The events, developments, and people who have shaped the history of our region will be examined through a series of programs sponsored by the Museum of North Idaho and the Coeur d’Alene Public Library beginning in February.

Historian Robert Singletary will present “Inland Northwest Milestones” beginning Thursday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. with the history of the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce, which dates from 1912, and profiling Kyle Walker, chamber director from 1948 to the 1970s.

Known as “Mr. Coeur d’Alene,” Walker used just about every medium possible to promote the city. He was also very active in the community and served as master of ceremonies from everything from rodeos to beauty pageants.

The free lectures will be offered in the Community Room, usually on the fourth Thursday of each month, except for the final program which will be presented on Nov. 30 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Singletary will step away from the lectern on April 27 when songwriter and storyteller Tracy Morrison will present “Idaho Women: Stories and Folksongs.” This program is made possible through the support of the Speakers Bureau at the Idaho Humanities Council, the state-based affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Local support is provided by the Friends of the Library.

Additional programs in the Milestones series will be:

March 23: Spokane’s Natatorium Park.

May 25: The Military in North Idaho.

June 22: Farragut College and Technical Institute.

July 27: Coeur d’Alene Regattas.

Aug. 24: Farming in North Idaho.

Sept. 28: Inland Empire Electric Line.

Oct. 26: Kirtland Cutter: Spokane’s Master Architect.

Nov. 30: History of Skiing in North Idaho.

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