BONNER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM
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board of trustees

Bonner County Historical Society Trustees have a fiduciary and policy-setting responsibility for the welfare of the Museum. The board is extraordinarily generous, supporting ongoing operations and special needs.

The Annual Meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 611 S Ella Ave., outdoors by the caboose (or inside the Lions Club if weather is inclement). Museum Members and the public are encouraged to attend. You can find the agenda for the Annual Meeting here.
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2023 Officers of the Board
  • Ruth Wimberly, President
  • Elizabeth Wargo, Vice President
  • Cindy Vogel, Secretary
  • Bill Aitken, Treasurer
​2023 Trustees​
  • Andrea Aumick
  • Barbara Botsch
  • ​Elizabeth Craven​
  • ​Julie Frank
  • ​Jennifer Plummer
  • ​Tonya Sherman​​
  • Will Valentine
Interested in joining the BCHS Board? Contact us to learn about the application process.

staff

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Hannah Combs, Executive Director
Hannah joined the Museum staff in 2020, and her passion for understanding and celebrating our rural communities has grown ever since. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Costume Design from Ball State University, where she also studied painting and art history. She has volunteered with many Bonner County nonprofits and is a graduate of the Leadership Sandpoint program and the Idaho Change Leader program. 
Hannah is grateful to have landed in North Idaho and to be part of a generous, caring community. She believes curiosity and storytelling bring us closer together, and she uses her diverse skills to make the museum's extensive resources accessible for all.

director@bonnercountyhistory.org
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Olivia Fee, Outreach Coordinator
Olivia has been exposed to the fascinating world of history and its artifacts from the beginning. She grew up in a home that is passionate about history’s mysterious nature and the importance of preserving it. She graduated from the University of Idaho with a Bachelors in Anthropology and an emphasis in history and archaeology. She is also very passionate about storytelling, and loves to relay fascinating historical narratives and express her love for the poetic outdoors. She pursues her love for storytelling through writing, photography, and videography.  It has been such a joy for Olivia as the Outreach Coordinator  to acquaint herself with the collection, assist in its preservation, and share its stories with others in creative ways. When she is not working she is exploring the deep forests, vast lakes, and the wild mountains of North Idaho. She is grateful to be living in such an inspirational place such as Bonner County and working so close with its historical collection. 

outreach@bonnercountyhistory.org
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Bry Ells, Museum Administrator
Bry is the newest member to join our staff in 2023. Being a born native, a passion for our rich history and charming community was instilled in her from a young age, and has developed through her experiences in community centered organizations. She hopes to continue her education with a focus on historic and cultural preservation. Bry is an eager addition who offers an eclectic skillset, diverse connections, and an avid interest in preserving and sharing our history. In her personal time, Bry can be found crafting a great drink or delicious treat, devouring another book at one of our local coffee shops, or enjoying an afternoon of kayaking and exploring our captivating surroundings. She is fueled by creating connections, actively participating in our community, and appreciating our beautiful home town. Bry looks forward to supporting and growing with our Historical Society & Museum, and is grateful for the opportunity to be a part of our salient mission. 

info@bonnercountyhistory.org

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  • About
    • Mission
    • Donors & Sponsors
    • Board & Staff
  • Visit
  • Exhibits
  • Programs
    • Upcoming Events
    • Education Programs
    • Connecting the Past to the Present
    • Podcast: North Idaho Nuggets
  • Collections
    • Special Collections
    • Oral Histories
    • Historic Preservation
    • Object Identification
    • Research
  • Support
    • Donate an Artifact
    • Volunteer
    • Membership
    • Sponsorship
    • Shop Museum Guild