The Clark County Historical Society (CCHS) was established in 1917. The original charge of the organization was to assist in the preservation of historic sites (e.g., lobbying for the Fort Vancouver site to become a National Park Service Site, saving the Covington House and the Cedar Creek Grist Mill). During this time the CCHS began its collection of historical artifacts of significance to the people of Clark County. Since most small US museums did not get started and are based on collections not started until after World War II, the quality of the CCHS collection is unusually high. The CCHS is the governing body for the Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) which has operated museum programs in Vancouver’s 1909 Carnegie Library since 1964.
Membership to the CCHS is offered on an annual basis. Current society members receive a variety of benefits and are recognized annually in our Honor Roll.
To become a member, please print and fill out the membership form, enclose a check or money order or provide your credit card information in the space provided, and mail it to the museum.
For more details on membership, please see the table below.
| Level | Benefits | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Student | Free admission to the museum and research library for one current student; Copy of CCHS annual publication; 10% off museum store purchases; Discounts on other museum events Free admission at the Architectural Heritage Resource Center |
$25 |
| Individual | Free admission to the museum and research library for one person; Copy of CCHS annual publication; A vote at CCHS annual membership meeting; 10% off museum store purchases; Discounts on other museum events Free admission at the Architectural Heritage Resource Center |
$40 |
| Family | Free admission to the museum and research library for two adults and two children; Copy of CCHS annual publication; A vote at CCHS annual membership meeting; 10% off museum store purchases; Discounts on other museum events Free admission at the Architectural Heritage Resource Center |
$60 |
| Associate | Free admission to the museum and research library; Reciprocal membership benefits at more than 600 North American museums; Copy of CCHS annual publication; A vote at CCHS annual membership meeting; 10% off museum store purchases; Discounts on other museum events Free admission at the Architectural Heritage Resource Center |
$100 |
| Historian | Free admission to the museum and research library; Reciprocal membership benefits at more than 600 North American museums; Copy of CCHS annual publication; A vote at CCHS annual membership meeting; 10% off museum store purchases; Discounts on other museum events Free admission at the Architectural Heritage Resource Center |
$250 |
| Curator | Free admission to the museum and research library; Reciprocal membership benefits at more than 600 North American museums; Copy of CCHS annual publication; A vote at CCHS annual membership meeting; 10% off museum store purchases; Discounts on other museum events Free admission at the Architectural Heritage Resource Center |
$500 |