BCHS Upcoming Events

February 23

Panida Theater
300 N. First Ave. Sandpoint

Sandpoint at the North End of the Long Bridge

This documentary film created by award-winning cinematographer Erik Daarstad tells the story of Sandpoint’s history from prehistoric days until its centennial anniversary in 2001, featuring interviews with beloved locals. Enjoy an intermission Q&A with makers of the film, including screenwriter Sandy Compton. Split into two parts, early and modern history- come for one or both, but don’t miss the Q&A!

After the Winter Carnival’s K9 Keg Pull / Film begins at 1:00pm / Presented by BCHS and the Panida Theater / Tickets $10; free for kids under 12

February 24

Virtual
Listen to 88.5 KRFY at 8:00 am

Community Character Hour Episode 13: Flora of North Idaho with special guest Jack Nisbet

Join hosts Jack and Hannah, with special guest and renowned author and historian Jack Nisbet, to discuss the plant life of North Idaho in the 1800s and earlier. We will talk about how native plants have changed and adapted since the Ice Age, and how knowledge of local flora (or lack thereof) affected the lives of Native Tribes and early explorers. Finally, we’ll discuss the botanists featured in Nisbet’s books.

March 1

Bonner County History Museum
611 S. Ella Ave. Sandpoint

March 1

Bonner County History Museum
611 S. Ella Ave. Sandpoint

Contact BCLHG directly to RSVP

Bonner County History Museum
611 S. Ella Ave. Sandpoint

March 1

Free First Saturday

Thanks to sponsor Diane Brockway, we will open our doors for another Free First Saturday. Free Museum Admission for everyone!

10:00 am -2:00 pm

Hands on History

Carlie and our education team will be providing free historically-inspired children’s activities and imaginative play during Free First Saturday. This session will take place upstairs in our Early Years exhibit space.

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Private Event: Bonner County Ladies Homestead Gathering

Members of the Bonner County Ladies Homestead Gathering will join BCHS docents for a private guided tour of the 1904 homestead log cabin and an exhibit about the Rural Electrification Act and its impact on rural families. They will also hear stories about women who homesteaded in Bonner County at the turn of the last century.

12:00 - 2:00 pm

Stay Tuned…

  • Drink in History

  • Live Give 7B

  • Library Exhibit

  • Summer Walking Tours

  • Dahlia Sale

PAST EVENTS

PAST EVENTS

Vintage Valentines- February 6, 2025

BCHS members crafted Valentines for the Valentines for Seniors project. Curator Olivia Fee shared romantic photos and sweet notes from the collection, and volunteer Kathy Hubbard read excerpts from the collection of over 100 love letters penned by Ole Jennestad to his fiancé in the 1910s.