✨ What a day! Walked with the community from the Visitor Center to Fort Vancouver and joined the bicentennial ceremony marking 200 years since its founding. Standing on the same ground where cultures, stories, and histories converged was humbling. #FortVancouver200 #HistoryAlive

🐻 Meet Bear – Admin Volunteer, artist, ASL native speaker, & Scooby-Doo superfan. From England to CCHM, they keep the “beary” magic alive. Join them: 🔗 cchmuseum.org/members #MeetTheGang #CCHMuseum #LocalHistory #ScoobyDooForever

📣 Meet Samantha Smith – Social Media & Outreach Support, pun enthusiast & 2023 CCHM Volunteer of the Year. Maker of daily “Meme-bership” magic. ❤️ Support CCHM & keep the puns coming: cchmuseum.org/members/ #MeetTheGang

✨ Meet Pepper Toelle Kim – volunteer, artist, historian & “The Pep in Our Step.” Creator of CCHM paper dolls, Columbia River history buff, & cave art explorer. ❤️ Support CCHM & keep the “Pep” alive: cchmuseum.org/members/ #MeetTheGang

📜 Meet Tracy Reilly Kelly – researcher, writer, tour guide & creator of the award-winning HerStory exhibit. Master food preserver, orchard history fan, & suffrage-era dream traveler. ❤️ Support her work at CCHM: cchmuseum.org/members/ #MeetTheGang

🕶️ Meet Sammuel – our jazz-age time traveler & Outreach Manager. From guest speaker to mastermind of History on Tap & Native Art Market. Loves 1930s vibes, cursed Clark County corners, & fancy pens. ❤️ Support CCHM: cchmuseum.org/members/ #MeetTheGang

When you realize your CCHM membership could’ve gotten you: 🎟️ Free History on Tap 🚶‍♀️ Free Walking Tours 🎤 Free Speaker Series …and you’ve been paying out of pocket 🤯 Don’t worry—there’s still time! Join during our Meme-bership Drive: 🔗 cchmuseum.org/members/ #2025memebershipdrive #memeingfulwork

“You know, I’m something of a museum member myself.” 🕷️ Join the CCHM Universe during our Meme-bership Drive and unlock your local history superpowers: 🕸️ Free admission 🛍️ Shop discount 🗞️ Member publications Suit up → cchmuseum.org/members/ #2025MemebershipDrive #supportlocalhistory #beajoiner

Leia didn’t wait for rescue—she led the charge. 💫 Be the Force that preserves Clark County’s past. Join CCHM during our Meme-bership Drive and get: 🔓 Unlimited access 🛍️ 10% off merch 📬 Member-only updates & invites Join now → cchmuseum.org/members/ #2025MembershipDrive #maytheforcebewithyou

Missed last year’s Meme-bership Drive? No worries—you’ve got another shot! 🎉 Join the coolest club in SW WA and get: 🏛️ Free museum entry 📬 Member-only invites & updates 🛍️ Store discounts Support local history → cchmuseum.org/members/ #2025MembershipDrive #beajoiner #supportlocalhistory #vanwa

Brace yourselves… the 2nd Annual CCHM Meme-bership Drive is here! 🛡️🐉 Support your museum. Defend the archives. 🏛️ Free admission 📬 Exclusive invites 🛍️ Shop discounts Join us—or end up like Gendry, still rowing. 🔗 cchmuseum.org/members/ #GameOfMemes #memebershipdrive #supportlocalhistory

#OTD in Clark County History: April 12, 1906 — Tensions flared near Camas as rival railroad crews from the Portland & Seattle and Columbia River Valley companies clashed over right-of-way access. Photo: Railroad workers, c.1908. CCHM Collection.

Dear Museum Alliance — We’re running low on key supplies—gloves, envelopes, and other essentials that keep our archives in balance and the Force strong. Join the supply side! Check out our Amazon Wishlist: 📎 a.co/8awimyg Or send a message to [email protected] and we’ll send you coordinates.

#OTD in Clark County History: March 17, 1928 The Evergreen Hotel at 5th and Main Streets opened with a grand celebration, coinciding with the activation of Vancouver’s new streetlights. Photo Description: Exterior of the Evergreen Hotel, circa 1930. The hotel opened its doors on March 17, 1928,.

Honoring Women’s History: Val Ogden (1924–2014) Val Ogden, former Washington State Representative, was a dedicated advocate for education and accessibility. Elected in 1990, she became Speaker Pro Tem in 1998, leaving a lasting legacy in public service.

#PicturingThePast: On March 19, 1956, four high school students showcased their Junior Achievement products at a Vancouver Rotary meeting. Their business experience included items like cutting boards and wiener roasters. #swwashington #museum #cchmuseum #vancouverwa #teenpreneurship

CCHM Speaker Series: “They Want Our Rhythm, But Not Our Blues” Join LaToya Brackett on April 4, 2025, at 7:00 PM for a lecture on the influence of African American culture on pop culture. 📅 Date: April 4, 2025 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM 📍 1511 Main Street, Vancouver, WA

#OTD in Clark County history: March 20, 1909 — Vancouver Water Co. awarded a $17,000 contract to build a 1.5-million-gallon reservoir, now part of Water Works Park. Photo Description: Two women stand next to the Vancouver Barracks reservoir. Black and white, undated. #swwashington #cchmuseum

#HonoringWomen’sHistory: Mary Barnard (1909–2001) Vancouver-born poet Mary Barnard gained lasting acclaim for Sappho: A New Translation (1958), a literary classic still in print today. Photo Description: Headshot of Mary Barnard. Undated. Courtesy of Ancestry. #cchmuseum #lyriclegacy

#PicturingThePast: This 1974 photo shows a young visitor enjoying the museum’s railroad exhibit, designed to recreate a railcar experience. Did you ever visit? Share your memories!

✨ Thank you for making our Spring Equinox Native Art Market a success! ✨ Your support uplifted Indigenous voices and filled our space with energy and artistry. See you this summer—stay tuned! 🌸 #cchmuseum #SpringEquinoxMarket

We had an amazing evening with Dr. Amanda Van Lanen at Fourth Plain Community Commons, exploring how Washington became the Apple State! 🍎 Huge thanks to our sponsors—Humanities Washington, the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission, Pomeroy Farm, and Plus and Minus LLC! #WashingtonApples

Exciting news for storytelling enthusiasts! Vancouver's @[107686623950438] is expanding it's digital realm with the launch of a YouTube channel. Each episode, rich with the nostalgia of radio drama, now reaches audiences through various platforms.

#PicturingThePast Photo shows Henry (1867–1943) & Bertha Burgy (1870–1944) walking arm-in-arm along the tracks from Lucia to Yacolt—a quiet moment in Clark County’s history. #ClarkCountyHistory #cchmuseum #strollingthroughtime

Sammuel is out and about visiting another #PAMA partner! Today’s journey takes him to Cannon Beach, OR, and the Cannon Beach History Center and Museum As a PAMA member, you get free admission to a new attraction every month! Check out the 2025 PAMA Reciprocal Calendar here ➡ cchmuseum.org/pama/

#OTD in Clark County History March 7, 1866 — Christian Pouley (1826–1923), Felida’s first resident, filed a Donation Land claim. Photo: From the museum’s collection, Grant & Louis Anderson with workers at Anderson’s Prune Dryer in Felida. Sepia, undated. #ClarkCountyHistory #FelidaWA #cchmuseum

Museum Closure Notice CCHM will be closed Saturday, March 8 as our team supports the next generation of historians & archivists. We’ll reopen Tuesday, March 11—see you then! #ClarkCountyHistory #cchmuseum

#OTD in Clark County History March 4, 1933 — Newly inaugurated President FDR ordered a nationwide bank moratorium to halt financial collapse. In Clark County, most banks reopened under restrictions, but Vancouver National Bank stayed closed until June 1934. #ClarkCountyHistory #cchmuseum

Honoring Women’s History Month: Elizabeth Crawford Yates Poet & community leader Elizabeth Crawford Yates (1885–1955) spent her life in Vancouver, capturing the PNW’s beauty in verse & helping found the Vancouver YWCA. #WomensHistoryMonth #ElizabethCrawfordYates #ClarkCountyHistory #cchmuseum

#OTD in Clark County History March 3, 1913 — Vancouver High School at 26th & Main opened for classes. Its dedication & open house followed on March 7. #ClarkCountyHistory #VancouverWA #cchmuseum

#PicturingThePast In February 1977, Dr. Caroline Engle of Feline Medical Clinic, originally in Orchards, cared for local cats. The clinic now operates in Five Corners. Read the tribute ➡ felinemedicalclinic.com #ClarkCountyHistory #VeterinaryMedicine #cchmuseum

Spring Equinox Native Art Market Join us at CCHM on March 22, 2025, for a market featuring 16 Indigenous artists! Shop unique, handcrafted goods & support Native makers. Enjoy free museum admission while exploring history & culture. #NativeArtMarket #IndigenousArtists #SupportNativeMakers #cchmuseum

#PicturingThePast #OTD in 1963, Representative Ella Wintler received a gavel marking her election as Speaker Pro Tempore of the Washington House. A lifelong Vancouver resident, she served from 1939–1965, advocating for education & public service. #ClarkCountyHistory #HistoricPreservation #cchmuseum

#OTD in Clark County History Feb. 27, 1908 — The rebuilt steamer Mascot made its maiden voyage up the Lewis River to La Center & Woodland. At 132 feet long & 170 tons, it faced dangerous, snag-filled waters. The original Mascot was built in 1890. #ClarkCountyHistory #HistoricPreservation #cchmuseum

#OTD in Clark County History Feb. 28, 1917 — The Clark County Dairymen’s Association was founded with 18 charter members, led by President E. M. Dietderich. Thanks to The Columbian for preserving this piece of local agricultural history! #ClarkCountyHistory #HistoricPreservation #cchmuseum

#PicturingThePast The Post Hospital at Fort Vancouver, built in 1904, treated soldiers, workers & flu patients. Once bustling with over 2,550 patients a month. #ThenAndNow #FortVancouver #HistoricPreservation #cchmuseum

Honoring Mary Ellen Bates Vancouver’s Mary Ellen Bates broke barriers in the military & beyond. A WWII WAC officer and she later led in the Women’s Air Force. After retiring, she gave back to her hometown through civic leadership. #WomensHistoryMonth #MaryEllenBates #MilitaryHistory #cchm

Free admission to Pittock Mansion? Yes! CCHM members get free entry all March as part of the Portland Attraction Marketing Alliance. Each month, visit one of 16 partner sites for free & bring up to 3 guests! Just show your membership card. Details: cchmuseum.org

#OTD in Clark County History: Feb. 14, 1917 — The last run of the Vancouver ferry to Oregon was piloted by Captain Frank Stevens, who had been with the service since its inception in 1858. The ferry had operated for 39 years before the bridge opened. #cchmuseum #history #clarkwa #museum #preservew

#OTD in Clark County History: Feb. 15, 1888 — The Vancouver Independent reported that L. M. Hidden sold 350,000 bricks to Puget Sound parties, loading a scow at Main Street. #cchmuseum #history #clarkwa #museum #preservewa #archive #digitalpreservation #localhistory #everystorymatters

#OTD in Clark County History: Feb. 16, 1935 — Fire destroyed Dickson & Co.’s seed mill in Brush Prairie, causing an $18,000 loss. A volunteer bucket brigade of 150 men helped save nearby buildings, with flames visible for 10 miles. #cchmuseum #history #clarkwa #museum #preservewa #archive

#OTD in Clark County History: Feb. 17, 1916 — Governor Lister laid the cornerstone for the Washington State School for the Blind’s new building in Vancouver, sealing a time capsule inside. Completed later that year, the building remains a historic symbol of inclusive education. #cchmuseum #history

#OTD in Clark County History: Feb. 18, 1930 — A contract was awarded to build Vancouver’s Art Deco City Hall at 8th & Washington, designed by Day W. Hilborn. Dedicated in Oct. 1930 and demolished in the 1990s. #cchmuseum #history #clarkwa #museum #preservewa #archive

#OTD in Clark County History: Feb. 19, 1876 — The Vancouver Independent printed a nine-point resolution from the Women’s Suffrage Convention in Salem, demanding equal rights, pay, and legal protections for women. #cchmuseum #history #clarkwa #museum #preservewa #archive #digitalpreservation

#OTD in Clark County History: Feb. 20, 1929 — Shumway Junior High held its formal opening, weeks after classes began on Jan. 28 with 415 students. #cchmuseum #history #clarkwa #museum #preservewa #archive #digitalpreservation #mainstreet

#PicturingThePast: Then & Now—The original redwood sign our museum once stood at 16th & Main. Today, the sign by Helen A. McKeighan is on display in Through The Years: #cchmuseum at 60. #history #clarkwa #museum #preservewa #pastandpresent #hiddenhistory

#OTD in Clark County History: February 22, 1917 — The Vancouver Historical Society was founded, with Glenn N. Ranck as chairman. Now the Clark County Historical Society, it continues preserving local history at #cchmuseum #history #clarkwa #museum #preservewa #fromthevault #makinghistorysince1917

Check out our Jr. Aquarist program! These free booklets encourage Aquarium exploration--do the activities, then get your booklet stamped and earn the title of Jr. Aquarist! Ask our Admissions team for one at the start of your next visit. Learn more at aquarium.org/education/jr-aquarist 🌊

Honoring Black History Month in Clark County In 1966, Bertha Baugh of the Vancouver NAACP raised funds through book and pin sales, increasing awareness of the branch. She requested more merchandise for an upcoming event, continuing the fight for civil rights. #BlackHistoryMonth #NAACP #CivilRights