The Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, presents "The Origins and Celebrations of Juneteenth," on display from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through June 28. The exhibit traces the origins of Juneteenth to “Freedom’s Eve” in 1862, when enslaved and free African Americans gathered in hope for the Emancipation Proclamation to take […]
The Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, presents "The Origins and Celebrations of Juneteenth," on display from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through June 28. The exhibit traces the origins of Juneteenth to “Freedom’s Eve” in 1862, when enslaved and free African Americans gathered in hope for the Emancipation Proclamation to take […]
The Clark County Historical Museum invites the community to celebrate the change of season at the Summer Solstice Native Arts Market from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 21. This free, family-friendly event brings together the region’s Indigenous cultures through art, music and storytelling. Browse and shop from 17 Native artists and makers, offering jewelry, textiles, carvings […]
In celebration of May Day—International Workers’ Day, the Clark County Historical Museum presents the next installment in its Speaker Series, “The Union Makes Us Stronger – Labor History in Clark […]
The Clark County Historical Museum's "This Is Our Legacy" exhibit, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the NAACP Vancouver Branch 1139-B, will host a free opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. April 11 at 1511 Main St., Vancouver. The exhibit features artifacts, photographs and engaging displays highlighting the contributions and impact of Vancouver’s Black community, […]
The Clark County Historical Museum presents “They Want Our Rhythm, But Not Our Blues: African American Innovation Through Pop Culture,” a lecture by LaToya Brackett, part of the museum's Speaker Series. This presentation at 7 p.m. April 4 will explore the impact of African American culture on mainstream pop culture, highlighting the contributions of Black […]
The next Clark County Historical Museum After Hours, 5 to 8 p.m. April 4, features the Vancouver NAACP, League of United Latin American Citizens, and Odyssey World International Education Services at the museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver. Learn about their missions and how you can get involved. The museum will be free and open to […]
The city of Vancouver will dedicate a new sculpture, “Revealed," at 3 p.m. April 4, at the Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver. The sculpture by Randy Walker was commissioned by Vancouver to honor the legacy of the Hidden Brick Company and features steel bricks etched with words that reveal Clark County history. […]
The Clark County Historical Museum will host the Spring Equinox Native Art Market from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 22 at 1511 Main St., Vancouver. See the creativity of 16 local Indigenous vendors, offering one-of-a-kind handcrafted items while enjoying the flute music of Sherrie Davis Morningstar. Every purchase directly supports Indigenous artists and makers, with […]
The Clark County Historical Museum will host a book sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 8 in the museum's research library on the lower level of the museum at 1511 Main St., Vancouver. The sale features vintage books, journals and texts (including works on Pacific Northwest history), novels, magazines and academic non-fiction. All […]
In celebration of National Native Heritage Month, the Clark County Historical Museum will host an Indigenous Peoples Market from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 16 at 1511 Main St., Vancouver. The market will showcase the talents of 14 local Indigenous vendors. Native American flutist Sherrie Davis will perform live during the market. The museum […]
Clark County Historical Museum's next Speaker Series evening features retired alternative educator Pepper Kim at 7 p.m. Nov. 7 at 1511 Main St., Vancouver. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the program begins at 7 p.m. Kim will delve into the development of the non-traditional learning opportunities for students of Clark County from the 1970s […]
Clark County Historical Museum and historian, author and Guggenheim Foundation Fellow Matthew Avery Sutton present "Double Crossed: The American Missionary Spies of World War II” from 7 to 8 p.m. […]
Clark County Historical Museum and historian William Woodward present "Will the 2020s Roar Like the 1920s?” from 7 to 8 p.m. Aug. 3, the next installment in the museum's 2023 […]
The Vancouver Barracks Military Association will descend upon the Clark County Historical Museum from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 4, First Friday, bringing military history "goodies" for patrons to enjoy. There will be historic images from the Vancouver Barracks, maps, and interpreters to answer your questions. The association will also unveil its 2023 military history […]
The Clark County Historical Museum Speaker Series wraps up its 2022 season at 7 p.m. Nov. 3 with "Preserving History: The Historic Preservation Commission." Members of the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission will share more about the commission, why preservation is so important and how to support the commission's efforts to protect historic and cultural […]
Clark County Historical Museum will continue its 2022 History on Tap season at the possibly haunted Kiggins Theatre at 7 p.m. Oct. 20, with “Campfire Tales: Bride of Couvenstein.” Doors […]
Clark County Historical Museum’s 2022 Speaker Series continues on at 7 p.m. Oct. 6 with “A Promise Not Yet Fulfilled: The Chinook Struggle for Recognition” presented by Sam Robinson, Chinook Indian Nation citizen and vice chair. The event will occur in-person at the Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver. Doors open at 5 […]
The Clark County Historical Museum welcomes Humanities Washington speaker Fern Renville to the History on Tap stage with “American Democracy’s Indigenous Roots and Future” at the Kiggins Theatre on Sept. 29. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m. The Haudenosaunee Confederacy’s Great Law of Peace—uniting six Indigenous nations in an […]
Clark County Historical Museum’s 2022 Speaker Series continues on Sept. 1 with “Fourth Plain Forward: Building Community” presented by Fourth Plain Forward director, Paul Burgess, Clark County Historical Museum public historian, Katie Bush, and Clark County Historical Museum public history intern, Tanaka Axberg. When people think of Vancouver, the city is often associated with a […]