From the Archives - July 2, 2026

Reminder ~ Tonight, July 2 is the Community Read ~ 1776 by David McCullough. Join Paul Bonnell as he leads the book discussion in the Boundary County Museum (Portrait Hall) at 6:00pm.

Second Reminder ~ Join Boundary County officials Wednesday, July 8 at 2:30pm on the Courthouse lawn for “Sharing the Spirit of America” and the reading of the Declaration of Independence.

Refreshments will be served at both events.

Happy 4th of July!

The Boundary County Historical Society and Museum, 7229 Main, Bonners Ferry, Idaho sponsors this column. 

Visit the museum, Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m., or visit the website at boundarycountymuseum.org or the museum’s Facebook page for historical photos and stories, and to see upcoming events. The museum can be reached via email at [email protected] or by phone at 208-267-7720.