The Tacoma Historical Society announced today it has appointed Mary Bowlby as its Director. Her responsibilities include management of the Society’s exhibit center at 747 Broadway, exhibit planning, and community relations.
Bowlby formerly was administrator of Tacoma’s Working Waterfront Maritime Museum and curatorial assistant for Bremerton’s Puget Sound Naval Museum. A Pierce County native, she is a graduate of Aquinas Academy and the University of Washington Tacoma. She also holds a certificate in non-profit management.
“We are extremely fortunate to have a museum professional join us as the Director of the Society,” said Dr. Jim Hoard, the society’s president.
The society also announced the election of two new board members — former City Council member Thomas R. Stenger and Dan Patjens, Senior Vice President of Columbia Bank.
In addition to operating the Exhibit Center, the society presents monthly public programs and the Historic Homes of Tacoma Tour the first weekend in May. For additional information call (253) 472-3738 or visit http://www.tacomahistory.org .