#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
#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!
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#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.
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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
#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
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
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
🏈 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
🏈 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
#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
