Historic Drive & Discover Tour: Pend Oreille River

History isn't confined to museums—it's in the roads you travel, the buildings you inhabit, and the voices that came before. This spring, venture out and discover the living past all around you. Hit the road and uncover the Pend Oreille River valley’s past and present—from the well-traveled north shore to the remote south bank—visiting historic schools, churches, cemeteries, ferry sites, and more, with local hosts at each stop to bring the stories to life.

You can buy a ticket through this page or at any of the sites day-of (cash only). Pick up a paper map and your wristband at any hosted location (yellow on the map below).

Become a BCHS member for 20% off adult tickets and free youth tickets. Discounted tickets only available during pre-sales or if you bring your physical BCHS membership card with you day-of.

Tour Map & Frequently-Asked Questions

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Tickets will also be available day-of at select sites. Before the event, participants will receive an email with a map to each of the sites along the tour. Paper copies will be available on site, along with passports which can be stamped and submitted to BCHS to enter a raffle. 

Don’t miss Leadership Sandpoint’s local history Trivia Night immediately following 4:00-7:00 p.m.  at the Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center. This festive fundraiser is raising support for BCHS’s 2026 preservation projects. Tickets and more information can be found at https://sandpointchamber.org/annual-events/local-history-trivia-night/