Clark County Historical Museum

Join the Clark County Historical Museum for a special evening at the historic Hidden House as local historian Peri Muhich explores the life and legacy of Grace Hulin Hidden . While often remembered as the second wife of Lowell Hidden, Grace Hulin Hidden made significant contributions to the Vancouver community through her dedication to civic and service organizations. This presentation will examine her life, h

Join historian Tracy Reilly-Kelly as she explores the hidden stories of Clark County! Meet at Esther Short Park Waterfall Fountain In 1910 a large fire damaged the Lower Main St area. Fire has threaten

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Travel back on this engaging walking tour celebrating the remarkable women who shaped Vancouver and Clark County; this tour brings to life the stories of Indigenous women, Oregon Trail pioneers, business leaders, physicians, educators, activists, artists, and wartime workers whose courage and determination transformed the community. From Esther Short’s fight to secure her family’s land claim to Mother Joseph’s architectural legacy and the trailblazing women who led businesses, libraries, scho

Join us for the next installment of History on Tap as fourth-generation newspaper owner Will Campbell shares the story of his family’s remarkable newspaper legacy and the history of The Columbian . Learn about Will’s great-grandfather, Herbert J. Campbell , who purchased The Co

Join historian Tracy Reilly-Kelly as she explores the hidden stories of Clark County! Explore the homes and buildings where women in Vancouver first germinated their paths to suffrage, to public office and pr

Step into Ridgefield’s past on this walking tour through its historic downtown, where early pioneers, industrious mill owners, and enterprising merchants shaped the city we know today. From the Chinook village of Cathlapotle to the arrival of settlers like the Carty and Shobert families, Ridgefield’s history is one of resilience and transformation. Explore landmarks such as the Ridgefield Hardware Store, Union Ridge Presbyterian Church, and the historic Liberty Theater, each with its own stor

Discover the stories of Washougal’s pioneers on the Washougal Memorial Cemetery Walking Tour. This journey takes visitors through the historic Pioneer Sections A and B, where the town’s earliest settlers rest. Learn about the influential families who shaped Washougal, from homesteaders and war veterans to entrepreneurs and civic leaders. Uncover the origins of Washougal’s founding through the lives of figures like Richard Ough, a Hudson’s Bay Company trader who married Chinook princess White

🎃 Spooky Soirée: An Evening of Eerie Elegance & Clark County History Presented by the Clark County Historical Museum & Society 🗓️ Saturday, September 26, 2026 🕰️ 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM 📍 Historic Summit Grove Lodge | La Center, WA