Celebrating 52 Years of Service to Clark County

Archaeology at Vancouver Barracks

March 26, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Museum Curator Meagan Huff will share information on the history of archaeology at Vancouver Barracks, from the 1940s to present day excavations. She will share historic photographs and archaeological artifacts that help us understand the history of the oldest US Army post in the Pacific Northwest. This presentation will be in-person only at the CCGS library.

First Tuesday 2024 Monthly Education Sessions

CCGS is offering monthly classes along with guided workshops in the afternoon. Register now for sessions beginning March 5th. For more information about topics, see our classes page.

Come Visit Our Library!

Our librarians are available to answer your questions and help direct you to the many resources that are available for your use within our library. Remember, not everything is online, so come in to the library and see what you can find to enhance your family history.
 

As a familysearch.org affiliate library, we offer you access to an extensive range of documents that may not be readily available from the comfort of your home. Furthermore, we provide subscriptions to ancestry.com and americanancestors.org, which can be accessed on our library computers. Our collection boasts over 8,000 books, including some unique and hard-to-find titles, along with pedigree charts to assist you in documenting your research on paper, should you prefer this method. We eagerly anticipate your visit and look forward to assisting you soon.

Upcoming Events
  • Library closing at 2 p.m

    March 28, 2024  10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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  • Virtual/Legacy User Group

    April 1, 2024  10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Description:
    If you use Legacy Family Tree Software for tracking your genealogy research, there is a Legacy Users Group that meets monthly to discuss tips, tricks and problems. You will always come away with some new ideas. The meetings are held regularly on the first Monday of the month. Members and non-members are welcome.


    Legacy Users Group - CCGS
    Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

    https://meet.goto.com/489191549

    You can also dial in using your phone.
    (For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.)

    United States: +1 (571) 317-3122
    - One-touch: tel:+15713173122,,489191549#

    Access Code: 489-191-549

    Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install

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  • Virtual/Research Book Club Focus Group

    April 1, 2024  12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

    Come join this intriguing and valuable group. We are expanding our knowledge of research books by tackling one chapter at a time. After reading a chapter we meet for review and discussion. Currently we are reading "Preserving Your Family Photographs" by Maureen A Taylor. Members, non-members, snackers and brown baggers welcome. For more information, contact Paula (Facilitator) at  paulas@ccgswa.org 
    For your convenience the Virtual Meeting invitation is included below.  

    Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

    https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/508543509

    You can also dial in using your phone.
    (For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.)

    United States: +1 (646) 749-3122
    - One-touch: tel:+16467493122,,508543509#

    Access Code: 508-543-509

    New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/508543509

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  • Class: What Can Census Records Reveal

    April 2, 2024  10:00 am - 11:30 am
    Clark County Genealogical Society, 3205 NE 52nd St, Vancouver, WA 98663, USA

    Speaker: Elsie Deatherage

    Class Fees:   $20 Non-members/ $15 Members per class/Afternoon Workshops Free

    *****Bring Lunch or Snacks if attending both Class & Workshop*****

    Register in the Library; Reserve a Class seat via telephone or email.  Credit Card Payment also accepted at www.ccgs-wa.org 

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  • Guided Workshop following class

    April 2, 2024  11:30 am - 1:30 pm
    Clark County Genealogical Society, 3205 NE 52nd St, Vancouver, WA 98663, USA

    Bring your laptop, notes and questions.

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