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.
Drawing on his research into the golden age of movie theaters in Vancouver, Gregg explores Vancouver’s movie-going history with a look back at the rise and fall of the single screen theater as well the ways in which movies helped bridge social and racial divides.
Tickets purchased at the door.
Haven't checked out the museum lately? This month is an Open House! No fuss, no admission. Just a chance wander the exhibits and see what's new.
Take a tour through the notable buildings and events in the history of Downtown Vancouver. Along the way, we’ll stop at historic downtown establishments and learn about their current offerings.
2022 is the second year that the Clark County Historical Museum has hosted "The Amazing History Race." This race is more a scavenger hunt though, as teams of up to four people solve clues taking them throughout downtown and Vancouver's history. This is a family friendly event sure to be fun for everyone, whether you are an avid "hardcore historian" or a "history buff" who merely "dabbles" in history. And this year there is a new partner nonprofit, the Police Activities League of SW Washington. Thus when you sign up to compete you're not just supporting one amazing nonprofit, but two, doubling your impact!
It's a community take-over! For our June #CCHMuseum AfterHours, community partner, Summer of Pride Clark County, is taking over the museum for a Community art show. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community will be displaying their finished work and working on projects all evening.
Join CCHM as we sit down with members of Vancouver's LGBTQIA+ community to discuss the community's challenges, experiences, and how life for the community has changed through the years. In our third conversation of the series, CCHM Outreach Manager, April Buzby (she/they), sits down with leaders from Summer of Pride, LaCenter's Gay-Straight Alliance, and Clark County Pride to discuss their own lives and experiences as leaders in their community.
Clark County Historical Museum is closed for a private event on June 2, 2022.
Join us for a private, behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum and local historic sites. “A Virtual Night at the Museum” fundraising program will provide a glimpse into the creation of our pop-up exhibits, let you explore fashion through the years with a peek at clothing from our collection, and give you a private viewing of unseen places at Kiggins Theatre, Schofield Building, and Donegan Building (formerly Lucky Loans).
Farming and agriculture have contributed to the development of Clark County throughout it's history. In this pop-up exhibit, curated by CCHM's WSU-V History intern, we'll looks at how farming has changed, from the 1840s to the present day, using historic artifacts photos, and maps.