Board of Trustees
Museum Leadership
Committed to the Future of Felicity
Led by its Board of Trustees, the mission of the 501(c)(3) tax-deductible museum of engraving in granite highlights of the history of humanity is advancing steadily.
The debt-free Town of Felicity, assisted by the Felicity Historical Society, is in capable hands. Negotiations regarding its future are ongoing.
2002-2025 Board of Trustees
The Museum of History in Granite’s Board of Trustees is charged with its mission and with fiscal oversight. The Board meets legally per statute and practically as needed. By 1973 statute, the Board of Trustees is limited to five members, ensuring efficiency.
Jacques-André Istel, Chairman
Prof. Richard C.Tomkins
Dr. Pat J.Lamaestra
Madame Dominique Lacoste
Brian Hays, Esq
PENDING owing to age of some Trustees
Scott Laverty, Esq
Eric Hanscom, Esq
Ron Clamp
Felicity Historical Society
The Felicity Historical Society imposes deed restrictions to ensure the high-caliber architecture of Felicity continues.
Original Council of Sages
The sole duty of the Council of Sages was “to dispense wisdom” in support of the museum’s initial design and direction. Their input helped to breathe the History of Humanity into existence.
| Council Member | Country | Career Highlights |
| Mr. Pierre Bataille | France | Sculptor, “Jacques Cartier”, “The Norman Conquest”, “The Mayflower” |
| B. Gen. Derrick H. Baynham | UK | GM, ADC, Guards Armored Division; Aide to H. M. Queen Elizabeth II |
| Sister Magdalen Coughlin | USA | President, Mount St. Mary’s College, Los Angeles |
| Hon. Jean-Marie Daillet | France | Depute, Assemblee Nationale, Foreign Relations Committee; Ambassador |
| Brian J. Hays, Esq. | USA | President, Distribution Solution |
| Mr. Wolfgang G. Lieschke | USA | EVP J. Walter Thompson; Director, Hall of Fame of Parachuting |
| Dr. W. Warren Point | USA | Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School; Founding Chair, Charleston Department of Internal Medicine, West Virginia University |
| Rev. Arthur P. Stanley | UK | Honorary Chaplain of Her Britannic Majesty’s Forces |
| Edward H. Tuck, Esq | USA | Partner, Shearman & Sterling; Director, Corning International |
| Hon. William H. Tucker | USA | Chairman, Interstate Commerce Committee, United States Trustee; Three Combat Jumps, WWII |
| B. Gen. William W. Weise USMC (Ret) | USA | Navy Cross, Silver Star, Korea, Vietnam; Heinl Award for History |
| Ex Officio Member | Country | Role |
| Hon. Jacques-André Istel | USA | Mayor, Town of Felicity |
| Madame Dominique Lacoste-Riggs | France | Diplomatic Relations |
