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Clark County Historical Museum

About Clark County Historical Museum

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. It opened at the old Carnegie Library building on May 24, 1964. The first museum director was Joe Pagel.

The museum features rotating exhibits of local interest including a semi-permanent Native American craft exhibit. The 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.

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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Founded
1909

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  1. Clark County Historical Museum, Washington01WashingtonIan Poellet (User:Werewombat) · CC BY-SA 3.0
  2. Clark County Historical Museum back room02Back roomJoe Mabel · CC BY 3.0
  3. Clark County Historical Museum back room pano03Back room panoJoe Mabel · CC BY 3.0
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  5. Vancouver Public Library Building05Vancouver Public Library BuildingVisitor7 · CC BY-SA 3.0
  6. Vancouver, WA - Clark County Historical Museum (old Carnegie Library)06Vancouver, WA - Clark County Historical Museum (old Carnegie Library)Joe Mabel · CC BY 3.0

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