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Clark County Historical Museum Presents History On Tap: The Campbells And The Columbian (Photo) - 07/28/26

VANCOUVER, Wash. — The Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) invites the community to the next installment of its popular History on Tap series on Thursday, August 20, 2026, featuring Will Campbell, fourth-generation owner of The Columbian and the newspaper's Innovation Editor.

The evening will explore the history of the Campbell family's stewardship of The Columbian, beginning with Will's great-grandfather, Herbert J. Campbell, who purchased the newspaper in 1921. Attendees will learn how The Columbian has grown alongside Vancouver over the past century, the newspaper's enduring role in Southwest Washington, and the opportunities and challenges shaping its future.

 

Will Campbell directs The Columbian's special projects, including Community Funded Journalism and the newspaper's expanding portfolio of community events. After graduating from the University of Oregon with a degree in journalism in 2017, Campbell worked as a crime, courts, and public safety reporter for The Spokesman-Review before joining The Columbian in 2019 as an Assistant Metro Editor and Business Reporter.

 

This installment of History on Tap will be held at the Clark County Historical Museum, located at 1511 Main Street in Vancouver, rather than its usual venue at the Old Liberty Theater in Ridgefield. The temporary venue change was made because the historic theater is not equipped with air conditioning, ensuring a more comfortable experience for attendees during the summer months.

 

Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with the presentation beginning at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free for Clark County Historical Museum members and $5 for non-members. Seating is limited, and advance registration is required.

 

History on Tap is a lecture series that brings regional history to life through engaging presentations from historians, authors, researchers, and community leaders. The series explores the people, places, and stories that have shaped Clark County and the Pacific Northwest.

 

This installment of History on Tap is produced through the generous support of our season sponsors, the Old Liberty Theater and Ridgefield Main Street; our program sponsors, Johnson Bixby and Riverview Bank; and our media sponsor, The Columbian.

 

For more information or to register, visit the Clark County Historical Museum's website: www.cchmuseum.org

Attached Media Files: AugustHOT.png,

Clark County Historical Museum Presents History On Tap: The Campbells And The Columbian (Photo) - 07/28/26

VANCOUVER, Wash. — The Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) invites the community to the next installment of its popular History on Tap series on Thursday, August 20, 2026, featuring Will Campbell, fourth-generation owner of The Columbian and the newspaper's Innovation Editor.

The evening will explore the history of the Campbell family's stewardship of The Columbian, beginning with Will's great-grandfather, Herbert J. Campbell, who purchased the newspaper in 1921. Attendees will learn how The Columbian has grown alongside Vancouver over the past century, the newspaper's enduring role in Southwest Washington, and the opportunities and challenges shaping its future.

 

Will Campbell directs The Columbian's special projects, including Community Funded Journalism and the newspaper's expanding portfolio of community events. After graduating from the University of Oregon with a degree in journalism in 2017, Campbell worked as a crime, courts, and public safety reporter for The Spokesman-Review before joining The Columbian in 2019 as an Assistant Metro Editor and Business Reporter.

 

This installment of History on Tap will be held at the Clark County Historical Museum, located at 1511 Main Street in Vancouver, rather than its usual venue at the Old Liberty Theater in Ridgefield. The temporary venue change was made because the historic theater is not equipped with air conditioning, ensuring a more comfortable experience for attendees during the summer months.

 

Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with the presentation beginning at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free for Clark County Historical Museum members and $5 for non-members. Seating is limited, and advance registration is required.

 

History on Tap is a lecture series that brings regional history to life through engaging presentations from historians, authors, researchers, and community leaders. The series explores the people, places, and stories that have shaped Clark County and the Pacific Northwest.

 

This installment of History on Tap is produced through the generous support of our season sponsors, the Old Liberty Theater and Ridgefield Main Street; our program sponsors, Johnson Bixby and Riverview Bank; and our media sponsor, The Columbian.

 

For more information or to register, visit the Clark County Historical Museum's website: www.cchmuseum.org

Attached Media Files: AugustHOT.png,