The North Okaloosa Historical Association, Inc.
Who We Are
The North Okaloosa Historical Association, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a determination to help preserve Okaloosa County history. The Baker Block Museum is operated under the guidance of the NOHA Board of Directors.
Mission & Goals
Mission
The mission of the North Okaloosa Historical Association is to collect, preserve and promote the history of Okaloosa County, the northwest Florida panhandle and the surrounding communities.
Goals
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Preserve historical artifacts
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Capture oral histories
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Educate future generations
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Promote a better understanding and appreciation of the area's rich heritage
Board of Directors
The NOHA Board of Directors consists of nine board members composed largely of citizens from the local area and functions as the administrative arm of the association. The primary focus is on Okaloosa County, but the Museum supports the larger panhandle area as well.
The Board meets at 6 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month in the Museum's Hilton-Shaw Genealogy Library and conducts an annual meeting on the third Thursday in January where board officers are elected for three-year terms.
Current Board Members
Officers
President: Brenda Russell
Vice President:
Treasurer: Sharry Rustin
Secretary: Stephanie Holcombe
Members
Nina Adams
Melissa Barrett
Tracy Curenton
Doug Hibbing
Emeritus Members
Julia Cadenhead
Phyllis Enzor
Jeanette Henderson
Non-boardmember positions
Museum Executive Director: Ann Spann
Bookkeeper: Trevia Buckner, CPA
2024 Goals
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Increase new annual membership by 30 percent
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Transcribe digitized oral histories
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Complete the state historical marker for the building
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Stripe parking area in front of the building and post parking and park usage policy signage
Annual Report