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Center for Columbia River History

Vancouver, Washington

History

The mission of CCRH is to promote the study of the history of the Columbia River Basin. CCRH is dedicated to examining the hidden histories of the Basin and to helping people think about the historical record from different perspectives through creative public history products and direct engagement with Columbia River Basin communities.

Pearson Air Museum

Vancouver, Washington

History

Aviation museum with flyable antique aircraft, a pictorial history wall and exhibits that depict rich aviation history of the field and Army Air Corps days. Children's hands-on interactive room, theater, Restoration Hangar, reference library and Transpola

Clark County Historical Museum

Vancouver, Washington

Culture, History, Historical Society

The Clark County Historical Museum is housed in Vancouver Washington's 1909 Carnegie Library building. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum is home to four exhibit galleries that feature a dynamic series of exhibits that change throughout the year. The museum also has a research library and is home to The Brautigan Library collection. The museum collection ranges in date from 1200 AD to 1980.

Vancouver National Historic Reserve Trust

Vancouver, Washington

History, Historical Society

The Vancouver National Reserve Trust is not a museum but a historic district.