-The Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) will host a community celebration on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring the opening of its new Moments That Made Us exhibit alongside the grand opening of the new Vancouver Visitor Center, located in the museum lobby. The free event will take place at […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Clark County Historical Museum invites the public to celebrate the stories, people, and places that have shaped our region during the Clark County Heritage Organization Fair, taking place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. As communities across the nation commemorate America 250, the 250th anniversary of the signing of […]
The Clark County Historical Museum is excited to announce the upcoming Summer Native Art Market on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the museum, located at 1511 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660. This vibrant event will showcase more than 20 talented local Indigenous artists and vendors, including many returning favorites as well as new participants […]
Explore historic downtown Vancouver on this walking excursion! Explore Clark County on foot with CCHM! Explore historic downtown Vancouver on this walking excursion! Discover the rich history of Vancouver’s Main Street on this walking tour, where each building tells a story of resilience, entrepreneurship, and community. From the city’s first hall and fire department to […]
Explore Clark County on foot with CCHM! Explore historic downtown Vancouver on this walking excursion! Discover the rich history of Vancouver’s Main Street on this walking tour, where each building tells a story of resilience, entrepreneurship, and community. From the city’s first hall and fire department to historic banks, hotels, and theaters, we’ll explore landmarks […]
Join us at the Clark County Historical Museum on Friday, June 19th for a special one-night-only presentation of Voices of the Enslaved and the Free: The Road to Juneteenth, a community readers theater presentation perfromed by Msanii Creative Expressions. This free event explores the origins of Juneteenth through spoken word, music, and poetry, bringing to life […]
