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.
Bylaws of the organization
Current 990 report
Bylaws of the organization
Current 990 report
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2020 Officers of the Board
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2020 Directors
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staff
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Executive Director, Heather Upton
Heather Upton’s love of history and design began as a young child. She was hooked when she found her first treasure at an Antique Shop at the age of five. A graduate from the University of Oregon, with a focus on visual arts, she studied prolific jewelry design houses. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts in Art History. Her vocation expanded to include nearly a decade in interior and personal design. She later acquired her Gemology Degree through the Gemological Institute of America. She is currently an independent jewelry consultant, specializing in assisting individuals with their jewelry wardrobes. She identifies, appraises and in many cases re-fashions pieces. Her hunt for antiques continues, as she finds fantastic treasures for resale; on display at Oak Street Mercantile, in Sandpoint. Heather states, “Curating for the museum is a delight. It’s a true combination of my passions; Design and History.” In addition to her curatorial duties, Heather looks forward to applying her skills from over a decade of merchandising and buying experience within the specialty boutique realm to the museum’s gift shop. Her goal is to transform the museum gift shop into an environment that would entice not only museum goers but individuals from the community to shop on a continual basis. She’ll be expanding merchandise categories, offering quality items that are both unique and fun. In her role as curator, she wants to create thought provoking exhibitions and presentations that captivate the viewer, allowing our patrons to leave with their imaginations invigorated and their minds brimming with new information. curator@bonnercountyhistory.org |
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Museum Administrator, Hannah Combs
Hannah Combs first developed a love of collections as a toddler, meticulously arranging and labeling seashells, buttons, and discarded wrapping paper throughout the house. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Costume Design from Ball State University, where she also studied painting and art history. After graduation, she led a research project in Iceland exploring sustainable textile production, which culminated in a gallery exhibit featuring textile artists from Iceland and Indiana. She is a seamstress, with a focus on mending, repairs, and hand sewing. She is also a visual artist, currently working in cut paper. She is grateful to have landed in North Idaho and to be a part of a generous, caring community. Hannah believes that curiosity and storytelling bring us closer together, and she uses her administrative skills to make the museum's extensive resources accessible for all. info@bonnercountyhistory.org |