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About the Issaquah History Museums

In 1972, the Issaquah History Museums was first formed as the Issaquah Historical Society. It's purpose is to discover, preserve and share the history of Issaquah and vicinity. Our two museums are the Issaquah Depot Museum and the Gilman Town Hall Museum. Our organization boasts more than  400 members!

Write Us, Call Us, or Send Us E-Mail

Our mailing address ~
Issaquah History Museums
P. O. Box 695
Issaquah, Washington 98027

Telephone ~  (425) 392-3500
Fax ~ (425) 392-4236

Museum Director ~ Erica Maniez E-Mail:
Volunteer Coordinator ~ Karen Klein E-Mail:
Collections Manager ~ Julie Hunter E-Mail:

Issaquah Historical Society President ~Dick Campbell
Web Site Editors ~ David Bangs, Erica Maniez

Additional Information

The Issaquah History Museums area a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, tax ID #23-7425589. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Board meetings are held in the Issaquah Depot Freight Room unless otherwise noted.
NOTE: Board meetings are open to the public, but participation is limited to board members and others on the agenda. If you have an item you would like to see on an upcoming board agenda, please contact the museums at info@issaquahhistory.org.

2008-09 Board Members

Board Member Office Term Expires
Mary Scott2 President 2009
Jean Cerar1 Vice President 2009
Ed Seil¹ Treasurer 2008
Joan Newman¹ Secretary 2008
Bill Bergsma¹ Member 2009
Allen Flintoft¹ Member 2008
Robert (Bob) Ittes¹ Member 2010
Robin Kelley Member 2009
Dick Campbell¹ Member 2011
Barb Hinds¹ Member 2011
Greg Spranger² Member 2011

¹  Elected by Membership       ²  Appointed by Mayor

Board Committees

Accessions Committee
Responsible for decisions concerning accessioning and deaccessioning collection items.		 Communications Committee
Responsible for newsletters, brochures, and publicity, web site and e-mail announcements.
Executive Committee
As called on by the President: Make decisions on critical matters happening between Board meetings.		 Finance Committee
Responsible for accounting procedures and fiscal management and proposing a budget to the Board.
Facilities Committee
Responsible for maintenance and improvements of depot building, town hall building, shop building and large outdoor structures.		 Historic Preservation
Ensure the preservation of historical buildings and sites
Membership Committee
Promote Membership and oversee membership events.		 Special Events
Plan special events such as Salmon Days and Fourth of July and report to Board.
Trolley Committee
Plan and coordinate the Issaquah Valley Trolley project		 Ways and Means
Responsible for fund raising to support programs and operations, and to oversee the gift shops.
Exhibits Committee
Responsible for exhibits at Depot and Town Hall museums.		 Note: The president and vice-president are non-voting members of each Board Committee.  Please invite them to meetings.
 

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