History Hour Lecture Series
Discover the stories that shaped North Idaho.
Dive deeper into the region’s rich and fascinating past. Each month, local historians, authors, tribal representatives, and community experts share engaging presentations on topics that bring North Idaho’s history to life — from early settlement and industry to cultural heritage and natural landscapes.
Whether you’re a lifelong resident or a curious visitor, History Hour lectures offer a chance to connect with the people, places, and events that define our community. Each lecture includes time for audience questions, discussion, and the opportunity to explore related artifacts or exhibits in the museum.
Upcoming Programs
Check our Events Calendar for upcoming dates, topics, and guest speakers.
Past Lectures
Missed a lecture? You can catch up anytime! Click on the History Hour titles below to watch recorded presentations.
2025
- September - Bunker Hill Superfund Site with Sharon Bosley
- August - Pen d'Oreille City with Laurie Harris Mauser
- July - Spirit Lake with the Spirit Lake Historical Society
- May - Halsey Brothers with Don Pischner
- April - Idaho Fire Lookouts with Cat House and Billy Cooter
- March - Lioness of Idaho with Mike Bullard
- February - Nellie Stockbridge and Her Lasting Legacy with Jordan Thomas
- January - Busted: A Century of Federal Intervention in America's Last Western Town with Dr. Heather Branstetter
2024
- November - Beavers: Our Furry Little Engineers with Mark Weadick
- November - Carry Forth the Stories with Rodney Frey
- October - History of Death in America with Lance Cox
- September - History of Boat Racing in Coeur d'Alene with Stephen Shepperd and Doug Miller
- June - Cougar Gulch with Courtney Beebe
- May - The Big Burn with Dave Eubanks
- April - The Cataldo Mission with Jake Eberlein
Attend or Participate
History Hour lectures are free and open to the public and held at the Coeur d'Alene Public Library on the second Wednesday of each month.
Interested in sharing your own research or historical expertise? We welcome proposals for future lectures—contact us at lectures@museumni.org.
Join us for a History Hour lecture and help bring North Idaho’s stories to life.