Museum given Simon Francis bow and arrows

May 6, 2017

The Boundary County Historical Society & Museum received a bow and arrow today that belonged to Simon Francis - “White Otter” - who was a member of the Kootenai Tribe. Simon said he was born on May 7, 1891, in the Kootenai Valley. He passed away on July 4, 1972. He was laid to rest in the Mission Cemetery. Thanks go out to the Brant Family, for this wonderful donation to the Museum! The bow and arrow will soon go on display along with all the other great exhibits at the Boundary County Historical Society & Museum, 7229 Main Street, Bonners Ferry. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, admission is $2 per visitor or $5 per family. Boundary County Historical Society members and children 14 and under are admitted for free. To learn more about the Boundary County Museum, click here or call (208) 267-7720.