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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

Membership Information ~ How to become a Friend of the Issaquah History Museums
Past Times Newsletters ~ The quarterly newsletter of the IHM
Endowments & Memorial Gifts ~ Make your gift last by contributing to the Issaquah History Museums' endowment.
Issaquah Historical Society Bylaws ~ As amended October 8, 2002

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.

2007-08 Board Meeting Schedule

2007 Meetings:		Thursday, November 15, 7 PM
		Thursday, December 20, 7 PM
2008 Meetings:		Thursday, January 17, 7 PM
		Thursday, February 14, 7 PM
		Thursday, March 15, 7 PM
		Thursday, April 24, 7 PM
		Thursday, May 17, 7 PM
		Thursday, June 21, 7 PM
		Thursday, July 17, 7 PM
		Thursday, September 18, 7 PM
		Thursday, October 16, 7 PM
		Thursday, November 20, 7 PM

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.

2007-08 Board Members

Board Member	Office	Term Expires
Dick Campbell¹	President	2009
Mary Scott²	Vice President	2009
Barbara Hinds¹	Treasurer	2008
Marilyn Boyden¹	Secretary	2008
Bill Bergsma¹	Member	2009
Allen Flintoft¹	Member	2008
Robert (Bob) Ittes¹	Member	2010
Robin Kelley	Member	2009
Joan Newman¹	Member	2011
Ed Seil¹	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.*