BCHS Upcoming Programs

July 20

Lakeview Park
611 S Ella Ave, Sandpoint, ID 83864

Pioneer Picninc

Step back in time at the century-old tradition that returns to Lakeview Park.

Old-fashioned carnival games will delight visitors of all ages. Feel the thrill of Water Balloon Toss and Watermelon Spit, rally your neighbors for an epic Tug of War, and discover what life was like for early settlers as you grind wheat and pan for “gold” just like the pioneers did. Savor the taste of ice cream made in an authentic antique churn and test your skills at Ring Toos and Hoop Stick.

The mysterious “Madame Syringa”, Fortune Teller of the Past, will reveal glimpses of bygone eras, while the popular Cake Walk offers chances to win delicious homemade treats. Capture memories at the Photo Booth with vintage Polaroid keepsakes, and enjoy live folk music performed by Beth Perderson and local musicians.

Refreshments including popcorn, hot dogs, iced tea, and lemonade will be available for purchase, though families are welcome to bring their own picnic spreads.

At this summer membership drive, admission is free, but visitors will be encouraged to become a member of the Historical Society

Join us Saturday, July 20 at Lakeview Park. The fun goes from 1:00-4:00.

August 2

Bonner County History Museum
611 S. Ella Ave. Sandpoint

August 2

Bonner County History Museum
611 S. Ella Ave. Sandpoint

September 6

Lakeview Park
611 S Ella Ave, Sandpoint, ID 83864

Free First Saturday

Thanks to sponsor Marlene & John Rorke we will open our doors for another Free First Saturday. Free Museum Admission for everyone!

10:00 am -2:00 pm

Hands on History

Thanks to our sponsor, Susan Dalby, 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

Yard Sale

Don’t want to hold your own yard sale this summer? Donate your nice old things to the Museum Aug 25-Sep 4, then shop on the 6th! All proceeds support the Museum.

Stay Tuned…

May-July

June- August

Flowers From the Heart Dahlia Bulb Sale

To benefit the Bonner County Historical Society & Museum

Historic Walking Tours of Downtown Sandpoint

Weekly afternoon tours all summer long, led by local historians

Past Programs

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.