Wander Clark County: (HER)Story
2023-08-19 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Vancouver Writers Guild Workshop
2023-08-17 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-07-20 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-06-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States

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: 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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Covington House Open House
2023-07-16 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-06-18 12:00 - 15:00 | Historic Covington House, 4201 Main St, Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States

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.

North Clark Historical Museum: Interpretive Plaque Dedication
2023-07-09 14:00 - 15:00 | 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: Parkersville SOLD OUT
2023-07-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Parker’s Landing National Historic Site, 24 S A St, Washougal, WA, 98671
One of the oldest incorporated communities, Parker’s Landing began in 1845 when David C. Parker staked his claim amongst the Chinook-speaking Indigenous community and named the area Parkersville. By the 1870s, merchants had purchased much of the land neighboring Parkersville, giving rise to the community known today as Washougal.

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: Vancouver Sign Co @ 100
2023-07-07 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!
This month, join Vancouver Sign Co. as they celebrate 100 years of bringing some of the most iconic signs to Vancouver’s landscape. The evening will include a pop-up exhibit featuring artifacts highlighting the company’s history and a special birthday celebration.

Behind the Scenes: CCHM Collections Show & Tell
2023-07-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Clark County Historical Museum invites the public to join CCHM collections manager, Liza Schade, as she presents “Behind the Scenes: CCHM Collections Show & Tell” for July’s CCHM Speaker Series. The event will occur on Thursday, July 6, 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.
For nearly 60 years the Clark County Historical Museum has been encouraging an understanding of how local history shapes the character of Clark County and strengthens our sense of place. As the County’s memory keepers, CCHM has collected and preserved over 60,000 items of local historical significance during this time. Our collection of artifacts, images, archival materials, and oral histories includes a variety of objects, although only a portion are on view at the museum.
In this presentation, learn more about how CCHM cares for our collection through preservation and public access; see some of the interesting and newest donations; and find out how we use these treasures to inform people about the region’s heritage and its importance in their daily lives.

Museum Closed
2023-07-04 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
We will be closed Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. Have a safe and fun holiday!

Wander Clark County: Esther Short Neighborhood SOLD OUT
2023-07-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Slocum House, 605 Esther Street, Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States

CCHMuseum @ Heroes Night
2023-06-24 15:00 - 19:00 | Pearson Air Museum, 1115 E 5th St, Vancouver, WA, 98661, United States
#CCHMuseum is excited to be part of this event celebrating our community’s veterans and first responders. Enjoy a free, family-friendly time of music, food, and a car show!
Stop by our booth during the event to enter to win a History of Clark County gift basket. Basket includes an annual family-level membership.

Wander Clark County: Downtown Vancouver (WA) SOLD OUT
2023-06-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Corner of 5th & Main Streets, 500 Main St, Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Take a tour through the notable buildings and events in the history of Downtown Vancouver, Washington.
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 @ Juneteenth Freedom Celebration
2023-06-17 13:00 - 19:00 | Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St, Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States

Wander Clark County: Old City Cemetery SOLD OUT
2023-06-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Old City Cemetery, 2700 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA, 98661
Whether you are a history buff, love funerary art, or are just curious about the people who shaped this community, a visit to historic Old City Cemetery is a treat! Join Clark County Historical Museum as we explore one of the city’s earliest cemeteries. Hear the stories of the visionaries who built Vancouver – their struggles and triumphs in building a new life for their families.
Wander Clark County summer walking tour series occurs most Saturdays from June thru August at 9am. For a full list of tours go to Wander Clark County: Historic Walking Tours.

2023 CCHM Gala & Fundraiser: Casino Royale
2023-06-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Summit Grove Lodge

Pride Block Party with QYRC & Dandelion Teahouse
2023-06-10 13:00 - 19:00 | Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary, 109 West 7th Street, Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States

CCHM Closed
2023-06-10 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States

Clark County Pride Rainbow Walk
2023-06-04 11:00 - 16:00 | Holley Park, 1000 East 4th St, La Center, WA, 98629, United States

CCHM @ Parkersville Day
2023-06-03 12:00 - 15:00 | Parkers Landing, 24 S A Street, Washougal, WA, 98671, United States

#CCHM After Hours Open House
2023-06-02 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!
Each monthly event showcases a different theme with experiences such as pop-up exhibits, workshops, live performances, author readings, and more. While you’re here, be sure to explore our award winning exhibits to learn about the women who helped build the Clark County or dance through the history of music in our community.
