AMBOY, WASHINGTON – North Clark Historical Museum invites the public to a program at 21416 NE 399th St. in Upper Amboy in the renovated 1910 United Brethren Church.
Program: Mt. St. Helens: The Eruption and Rebirth
Date: May 25, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm
David Newcomb, a volunteer with the Mt St Helens Institute, will present a talk and slide show featuring changes in the devastated area since the massive eruption of the volcano forty-four years ago. After training with geologists, ecologists, and biologists, David has been a volunteer for eleven years. Volunteers with the Institute repair trails, answer hikers’ questions, and provide extra eyes and ears for the Forest Service.
There will be a question-and-answer period following the presentation.
North Clark Historical Museum encourages people to write down or record their personal experiences during and after the May 18, 1980, eruption. Stories will be added to the museum archives to be available for future generations.
Refreshments will be served in the basement after the presentation.
No Admission Fee. Donations appreciated. Wheelchair accessible.
For more information, please contact 360-247-5800 and leave a message or email museumnch88@gmail.com.
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The North Clark Historical Museum was founded in 1988 and is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors. The doors were opened in June of 2000. Mission Statement: To preserve North Clark County’s natural and cultural history through collections and exhibits, and to sponsor educational programs and research opportunities for the enrichment of the public.