And It Has Pockets: The Battle for Women’s Clothing Equality

Fourth Plain Forward 5107 E 4th Plain Blvd #111, Vancouver, WA, United States

How many times have you heard someone wearing women’s clothing exclaim, “And it has pockets!” Comparisons have shown that modern garments designed for women have about half the storage space of clothing designed for men. From their invention, pockets in women’s fashion have represented independence—so much so that in the 18th century, laws were enacted […]

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Open Door Stitchery Circle

North Clark Historical Museum 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy, WA, United States

The North Clark Historical Museum offers an Open Door Stitchery Circle from 1 to 4 p.m. March 9 at 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy. Bring a project to work on, visit with others, learn something new and share ideas. See the museum's display on sewing and quilting. Buy tickets to win the 2024 raffle quilt, […]

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Movie Screening — “Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts”

Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States

At 4 p.m. March 30, the Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, will host a screening of “Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts” by local documentarian, Dru Holley. The film examines the contradictory roles played by Buffalo Soldiers in U.S. history, and how they fought on two sets of front lines: military conflicts […]

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Driftwood and Daffodils and Spring Tea at Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum

Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum 115 S.E. Lake St., Ilwaco, WA, United States

The second annual Driftwood and Daffodils will be hosted by the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 5 and 6. Part contest, part show, this event features a driftwood contest and a daffodil show. Register at www.columbiapacificheritagemuseum.org. Entries are to be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 4 […]

$35

Clark County Historical Museum AfterHours

Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Have you ever wondered where the PNW’s love for hops and IPAs began? Or who was the first female riverboat captain on the Columbia? Have fun and meet others from 5 to 8 p.m. every first Friday of the month while exploring our community’s history during #CCHMuseum AfterHours. Visit cchmuseum.org/programs-events/firstfridays/  for detailed information on each […]

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Second Story Gallery presents “Homespun: Treasures from Local Museums”

Camas Public Library 625 NE 4th Ave, Camas, WA, United States

The Second Story Gallery, located upstairs in the Camas Public Library at 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, presents a new exhibit, "Homespun: Treasures from the Collections of the Clark County Historical Museum and Two Rivers Heritage Museum," on display from April 5-30. The exhibit is created by the Clark County Historical Museum and Two Rivers Heritage […]

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Event Series Tyrannosaurs at OMSI

Tyrannosaurs at OMSI

OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) 1945 Southeast Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214, Portland, OR, United States

The most comprehensive exhibition ever mounted on tyrannosaurs makes its first West Coast appearance as it opens at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) March 2 through Sept. 8. "Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family" explores the most feared and revered of all dinosaurs, bringing the latest paleontological discoveries to life and challenging preconceptions about […]

$14 – $19

Driftwood and Daffodils and Spring Tea at Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum

Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum 115 S.E. Lake St., Ilwaco, WA, United States

The second annual Driftwood and Daffodils will be hosted by the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 5 and 6. Part contest, part show, this event features a driftwood contest and a daffodil show. Register at www.columbiapacificheritagemuseum.org. Entries are to be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 4 […]

$35

History on Tap — “Roll 20: Dungeons, Dragons and Community Storytelling”

Kiggins Theatre 1011 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

The next installment of the Clark County Historical Museum's History on Tap series is at 7 p.m. April 18 at the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. Doors open at 6:30. April Pereira will present "Roll 20: D&D and the Power of Community Storytelling," an exploration of the world's most popular tabletop role-playing game, Dungeons […]

$5

Our History, Our Museum: 60 Years of the Clark County Historical Museum

Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States

The Clark County Historical Museum invites the community to celebrate its 60th anniversary with a "Our History, Our Museum: 60 Years of the Clark County Historical Museum," at 7 p.m. May 2. The presentation will explore the history of the museum, from humble beginnings to a leading cultural institution in Washington State. Attendees will learn […]

$5
Event Series Tyrannosaurs at OMSI

Tyrannosaurs at OMSI

OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) 1945 Southeast Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214, Portland, OR, United States

The most comprehensive exhibition ever mounted on tyrannosaurs makes its first West Coast appearance as it opens at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) March 2 through Sept. 8. "Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family" explores the most feared and revered of all dinosaurs, bringing the latest paleontological discoveries to life and challenging preconceptions about […]

$14 – $19

Pomeroy Farm: Homeschool Open House

Pomeroy Farm 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, WA, United States

Pomeroy Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, will offer Homeschool Open Houses from 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. May 8 and 24 so that homeschooled children can experience "Children's Work and Play on a Pre-electric Farm," a self-guided, hour-and-a-half program suited for second through fifth graders. Students will participate in the chores and play […]

$7

“Playing with Light” at OMSI

OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) 1945 Southeast Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214, Portland, OR, United States

"Playing with Light" at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) runs through Jan. 6. Full-body interactive exhibits encourage visitors to engage in light-, laser- and lens-based experiences, including freezing their shadows, mixing colored lights and making a laser beam bounce down a stream of water. Visitors can tinker with technology-focused exhibit elements involving […]

$14 – $19

Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Oregon Historical Society and History Museum 1200 S.W. Park Ave., Portland, OR, United States

The Oregon Historical Society will partner with KALO Hawaiian Civic Club to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with free museum admission and a day of activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 18. This event is presented in partnership with Oregon Rises Above Hate, a coalition of people and […]

$25

Pomeroy Farm: Homeschool Open House

Pomeroy Farm 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, WA, United States

Pomeroy Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, will offer Homeschool Open Houses from 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. May 8 and 24 so that homeschooled children can experience "Children's Work and Play on a Pre-electric Farm," a self-guided, hour-and-a-half program suited for second through fifth graders. Students will participate in the chores and play […]

$7

Clark County Historical Museum celebrates 60 years

Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States

The Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, will unveil its new exhibit "Through the Decades: Clark County Historical Museum at 60," which highlights the museum's first 60 years. The museum is hosting a ribbon-cutting at 11 a.m. May 24. The public is invited to explore the new exhibit and help museum staff recreate […]

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“Playing with Light” at OMSI

OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) 1945 Southeast Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214, Portland, OR, United States

"Playing with Light" at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) runs through Jan. 6. Full-body interactive exhibits encourage visitors to engage in light-, laser- and lens-based experiences, including freezing their shadows, mixing colored lights and making a laser beam bounce down a stream of water. Visitors can tinker with technology-focused exhibit elements involving […]

$14 – $19

North Clark Historical Museum Exhibit: “Mount St. Helens: The Eruption and Rebirth”

North Clark Historical Museum 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy, WA, United States

North Clark Historical Museum will host "Mount St. Helens: The Eruption and Rebirth," a presentation at 2 p.m. May 25 at 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy. David Newcomb, a volunteer with the Mount St. Helens Institute, will present a talk and slide show featuring changes in the devastated area since the massive eruption of the […]

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“Pieces of History: An Artifacts Timeline” Showcases Camas-Washougal History

Two Rivers Heritage Museum 1 Durgan St., Washougal, WA, United States

Two Rivers Heritage Museum and Clark County Historical Museum created a historical outdoor timeline exhibit that represents Camas and Washougal history and highlights the artifacts cared for at Two Rivers Heritage Museum. “Pieces of History: An Artifacts Timeline,” is filled with stories and images recounting momentous events in these neighboring communities. The timeline can be […]

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Event Series Tyrannosaurs at OMSI

Tyrannosaurs at OMSI

OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) 1945 Southeast Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214, Portland, OR, United States

The most comprehensive exhibition ever mounted on tyrannosaurs makes its first West Coast appearance as it opens at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) March 2 through Sept. 8. "Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family" explores the most feared and revered of all dinosaurs, bringing the latest paleontological discoveries to life and challenging preconceptions about […]

$14 – $19