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SUMMARY:History on Tap: First Families - The Next Generation of Vancouver's African American Community
DESCRIPTION:The Clark County Historical Museum presents History on Tap: Vancouver’s First Black Families with Melissa Williams \nHistorian Melissa Williams will share the story of housing and Vancouver’s African American community from 1940-1960. Learn how Black families made Southwest Washington their home during wartime\, what factors pushed many out of the area after the war\, and about the lasting contributions these first Black residents made to Vancouver. \nMelissa Williams (she/her) is a U.S. historian who concentrates on African American history. Over the past 20 years\, she has contributed to numerous projects for organizations and educational institutions including the Center for Columbia River History\, Vancouver NAACP #1139\, the Clark County Historical Museum\, and Portland State University. Williams earned a B.A. in History from the University of Washington and an M.A. in Public History from Washington State University Vancouver. She is a doctoral student for Educational Leadership at Portland State University and currently serves as Policy Associate for Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion for the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. \nEvent Details: \n\n Date & Time: Tuesday\, May 13\, 2025\, at 7:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:00 p.m.)\n Location: Kiggins Theatre\, 1011 Main St\, Vancouver\, WA\n Admission: Free for CCHM members | $5 in advance for general public | $10 at the door\n\nThe 2025 History on Tap season is presented by Vancouver’s Downtown Association\, with sponsorship from Heritage Bank and program support provided by Versa Events. This installment is sponsored by C-Tran\, The Arts Centered\, the Clark College Foundation\, and Fourth Plain Forward.  \nAbout the Clark County Historical Museum: \nThe Clark County Historical Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and interpreting the rich history of Clark County\, Washington. The museum offers a range of exhibits\, events\, and programs throughout the year to engage the public in learning about the area’s past. \nTickets available here.
URL:https://cchmuseum.org/calendar/history-on-tap-first-families-the-next-generation-of-vancouvers-african-american-community/
LOCATION:Kiggins Theatre\, 1011 Main Street\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:History on Tap
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SUMMARY:First Families: The Next Generation
DESCRIPTION:Clark County Historical Museum will launch its 2022 Speaker Series on Thursday\, February 3\, with Melissa Williams’ presentation of “First Families: The Next Generation.” The event will occur in-person at the Clark County Historical Museum. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m. \nJoin us as historian\, Melissa Williams\, and Rites of Passages Youth Program director\, Charles Simmons\, explore the generation that came after the individuals featured in the Vancouver NAACP’s publication First Families of Vancouver’s African American Community. Learn about the events that shaped their lives and the impact they’ve had on Clark County. \nMelissa Williams (she/her) is a U.S. historian who focuses on African American history. Over the past 20 years\, she has contributed to several projects for organizations and institutions including the Center for Columbia River History\, Vancouver NAACP #1139\, U.S. Forest Service\, Clark County Historical Museum\, Washington State University Vancouver\, and Portland State University. Williams earned a B.A. in History from the University of Washington and an M.A. in Public History from Washington State University Vancouver. She is a doctoral student in Educational Leadership at Portland State University and currently serves as Policy Associate for Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion for the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. \nCharles LaRue Simmons is founder and director of Rites of Passage Youth Program\, a summer program dedicated to building skills and providing experiences for African-American Youth. Simmons earned Life-Time K-12 Teaching Certification with a Bachelor in Literature and minors in Black Studies and Political Science from the University of Washington. He is a life-long educator\, teaching for the Vancouver\, Evergreen\, and Washougal School Districts before founding Rites of Passage. Simmons has been a member of the Vancouver NAACP #1139 since 1964. \nThe CCHM Speaker Series is sponsored by the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission and Versa Events (formerly Wager Audio). 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. \nAttendees are encouraged to arrive early\, as seating is limited. For the safety of staff\, visitors\, and our families\, CCHM does require proof of vaccination for admission to all CCHM events. \nFor more information\, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or outreach@cchmuseum.org.
URL:https://cchmuseum.org/calendar/cchm-speaker-series-7/
LOCATION:Clark County Historical Museum\, 1511 Main St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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