Clark County Historical Museum
Clark County Historical Museum
4.5
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The Clark County Historical Society & Museum are dedicated to the collection, preservation, and interpretation of the cultural history of Clark County and the Pacific Northwest, and to sponsoring educational programs and exhibits for the enrichment of all members of the public. The museum is located in Vancouver Washington's 1909 Carnegie Library at 1511 Main Street.To achieve the above functions, the museum produces changing interpretive exhibits using the tangible historic objects stored in the museum collection and temporary loans of items from the community and other heritage organizations. The museum also hosts traveling exhibits from larger institutions and regularly provides lectures, classes, special events, student internships, teacher training opportunities and other related education programs to further the appreciation of the history and culture of Clark County. The museum also houses a gift shop and a research library, both of which are open during regular museum hours.
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Vancouver, WA69 contributions
Oct 2011 • Friends
The museum changes its exhibit frequently, but always focuses on the region and its place in the “bigger picture.” Recent exhibit included one on women’s undergarments; another is of Native American basketry. It did one on the history of the Interstate 5 bridge that connects Vancouver to Portland. The new executive director has brought a welcome, dynamic perspective.
Written 4 May 2012
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b C
Portland, OR22 contributions
Jan 2012 • Business
I have been going there so much 40 years.. just love it .I hope it's kind to you. somtimes people change things just to keep a job ,, but it alway's went back to real Historical Museum and Quite Nice
Written 24 January 2012
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MaryAnn B
Vancouver, Washington, United States11 contributions
Apr 2013 • Family
this is a very nice historical museum. displays change regularly. lots of Native American artifacts. have wonderful lectures also.
Written 25 November 2013
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anilif
Vancouver, WA729 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
What an interesting walk! Learn some history and legends of local businesses that are said to be haunted. Hidden House, Kiggens the theater and the I-5 bridge are just a few.
I think it is only offered in October, but worth the $10.
I think it is only offered in October, but worth the $10.
Written 25 October 2015
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Naomi S
vancouver, WA15 contributions
Oct 2014 • Family
Very friendly, helpful and informed staff on Vancouver's history. We went on their ghost walk this last year and learned a lot about Vancouver and had a blast!
Written 18 March 2015
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Hi Naomi!
We're so glad you enjoyed your visit and the Haunted Tour! If you like us on Facebook you can keep track of all the great programs we have coming up! April is our Members Month with several special events just for Members: a special tour of Covington House, a talk with Sam Robinson, acting Chairman of the Chinook Indian Nation and a special walking tour of historic downtown Ridgefield.
We hope to see you at your Clark County Historical Museum again soon!
Katie Anderson
Executive Director
Written 31 March 2015
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Jacqueline B
Vancouver, WA253 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
I've lived in Vancouver, WA for 20 years and I finally visited for the first time. First Friday of the month is an art walk in downtown Vancouver. Lots of places are open and showing different types of art and photography. The museum is open and it's free, so I went and was pleasantly surprised. Lots of cool displays on local history that changes frequently. We saw artifacts from the Civil War and Native American Baskets. There was also an exhibit on the history of food in Vancouver. I didn't know that at one time Vancouver was the largest producer of PRUNES in the US in the 1920s. We used to have a Prune Princess. Nice surprise! Lots of walking tours and lectures I'm going to find out about.
Written 9 March 2015
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samantha k
Vancouver, WA8 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
Worth checking out, gives great history about the Vancouver area, always something interesting to see.
Written 2 September 2014
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Don H
Kirkland, WA889 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
This small museum is nicely done, with personable staff. We especially enjoyed the special exhibit on music. Worth a visit.
Written 15 October 2019
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RSNN
Portland, OR5,802 contributions
Sept 2018 • Solo
I didn't know about this place at all until I stumbled upon it. It is an old library building on Main Street that has since been turned into the Clark County Historical Museum. It is interesting but very small. Exhibits only on on floor. They do have a research library on another floor.
I was interested in the history of trains and railroads in Vancouver. They had something on that. mostly old photos and write ups with them. And a few artifacts on display.
The big feature was in a side room. Indian Bead work. This was a nice display worth seeing. As you got to see the way they used bead in with their clothing.
Open Tues through Sat 11 AM to 4 PM
Admission for senor citizen (62+) is $5
I was interested in the history of trains and railroads in Vancouver. They had something on that. mostly old photos and write ups with them. And a few artifacts on display.
The big feature was in a side room. Indian Bead work. This was a nice display worth seeing. As you got to see the way they used bead in with their clothing.
Open Tues through Sat 11 AM to 4 PM
Admission for senor citizen (62+) is $5
Written 2 October 2018
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Tcard2013
Turlock, CA435 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
We had a really good visit. It had some really great displays. It was first place we stopped to learn some history of the town.
Written 12 August 2017
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