own personal encounters with tricksterism and come to an understanding of how the journey from moral indeterminacy to moral discovery can inspire us to imagine and create a better world.
Shepherd Siegel (he/him) is an author and activist. He started off as a professional rock and jazz musician before becoming a teacher for incarcerated youth and students with disabilities. He earned his doctorate at University of California, Berkeley, with studies in anthropology and special education. His recent books, Disruptive Play and Tricking Power into Performing Acts of Love (a Bronze Winner for an INDIES Book of the Year Award and Silver winner of a CIPA Evvy), explore the Trickster in politics and culture.

Community Take-over: League of Women Voters of Clark County
2024-10-04 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!

Weird Washington: Washington's Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets
2024-10-17 19:00 - 21:00 | WA
The Clark County Historical Museum presents local authority on the odd, Jeff Davis.
Weird Washington: Washington’s Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets will explore regional legends and Pacific Northwest oddities of Washington State. This special event is part of the History on Tap series at the Kiggins Theatre and will take place on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 7:00 pm, doors open at 6:00 pm.
Historian and author, Jeff Davis, guide the audience through Washington’s cryptids, supernatural occurrences, UFO sightings, and colorful characters.
Before the main event, see if you can figure out which tidbits of history are true and which ones are fake in our segment, “One History and A Lie.” Also, watch as contestants battle for the title of “King (or Queen) of Trivia” during Clark County Trivia.
Admission to History on Tap is free for CCHM Members and $5 in advance for the general public. Day of admission is $10 for the public. Purchase your tickets at the Kiggins Theatre Box Office or online at https://www.kigginstheatre.com/checkout/showing/history-on-tap—weird-washington-washingtons-local-legends-and-best-kept-secrets/1184042.
The 2024 History on Tap season is presented by Vancouver’s Downtown Association. This month’s program sponsor is Heritage Bank and supporting sponsor is Silver Keys Media. Program support provided by Versa Events.

An Evening with Vancouver’s Historian Pat Jollota: Clark County’s Remarkable Women to Remember
2024-10-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Join us for a special evening celebrating the influential women of Clark County, presented by esteemed local historian Pat Jollota. The event, titled “Clark County’s Remarkable Women to Remember,” will take place on Monday, October 21, 2024, at the Clark County Historical Museum (1511 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660). Doors open at 5:15 p.m., and the presentation begins at 6:00 p.m.
During this engaging presentation, Pat Jollota will shine a spotlight on notable figures such as Mother Joseph, Esther Short, and Mary Schofield, among many others who have played pivotal roles in the history and development of our community. With her extensive knowledge and compelling storytelling style, Pat will bring to life the remarkable contributions of these women and their lasting impact on Clark County.
When one thinks of history in Clark County the first person who comes to mind is Pat Jollota. Pat has devoted decades of her life to gathering, saving, and sharing the stories of Vancouver, Washington, and Clark County.
Pat Jollota is synonymous with local history in Vancouver. Since moving to the area in 1982, she has dedicated herself to preserving and sharing the rich stories of our past. Her work at the Clark County Historical Museum, combined with her prolific authorship—including the popular Naming Clark County—has solidified her as a key figure in our historical narrative.
Since then, Pat’s authorship of local history has been prolific, writing Darkness Next Door, Downtown Vancouver, Camas, Legendary Locals of Vancouver, Vanishing Vancouver, The Murder of Joanne Dewey in Vancouver, Washington, and Haunted Vancouver Washington. Pat Jollota’s story is one of a historian who has made history while saving and sharing it.
This event is sponsored by the Clark County Historic Museum. Tickets are $15 and are limited. Cookie and coffee with be served. All proceeds from ticket sales, donations made at the event, and sales of Darkness Next Door and Naming Clark County will go to the Women’s Educational Scholarship of PEO.
Purchase tickets online at www.cchmuseum.org/an-evening-with-pat or visit the museum at 1511 Main Street. For more information, contact Patsy Aplin, Events Director, chapterdjpeo@gmail.com.

CCHM Victorian Ghost Stories Night at The Hidden House
2024-10-24 06:00 - 21:00 | Hidden House Event Space, 100 West 13th Street, Vancouver, 98660, United States
On October 24, 2024, in the twilight of a crisp October night as the shadows stretch long and the spirits of the past awaken, join us for a night of spectral intrigue and haunted history. Step into the eerie charm of one of Vancouver’s most famous Victorian era homes and settle into the parlor for an unforgettable evening of ghostly tales and historical intrigue at the historic and haunted Hidden House. On this spine-chilling night, join Clark County’s historian and Haunted Vancouver author Pat Jollota alongside CCHM Executive Director Brad Richardson for a night of thrilling ghost stories that will send shivers down your spine While feasting on delicious bites and decadent drinks conjured by the culinary masters at the Hidden House. Each guest will be meticulously outfitted in Victorian-era costumes, provided by the discerning hands of Center Stage Clothiers. Under the watchful and expert eye of Diana Kirkpatrick, Center Stage’s mistress of style, you will be draped in garments that breathe the essence of a time steeped in gothic elegance and unsettling mystery. This night promises to be a memorable descent into the shadows, where history and horror converge in the haunting glow of candlelight.
Tickets are $175 and include:

An evening hearing tales of terror by Clark County’s Historian Pat Jollota and CCHM Executive Director Brad Richardson
A delicious and bountiful menu of fall-themed finger foods
Scrumptious wine and beverages
A free Victorian costume rental from Center Stage Clothiers (must be fitted for costume by Thursday, October 17th. Ticket holders can go into Center Stage Clothiers at 1400 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660, noon to 8:00 pm Tuesday through Saturday)

Historic Monuments in Washington State: Community Conversation
2024-10-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
How should monuments in our community help us understand the past? Your feedback will help us develop tools to enrich public understanding of Washington history.
Our community conversation moderated by Sarah Pharaon, will focus on the Firsts Monument erected by the Washington State Historical Society by Officers Row in the Vancouver Historic Reserve.
About the Project:
In 2022 the Washington State Historical Society (WSHS) received a grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services for a project called Dialogue in Place, a process of examining and addressing 42 monuments placed by our agency around the state between 1900 and 1950. When they were erected, these monuments were intended to celebrate individuals and events related to settlement on the land that became Washington State. We now recognize that the presence of these monuments, with their lack of historical context and erasure of the experiences of Tribal Nations, bring harm to Indigenous communities and limit the public’s access to information that fully represents the complexities of the past.
WSHS has initiated government-to-government consultation with Tribes to help determine the future of these monuments. In addition to Tribal consultation, our process involves hosting community conversations around the state to consider the role these objects of public history play in our collective understanding of the past. Feedback from community members will inform our government-to-government dialogue with Tribal Nations and help us develop tools to enrich public understanding of Washington State history.
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