Clark County Historical Museum
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The Clark County Historical Museum, Vancouver, Washington, is located in a 1909 Carnegie library and is operated by the Clark County Historical Society, established in 1917.
The museum was responsible for the establishment of the Carnegie Library Consortium of Washington and in 2009 launched "Mr. Carnegie's Grand Tour of Washington," a free, annual automobile-based travel program exploring Washington’s historic Carnegie libraries and nearby heritage sites.
The Clark County Historical Society is 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.
Since 2004, the museum has hosted "Harvest Fun Day," a annual community event featuring scarecrow making, pumpkin painting, pie-eating, and corn-shucking contests, as well as antique farm equipment demonstrations and live music. The event is typically held on the last Saturday of September.
Holiday Open House is a free-admission, annual holiday event when local artisans showcase their wares on the first Saturday of December.
First Thursday Museum After Hours The museum is open free from 5 to 9 p.m. every first Thursday of the month from February through November. Rotating guest lecturers speak at 7 p.m. on a variety of pertinent topics.
The museum also features rotating exhibits throughout the year and partners with local schools on educational projects.
The Clark County Historical Museum is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization. The Clark County Historical Society operates the Museum in partnership with Clark County and the City of Vancouver. Additional funding helps sustain the operation of the museum and comes in many forms including: Clark County Historical Society membership dues, private and foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, in-kind gifts, and donations.
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