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SUMMARY:History On Tap: Our Mr. Matsura - Documentary Screening and Talk
DESCRIPTION:A powerful documentary on immigrant photographer Frank Matsura\, followed by a talk exploring identity\, community\, and the American West. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Clark County Historical Museum for an engaging evening of film and discussion at the historic Liberty Theater in Ridgefield. \nThis installment of History on Tap features a screening of Our Mr. Matsura\, a compelling documentary that tells the story of Frank (Sakae) Matsura\, a Japanese-born photographer who made his home in rural Washington State in the early 1900s. \nOrphaned at a young age and raised in Tokyo\, Matsura immigrated to the United States and eventually settled in Okanogan County. There\, he became deeply embedded in a diverse community of Native people\, settlers\, and working-class residents\, including cowboys\, miners\, ranchers\, and shopkeepers. Through his photography\, Matsura documented everyday life in the American West with warmth\, humor\, and an unusual sense of intimacy. \nUnlike the rigid and formal portraits typical of the era\, Matsura’s work often featured playful self-portraits and collaborative images that challenged conventional ideas about identity\, gender roles\, and representation. His photographs continue to shape how we understand the region’s history today. \nFollowing the screening\, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a discussion exploring Matsura’s legacy\, the power of photography in storytelling\, and how immigrant voices have shaped the history of the Pacific Northwest. \nThis installment of History on Tap is made possible through the generosity of our season sponsors\, the Old Liberty Theater and Ridgefield Main Street\, with media sponsorship through The Columbian\, and program support from Enspire Arts and Silver Keys Media. \nEvent Details\nDate: Thursday\, May 21\, 2026\nTime: \n\nDoors open: 6:00 PM\nPresentation: 7:00 PM\n\nLocation:\nOld Liberty Theater\n115 N Main Ave\nRidgefield\, WA 98642 \nCost: \n\nFree for Clark County Historical Museum Members\n(Use member discount code at checkout that was sent in members’ only email)\n$5 for Non-Members
URL:https://cchmuseum.org/calendar/history-on-tap-our-mr-matsura-documentary-screening-and-talk/
LOCATION:Old Liberty Theater\, 115 Main Ave\, Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States
CATEGORIES:History on Tap
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SUMMARY:History on Tap: Liberty Factory - A Look at the Kaiser Shipyards
DESCRIPTION:The Clark County Historical Museum is pleased to welcome back author and maritime journalist Peter Marsh for the next installment of its popular History on Tap series. Marsh will present “Liberty Factory: A Look at the Kaiser Shipyards” on Thursday\, February 19\, 2026\, at 7:00 PM at the Old Liberty Theater in Ridgefield. \nIn this engaging presentation\, Marsh will explore the remarkable story of Henry Kaiser’s World War II shipyards in the Pacific Northwest and their profound impact on the ports and communities of the lower Columbia River between 1940 and 1945. Drawing from rare photographs\, personal diaries\, and firsthand accounts\, Marsh brings to life the region’s vital—yet often overlooked—role in what President Franklin D. Roosevelt famously called the “Arsenal of Democracy.” \nBorn in 1947 in Greenwich\, England\, Peter Marsh developed an early passion for boats and maritime history. After emigrating to the United States in 1972\, he settled in Portland and built a 20-foot sailboat by hand\, exploring much of the Pacific Northwest. These adventures launched a successful career in marine journalism\, where Marsh covered regional maritime life from fishing and recreation to commercial shipping. \nIn 1996\, Marsh inherited an extensive archive of papers and photographs from Larry Barber\, the late marine editor of The Oregonian. A visit to the D-Day beaches in Normandy inspired Marsh to take a closer look at Barber’s wartime materials\, uncovering a rich and detailed record of Oregon and Southwest Washington’s shipbuilding efforts during World War II. Over the past several years\, Marsh has shared this research with audiences throughout the lower Columbia River region\, helping to revive interest in the area’s critical contribution to the war effort. \nHistory on Tap is presented through the generous support of Old Liberty Theater\, Ridgefield Main Street\, and Building Industry Association of Clark County. Admission is $5 for the general public and free for CCHM members\, veterans\, and active-duty military personnel. Registration is required and available here.
URL:https://cchmuseum.org/calendar/history-on-tap-liberty-factory-a-look-at-the-kaiser-shipyards/
LOCATION:Old Liberty Theater\, 115 Main Ave\, Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States
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