✨ 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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

🎉 Keep an eye on your mailbox! In the coming weeks, your Clark County Historical Museum membership renewal letter will be arriving with a little extra pizzazz this year! 😄✨

🚨 ENDORSEMENT ALERT 🚨 Honored to be endorsed by former Port CEO David Ripp! “Brad is a visionary, community-focused leader with the experience to guide the Port’s future.” Thank you, Dave! 🙏 ➡️ bradforport.com #BradForPort #SmartGrowth #CamasWashougal

Tuned into the Port of Camas-Washougal Commission meeting on my lunch break today—civic engagement with a side of snacks! 🥪💼 You can do the same at noon on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. We need your voice!😀 #LunchAndLearn #StayInformed #CamasWA #WashougalWA #CivicSnacktime #bradforport

We’re building something exciting—and we want YOU on the team! Head to bradforport.com to: • Sign up for campaign updates • Volunteer your time • Show your support in big or small ways Hop on the Bradwagon today! #BradForPort #HopOnTheBradwagon #TeamBrad #PortForward #GetInvolved

🚢 Big things are ahead at the Port of Camas-Washougal — and I’m ready to lead with integrity and a deep commitment to our community. Let’s build a connected, people-first port. 💪 📬 Get involved: bradforport.com/engage 🔁 Share & be an advocate for community-driven leadership! #BradForPort

On May 5th, I - with help from my emotional support munchkin- took a big step and filed to run for CW Port Commissioner. I’m excited for the opportunity to serve our community and my hometowns in a new way and be part of building a bright future for our kids.

Tuned into the Port of Camas-Washougal Commission meeting on my lunch break today—civic engagement with a side of snacks! 🥪💼 You can do the same at noon on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. It’s easy to tune in, stay informed, and be part of the process. We need your voice and it matters! 😀

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#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

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.

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

✨ 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

#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!

#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

#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

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

#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

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.

#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,.

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/

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

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

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

#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

#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

#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

#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

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 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

Black History Month Spotlight: NAACP Golden Anniversary Tea On June 14, 1959, the NAACP Vancouver celebrated 50 years of the NAACP’s civil rights advocacy with a Golden Anniversary Tea at the historic Grant House. #BlackHistoryMonth #NAACP #VancouverWA #CivilRights

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

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 🌊