#BlackHistoryMonth
On April 30, 1949, Vancouver hosted Sixth Annual Meeting of the Washington State NAACP at the Mill Plain Community Center. Leaders gathered to advance justice and equality in our region.
#NAACP #ClarkCountyHistory #CivilRights #HistoryMatters
On April 30, 1949, Vancouver hosted Sixth Annual Meeting of the Washington State NAACP at the Mill Plain Community Center. Leaders gathered to advance justice and equality in our region.
#NAACP #ClarkCountyHistory #CivilRights #HistoryMatters
February 6, 2025 at 7:57 PM
#BlackHistoryMonth
On April 30, 1949, Vancouver hosted Sixth Annual Meeting of the Washington State NAACP at the Mill Plain Community Center. Leaders gathered to advance justice and equality in our region.
#NAACP #ClarkCountyHistory #CivilRights #HistoryMatters
On April 30, 1949, Vancouver hosted Sixth Annual Meeting of the Washington State NAACP at the Mill Plain Community Center. Leaders gathered to advance justice and equality in our region.
#NAACP #ClarkCountyHistory #CivilRights #HistoryMatters
#OTD #Apr201905 #Prunes — The Columbian called canning an industry worth supporting. It was the beginning of the story that made Clark County famous for prunes.
📷 Thomas Beasley, La Center, WA. First prize Wolf River Apples, 1905 Lewis and Clark Fair.
#cchmuseum #clarkcountyhistory #historypreserved
📷 Thomas Beasley, La Center, WA. First prize Wolf River Apples, 1905 Lewis and Clark Fair.
#cchmuseum #clarkcountyhistory #historypreserved
April 21, 2026 at 4:34 AM
#OTD #Apr201905 #Prunes — The Columbian called canning an industry worth supporting. It was the beginning of the story that made Clark County famous for prunes.
📷 Thomas Beasley, La Center, WA. First prize Wolf River Apples, 1905 Lewis and Clark Fair.
#cchmuseum #clarkcountyhistory #historypreserved
📷 Thomas Beasley, La Center, WA. First prize Wolf River Apples, 1905 Lewis and Clark Fair.
#cchmuseum #clarkcountyhistory #historypreserved
#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
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
March 9, 2025 at 7:28 PM
#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
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
#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
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
March 2, 2025 at 8:56 AM
#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
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
#OTD #Apr201905 #Prunes — The Vancouver Weekly Columbian reported on the Columbia Canning Company’s growth since 1902. By 1904, they had packed nearly 12,000 cases of fruit. Clark County was very serious about fruit.
#cchmuseum #clarkcountyhistory
#cchmuseum #clarkcountyhistory
April 21, 2026 at 4:22 AM
#OTD #Apr201905 #Prunes — The Vancouver Weekly Columbian reported on the Columbia Canning Company’s growth since 1902. By 1904, they had packed nearly 12,000 cases of fruit. Clark County was very serious about fruit.
#cchmuseum #clarkcountyhistory
#cchmuseum #clarkcountyhistory
Honoring Black History Month: On April 11, 1981, the Vancouver Youth NAACP hosted a Spring Fashion Show & Dance, raising funds to send youth to the NAACP convention. Local businesses, leaders, and volunteers made it a success. #BlackHistoryMonth #NAACP #ClarkCountyHistory #YouthLeadership
February 11, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Honoring Black History Month: On April 11, 1981, the Vancouver Youth NAACP hosted a Spring Fashion Show & Dance, raising funds to send youth to the NAACP convention. Local businesses, leaders, and volunteers made it a success. #BlackHistoryMonth #NAACP #ClarkCountyHistory #YouthLeadership
#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
March 3, 1913 — Vancouver High School at 26th & Main opened for classes. Its dedication & open house followed on March 7.
#ClarkCountyHistory #VancouverWA #cchmuseum
March 3, 2025 at 6:50 PM
#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
March 3, 1913 — Vancouver High School at 26th & Main opened for classes. Its dedication & open house followed on March 7.
#ClarkCountyHistory #VancouverWA #cchmuseum
#OTD #Apr201905 #Prunes — 246,123 lbs of apples. 229,379 lbs of pears. 107,667 lbs of cherries. Plus strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and plums.
The numbers speak for themselves.
#cchmuseum #clarkcountyhistory #berryinteresting #pearsforfears
The numbers speak for themselves.
#cchmuseum #clarkcountyhistory #berryinteresting #pearsforfears
April 21, 2026 at 4:33 AM
#OTD #Apr201905 #Prunes — 246,123 lbs of apples. 229,379 lbs of pears. 107,667 lbs of cherries. Plus strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and plums.
The numbers speak for themselves.
#cchmuseum #clarkcountyhistory #berryinteresting #pearsforfears
The numbers speak for themselves.
#cchmuseum #clarkcountyhistory #berryinteresting #pearsforfears
#OTD in Clark County History: Apr. 20, 1905 — Clark County’s fruit boom was already well underway. The “Prune Capital of the World” title did not come out of nowhere.
#cchmuseum #clarkcountyhistory #vancouverwa #prunecapitaloftheworld
#cchmuseum #clarkcountyhistory #vancouverwa #prunecapitaloftheworld
April 21, 2026 at 4:15 AM
#OTD in Clark County History: Apr. 20, 1905 — Clark County’s fruit boom was already well underway. The “Prune Capital of the World” title did not come out of nowhere.
#cchmuseum #clarkcountyhistory #vancouverwa #prunecapitaloftheworld
#cchmuseum #clarkcountyhistory #vancouverwa #prunecapitaloftheworld
#PicturingThePast #OTD #Apr211878 Pt.3 — Superintendent Gridley announced that George Whipple would entertain the audience, assisted by Miss Clara Marsh.
That was an understatement.
Grateful for the Vancouver Downtown Association, making stories like this one possible.
#cchmuseum #clarkcountyhistory
That was an understatement.
Grateful for the Vancouver Downtown Association, making stories like this one possible.
#cchmuseum #clarkcountyhistory
April 21, 2026 at 11:46 PM
#PicturingThePast #OTD #Apr211878 Pt.3 — Superintendent Gridley announced that George Whipple would entertain the audience, assisted by Miss Clara Marsh.
That was an understatement.
Grateful for the Vancouver Downtown Association, making stories like this one possible.
#cchmuseum #clarkcountyhistory
That was an understatement.
Grateful for the Vancouver Downtown Association, making stories like this one possible.
#cchmuseum #clarkcountyhistory
Honoring Black History Month: On April 11, 1981, Vancouver Youth NAACP hosted a Spring Fashion Show & Dance, raising funds to send youth to the NAACP convention. Local businesses, leaders, and volunteers made it a success. #BlackHistoryMonth #NAACP #ClarkCountyHistory #YouthLeadership
February 11, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Honoring Black History Month: On April 11, 1981, Vancouver Youth NAACP hosted a Spring Fashion Show & Dance, raising funds to send youth to the NAACP convention. Local businesses, leaders, and volunteers made it a success. #BlackHistoryMonth #NAACP #ClarkCountyHistory #YouthLeadership
#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 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
March 2, 2025 at 8:54 AM
#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 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
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
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
March 8, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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
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
#PicturingThePast: From the museum’s collection, this studio portrait shows newlyweds George A. Whipple and Clarissa “Clara” Marsh, married #OTD in 1878.
A big thank-you to the Vancouver Downtown Association, proud 2026 sponsor of our #PicturingThePast series!
#cchmuseum #clarkcountyhistory
A big thank-you to the Vancouver Downtown Association, proud 2026 sponsor of our #PicturingThePast series!
#cchmuseum #clarkcountyhistory
April 21, 2026 at 11:42 PM
#PicturingThePast: From the museum’s collection, this studio portrait shows newlyweds George A. Whipple and Clarissa “Clara” Marsh, married #OTD in 1878.
A big thank-you to the Vancouver Downtown Association, proud 2026 sponsor of our #PicturingThePast series!
#cchmuseum #clarkcountyhistory
A big thank-you to the Vancouver Downtown Association, proud 2026 sponsor of our #PicturingThePast series!
#cchmuseum #clarkcountyhistory
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
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
March 4, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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
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
Hey! I’m Brad, Executive Director of the Clark County Historical Museum, and I’m at the front desk this morning. Stop by between 11AM and 4PM, explore some local history, and say hello. We’d love to see you! cchmuseum.org
#ClarkCountyHistory #VancouverWA #LocalHistory #Museum
#ClarkCountyHistory #VancouverWA #LocalHistory #Museum
April 21, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Hey! I’m Brad, Executive Director of the Clark County Historical Museum, and I’m at the front desk this morning. Stop by between 11AM and 4PM, explore some local history, and say hello. We’d love to see you! cchmuseum.org
#ClarkCountyHistory #VancouverWA #LocalHistory #Museum
#ClarkCountyHistory #VancouverWA #LocalHistory #Museum
#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
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
March 2, 2025 at 8:52 AM
#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
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
🏈 Battle Ground Jr. High Football, 1951 🏈
As we enjoy today’s big game, let’s remember the 1951 Battle Ground Jr. High football team, featuring players like Cliff Conner, George Birrer, and Coach B. Wiggins.
#ClarkCountyHistory #BattleGroundWA #SuperBowlSunday #FootballHistory
As we enjoy today’s big game, let’s remember the 1951 Battle Ground Jr. High football team, featuring players like Cliff Conner, George Birrer, and Coach B. Wiggins.
#ClarkCountyHistory #BattleGroundWA #SuperBowlSunday #FootballHistory
February 10, 2025 at 2:23 AM
🏈 Battle Ground Jr. High Football, 1951 🏈
As we enjoy today’s big game, let’s remember the 1951 Battle Ground Jr. High football team, featuring players like Cliff Conner, George Birrer, and Coach B. Wiggins.
#ClarkCountyHistory #BattleGroundWA #SuperBowlSunday #FootballHistory
As we enjoy today’s big game, let’s remember the 1951 Battle Ground Jr. High football team, featuring players like Cliff Conner, George Birrer, and Coach B. Wiggins.
#ClarkCountyHistory #BattleGroundWA #SuperBowlSunday #FootballHistory
#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
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
March 5, 2025 at 4:01 AM
#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
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
#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
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
March 8, 2025 at 1:42 AM
#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
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
Merle Bradford stopped by the museum to pick up our 2025 CCHM History Annual, which features a story about his father written by his brother Lyle. Merle even pointed out the milk truck his dad drove, one he remembers riding in as a kid.
#ClarkCountyHistory #VancouverWA #LocalHistory
#ClarkCountyHistory #VancouverWA #LocalHistory
April 21, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Merle Bradford stopped by the museum to pick up our 2025 CCHM History Annual, which features a story about his father written by his brother Lyle. Merle even pointed out the milk truck his dad drove, one he remembers riding in as a kid.
#ClarkCountyHistory #VancouverWA #LocalHistory
#ClarkCountyHistory #VancouverWA #LocalHistory
#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
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
March 2, 2025 at 8:53 AM
#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
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
🏈 Battle Ground Jr. High Football, 1951 🏈
As we enjoy today’s big game, let’s remember the 1951 Battle Ground Jr. High football team, featuring players like Cliff Conner, George Birrer, and Coach B. Wiggins.
#ClarkCountyHistory #BattleGroundWA #SuperBowlSunday #FootballHistory
As we enjoy today’s big game, let’s remember the 1951 Battle Ground Jr. High football team, featuring players like Cliff Conner, George Birrer, and Coach B. Wiggins.
#ClarkCountyHistory #BattleGroundWA #SuperBowlSunday #FootballHistory
February 10, 2025 at 2:23 AM
🏈 Battle Ground Jr. High Football, 1951 🏈
As we enjoy today’s big game, let’s remember the 1951 Battle Ground Jr. High football team, featuring players like Cliff Conner, George Birrer, and Coach B. Wiggins.
#ClarkCountyHistory #BattleGroundWA #SuperBowlSunday #FootballHistory
As we enjoy today’s big game, let’s remember the 1951 Battle Ground Jr. High football team, featuring players like Cliff Conner, George Birrer, and Coach B. Wiggins.
#ClarkCountyHistory #BattleGroundWA #SuperBowlSunday #FootballHistory