Upcoming Events
Explorer's Club | April 12 | 11 am-2 pm
Our FREE Second Saturday Explorer's Club activities for kids and families is the perfect way to spend a Saturday! Join us as we celebrate Earth Month by creating bird feeders, journals, and learning all about local birds!
kids activity
Tuesday Talk | Mitzi Loftus | May 6 | 11 am-2 pm
Born in Hood River, author Mitzi Loftus shares her compelling story as a Japanese American, including her three years in WWII incarceration, a year as a Fulbright teacher in Japan, and two years in Germany with her family.
tuesday talk
3D Discovery Day
May 24 | 11 AM - 2 PM
Join us at CHM for a FREE hands-on experience showcasing our new 3D printer in action! Get up close with replica artifacts from our collection and see how we're using technology to bring history to life!
Discovery Day
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