Vancouver, WA – On Thursday, May 3, the Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) is teaming up with the North Clark Historical Museum (NCHM) to celebrate National Preservation Month. Together they will be hosting CCHM’s next First Thursday Speaker Series event within the historic 1910 Amboy United Brethren Church – located at 21416 NE 399 St, Amboy, WA 98601. The event is FREE for everyone; donations in support of the North Clark Historical Museum are appreciated. Doors open at 5:30 pm; the event begins at 6:30 pm. Both museums encourage attendees to get there early, as it is first-come, first-served seating.
Brad Richardson, CCHM’s Executive Director, states, “From the sternwheelers arriving in La Center to the logging industries near Yacolt and Amboy, North Clark’s rich and important history is illuminated by the amazing preservation work done on the United Brethren Church.” He continues, “Inside those historic walls, the NCHM tells a unique and place-centered story. We are deeply honored to spotlight their dedication to saving and sharing its history with us all.”
Georgene Neal, NCHM’s Secretary, said, “We are looking forward to sharing the past, present, and future of our unique museum.”
This month’s First Thursday speakers will include:
- Georgene Neal, NCHM Secretary– History of the Amboy United Brethren Church
- April Reichstein, NCHM Board Member & Grant Writer - The Journey From Church to Museum
- Jim Malinowski, NCHM President – Getting to Know the North Clark Historical Museum
Both museums are incredibly excited to host their second event together. Last year’s History Town Hall was standing room only, and hopes are high that lightning strikes twice. Please join us, as CCHM takes their show on the road to North Clark County.
For more information, please contact 360-993-5679 or email us at events@cchmuseum.org.
This Place Matters® is a yearly campaign by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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The Clark County Historical Museum is operated by the Clark County Historical Society (CCHS), which is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization governed by a Board of Trustees. CCHS works in partnership with Clark County and the City of Vancouver to operate the museum in a 1909 Carnegie Library building. Each year they raise over 70% of the museum’s annual operating budget via contributions and earned income like this event. Our vision is to facilitate a more educated and connected community through meaningful engagement with history.
The North Clark Historical Museum was founded in 1988 and is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors. Their mission to preserve North Clark County’s natural and cultural history through collections and exhibits, and sponsor educational programs and research opportunities for the enrichment of the public. Their museum opened in 2000.