For Immediate Release August 12, 2021 Contact: April Buzby, Programs & Marketing Manager p: 360-993-5679 | [email protected] CCHM Speaker Series and Can Release Sky River Festival 1970 ***Rescheduled to new date*** Vancouver, WA – Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) and 54-40 Brewing are pleased to announce a can release event to commemorate the 51th anniversary of the Sky River Rock Festival III at CCHM’s Speaker Series presentation on Thursday, September 9, with “Sky River Festival 1970.” This free event will occur at 54°40′ Brewing in Washougal (3801 S Truman St #1, Washougal, WA 98671) and begin at 7 p.m. In this presentation and can release, CCHM executive director, Brad Richardson, will reflect on the history of the Sky River Festival – from local resistance to the festival, to how it illustrates generational and regional divides in Washington State in the twilight years of the hippie era. “Sky River III was one of the longest in duration and heaviest attended of the Northwest music festivals of this era. It drew artists and attendees from around the world. Like it’s East Coast sister festival, Woodstock, Sky River was a chance for people from all walks of life to gather peacefully and participate in the free flowing exchange of ideas on everything from the Vietnam War and gender beliefs to women’s rights and Black power.” According to Richardson, “We’re excited to partner with 54°40′ Brewing to explore this moment in our community’s history.” The Clark County Historical Museum’s Speaker Series is a monthly exploration of Clark County history with industry experts, community members, and local artists. For our 2021 Season, the Speaker Series central theme is “The Stories that Shape Our Community: Past, Present, Future.” We’ll explore the stories, struggles, and triumphs of the various people that call Clark County home. A portion of the proceeds from can sales will go to Two Rivers Museum. The CCHM Speaker Series is sponsored by the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission and Wager Audio. This month’s program is presented by 54°40′ Brewing. This is a free, in-person event to be held at 54°40′ Brewing in Washougal, WA. For those unable to attend the in-person event, CCHM will be streaming the continuation of “PRIDE: Conversations with Clark county’s LGBTQIA+ Community” with Vancouver USA Pride president, Micheil MacCutcheon, on YouTube. More information to follow. For more information, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or [email protected]. ### CCHM | 1511 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660 | 360-993-5679 | [email protected] | www.cchmuseum.org .