Flag Day Ceremony
Join us on Sunday, June 14th, as we gather to honor and celebrate the American Flag during our annual Flag Day Ceremony hosted by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. This meaningful patriotic ceremony reflects on the history, symbolism, and
Ghosts, Ghouls and the Great Outdoors: Vancouver’s Haunted History
Read about the the historians bringing Vancouver's past to light at Clark County Historical Museum, and the scary stories they've dug up.
It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing): The Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra
Meet The Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra, and find out how its founder, Sammuel Murry-Hawkins, is preserving and performing historic music for generations to come.
Bit of HiStory Bonus: The Witty and Relentless Ella Wintler
The Clark County community loves the water. We want to get close. Fortunately there are many places to do just that. One of the most popular spots is Wintler Park, a 12.5 acre riverfront park that offers spectacular views of
Bit of History: The Great Flu
A century ago, in October 1918, The Great War was coming to an end. Across Europe, though, soldiers and civilians alike were falling ill and dying within hours or days. Though it most likely did not originate in Spain, people
Bit of HiStory: The Ghost of Officers Row
Almost dead center of Officers Row near Fort Vancouver stands The Grant House, the oldest house on the row, the only home still standing from the original nine built in 1849. It was the commanding officer’s residence and was the
Bit of HiStory: Yacolt Burn
The winter of 1901-02 was a long, wet one for Southwest Washington. But eventually the warm sun of spring was welcomed, crops and wildflowers burst from the ground, and the season became warm and unseasonably dry. As the days lengthened,
Bit of HiStory: Hawaiian History in the Pacific Northwest
The recent volcanic eruptions and subsequent tragedies in Hawaii are all the more poignant to many Clark County residents because of the special historic relationship between Vancouver and the Islands. Our namesake, George Vancouver, was with Captain Cook at the
Bit of HiStory: The Story Behind the Parks
On warm summer days, the many parks of Clark County are full of families enjoying playgrounds, walking trails, sports fields and courts, skate parks, dedicated green space, outdoor grills, pavilion shelters and all of the natural beauty afforded us by
Park Namesakes in Clark County
On warm summer days, the many parks of Clark County are full of families enjoying playgrounds, walking trails, sports fields and courts, skate parks, dedicated green space, outdoor grills, pavilion shelters and all of the natural beauty afforded us by