The Clark County Historical Museum presents Explore Clark County, a series of free lunchtime walking tours from noon to 1 p.m. on select Fridays, offering a quick but fascinating dive into the people, places and events that have shaped Clark County. Each week, participants tour a different neighborhood or historical theme, featuring hidden gems, stories and local landmarks. No registration is required; just show up. For details, visit www.cchmuseum.org or call 360-993-5679. The schedule is as follows:
- June 20 – Women’s HerStory: Librarians, Merchants, YWCA and Clubs.
Meet at the museum, 1511 Main St.
- July 11 – Downtown Neighborhood: Explore Vancouver’s early housing developments and neighborhoods. Meet at the museum.
- July 18 – Kauffman Ave: Uncover the origins of the Fruit Valley neighborhood. Meet at John Ball Park, 2300 E. 20th St.
- Aug. 15 – Courthouse District: Horrible Homicides vs. Early Churches
Meet at the Clark County Courthouse, 1200 Franklin St.
- Aug. 22 – Arnada: Who Are Margaret Ranns, Anna Eastham and Ida Elwell? Discover the lives of the women behind the neighborhood
Meet at Arnada Park, 2404 H St.
- Sept. 12 – Old City Cemetery: Explore stories of early residents and summer discoveries. Meet at the corner of 13th and Z streets.