Meet Our Staff & Board

We are grateful to our dedicated staff and board members whose passion, time, and expertise make the 1000 Islands History Museum a welcoming place for everyone. Their commitment helps us preserve local heritage, create meaningful programs, and keep history alive for our community and visitors throughout the year.

Our Board

Layne Larsen

Chair

Richard Gilbert

Chair

Alice Burton

Director

Peter VanSickle

Director

Michael Burrows

Director

Susie Smith

Director

Paul Scott

Director

Kathy Karkut

Director

Patrick Rule

Director


Our Staff

JOANNE VAN DREUMEL

Executive Director: ed@1000islandshistorymuseum.com

LYNNE HARPER

Finance Officer: finance@1000islandshistorymuseum.com

DIRK AVÉ

Museum Coordinator: office@1000islandshistorymuseum.com

MOLLY SHEA

Collections Coordinator: collections@1000islandshistorymuseum.com

JULIE WOODS

Community Outreach: giftshop@1000islandshistorymuseum.com