Upcoming events.
Annual Membership Meeting and Jack Nisbet Presentation
Join the Bonner County Historical Society for its Annual Membership Meeting on Tuesday,
April 28 at 5:00 p.m. at The Hive in Sandpoint, followed by a presentation by acclaimed Northwest
author Jack Nisbet, who will share stories from an in-progress collection of essays about birds. The
meeting is free and open to the public; tickets are required for the presentation.
Historic Driving Tour
5/2/2026 Event: Historic Drive & Discover Tour: Pend Oreille River:
History isn't confined to museums—it's in the roads you travel, the buildings you inhabit, and the voices that came before. This spring, venture out and discover the living past all around you.Hit the road and uncover the Pend Oreille River valley’s past and present—from the well-traveled north shore to the remote south bank—visiting historic schools, churches, cemeteries, ferry sites, and more, with local hosts at each stop to bring the stories to life. Collect stamps in your passport as you go, and discover places most people never get the chance to see.
Hands on History
Every First Free Saturday the Education Team hosts historically inspired activities and play for children 2 and up.
America the Beautiful Film
The Bonner County Historical Society is hosting a presentation of the film From Sea to Shining Sea: Katharine Lee Bates and the Story of America the Beautiful, which explores the life and legacy of the poet, educator, and social reformer who wrote this song for our nation. It explores her life and the song through the lenses of justice, women’s history, and civic ideals. While “America the Beautiful” is often treated as a patriotic anthem, it is perhaps one of our most misunderstood national songs. As Brandi Carlile recently observed before performing it at the Super Bowl, it is “more of a prayer than a boast.” The film invites audiences to reconsider the song as a civic vision — one rooted in moral courage, inclusion, and democratic responsibility." The 40-minute film will be followed by a post-screening discussion with director John de Graaf.
Hands on History
Every First Free Saturday the Education Team hosts historically inspired activities and play for children 2 and up.
Sandpoint: At the North End of the Long Bridge— Movie Showing (Copy)
Movie Showing at the Panida to celebrate 125 years of Sandpoint.
Buy Tickets HERE
New Exhibit Opening Reception
New Exhibit Opening Reception
For The Record:
How Journalists, Surveyors, and photographers shaped history as we know it today
4:30-6:30
$15 or Free for Members
Hands on History
Every First Free Saturday the Education Team hosts historically inspired activities and play for children 2 and up.
Hands on History
Every First Free Saturday the Education Team hosts historically inspired activities and play for children 2 and up.
Museum Expansion Open House
The Bonner County Historical Society and Museum invites the community to an Open House at the Museum, located at 611 S. Ella Avenue in Sandpoint. This special event is an opportunity for community members to tour the Museum facility, learn about plans for upcoming updates, renovations, and an exciting expansion project, and share their ideas and feedback about the future of the Museum.
Members of the Museum’s Facilities Team will be on hand throughout the evening to answer questions, discuss project details, and gather community input. The Bonner County History Museum is a place where Bonner County’s stories live. As we plan for the future, we want our community to be part of the conversation—after all, this is your museum.
Light refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome, and no RSVP is required.
Hands on History
Every First Free Saturday the Education Team hosts historically inspired activities and play for children 2 and up.
Third Thursday Mini- Exhibit
Every Third Thursday we host a new lecture, discussion, or mini-exhibit for members to engage with.
Hands on History
First Saturday of the Month
Our education team will be providing free historically-inspired children’s activities and imaginative play during Free First Saturday.
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
More details here: Hands on History