Boundary County Historical Society & Museum

05/30/2026

Next Saturday, June 6, 2026 is a FREE Day ~ Thank you Cal and Barb Russell ;)

05/28/2026

Today's Tale ~ The other day, we were discussing this Edgar B. Stephenson, The Valley Studio photograph. It is labeled: Norris "Moose" Pinkerton by his truck. Son - Gary Pinkerton in truck; ca. 1958 Cab-over Freightliner with Howitzer on Flatbed; During Viet Nam War." Interesting........

05/28/2026

On May 28, 1970, the Boundary County Free Library was given the book "Under all is the Land." It featured text by Bruce Ramsey and photography by Ted Czolowski.
“Under all is the Land” is a famous real estate philosophy that originated as the opening line of the National Association of Realtors' (NAR) Code of Ethics Preamble. The phrase was used as the title for the 1969 hardcover pictorial coffee-table book. The book was a perfect addition to any travel enthusiast's collection of travel guides.
Bill Johnston (left) worked for Shelman Realty and was named "1970 Bonner-Boundary Realtor of the Year," and Don Kerby (right) chairman and member of the Idaho Real Estate Commission Board, presented a copy of the book "Under all is the Land" to Librarian Mrs. Don (Joyce) Schied as part of National Realtor Week and the national realtor's "Make America Beautiful" program.
The Boundary County Free Library, on May 28, 1970, was housed in the First National Bank Building on the corner of Main and Bonner streets. The second story was home to the Mason Lodge (which is still there today).
(as written for From the Archives)

05/28/2026

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On May 28, 1970, the Boundary County Free Library was given the book "Under all is the Land." It featured text by Bruce Ramsey and photography by Ted Czolowski.

05/28/2026

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Local history in Boundary County, from Naples to Porthill, and from Bonners Ferry to Moyie Springs.

05/28/2026

Over the past 3 weeks, the 4th Graders from Mt. Hall, Naples, and Valley View schools visited "their" Museum. They were told many historical stories: Miss Mary Hawkins' favorite sandwich to feed children, Theodore Roosevelt's hunt for Caribou in the Selkirks, Prehistoric Rock found at the mouth of Mission Creek, how to play the Kootenai Tribe's Stick Game, the Caribou that went to College, Miss Mouse gets scared and runs to hide, and the town's Blacksmith will pull your tooth! They enjoyed seeing all of their "4th Grade Land Survey Maps" on display; and they are excited to be a part of the America250 Exhibit (which will be in the Museum June4th-August29th).
Thank you to All the Volunteers and Teachers who helped with these "trips to the Museum."

05/26/2026

Community Read ~~~~~ Get your copy of the book and join the discussion July 2, 2026 in the Museum 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

05/26/2026

Exhibit to be in Museum ~ June 4, 2026 through August 29, 2026
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05/21/2026

Sharing this from the Friends of Historic Places website.
Great Stories!!
(click on link in comments to listen to the stories by Rocky)

Stories as told by Rocky Cartwright, and narrated by Cal Russell