Milling Your Way Through History (Photo) -07/21/18
The Life and Rebirth of North Clark County’s Cedar Creek Grist Mill
Woodland, WA – On Thursday, August 2, the Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) is teaming up with the Friends of the Cedar Creek Grist Mill Volunteers to showcase one of North Clark County’s historic gems. Together they will be hosting CCHM’s next First Thursday speaker event within the 1876 Cedar Creek Grist Mill – located at 43907 NE Grist Mill Rd, Woodland, WA 98674. The event is FREE for everyone; donations in support of the Friends of the Cedar Creek Grist Mill are appreciated. Doors open at 6:30 pm; the event begins at 7:00 pm. Attendees are encouraged to get there early, as it is first-come, first-served seating.
August’s First Thursday speakers will include volunteers Jeff Berry, Pete Catching, and Fred Schulz using their living and oral history traditions to share stories about the Mill's history, restoration efforts, and future plans. These passionate local residents will present tales of early electricity, water, and how grains filled the tables and bellies of the surrounding area.
Brad Richardson, CCHM’s Executive Director, states, “North Clark’s rich and important history is illuminated by the amazing and ongoing restoration work done by the Friends of the Cedar Creek Grist Mill.” He continues, “In a picturesque setting and inside those historic walls, they tell a unique and place-centered story. We are deeply honored to spotlight their dedication to saving and sharing its history with us all.”
Please join us, as CCHM takes their show on the road to North Clark County. For more information, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or by email at events@cchmuseum.org.
Mill Parking Info: There is a small gravel lot across from the mill, one on the right as you approach the Mill by the caretaker’s house and Mill bathroom (43815 NE Grist Mill Rd, Woodland, WA 98674), and a big lot just up the hill from the Mill at the Green Mountain Baptist Church (8314 NE Spurrel Rd, Woodland, WA 98674 – approximately a 6 min walk at .3 miles). Those with mobility issues can be dropped off at the Mill's entrance. Contact the museum, if you're interested in carpooling at 360-993-5679.
CCHM’s 1st Thursday Speaker Series is sponsored by the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission. 1st photo in side by side pic is courtesy of Visit Vancouver; the rest is from CCHM's Digital Photo Archive Collection.
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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. Our vision is to facilitate a more educated and connected community through meaningful engagement with history. CCHM is located at 1511 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660 – just off the I-5 and Mill Plain Blvd. Daily hours of operation: Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. For further information, call 360-993-5679, email info@cchmuseum.org, or visit cchmuseum.org. CCHM’s First Thursday Speaker Series is sponsored by the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission.
