idaho city historical foundation, inc.
Welcome to our website:
Preserving History
Serving the Community
We work with local businesses, schools,
artists, community members and others to
beautify our community and to preserve the
area's rich historical legacy. Please browse
our website and look for opportunities
where you can help us.
Upcoming Events
St. Patrick's Day Dinner and Musical
March 2012
Our signature event will be held on Saturday March 17, 2012 at the Ray Robison Hall in Idaho City. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. $15 adult, $7 children 10 and under. There will be a silent auction. Come join us!
March 2012
Our signature event will be held on Saturday March 17, 2012 at the Ray Robison Hall in Idaho City. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. $15 adult, $7 children 10 and under. There will be a silent auction. Come join us!
Boise Basin Museum Season Opening
May 5, 2012
Come join us as we open our Museum at the corner of Montgomery and Wall Streets in Idaho City. See our extensive collection of early photographs, tools, and artifacts from the Basin's colorful mining and logging history.
May 5, 2012
Come join us as we open our Museum at the corner of Montgomery and Wall Streets in Idaho City. See our extensive collection of early photographs, tools, and artifacts from the Basin's colorful mining and logging history.
In the historic Boise Basin, one organization has for more than 50 years worked tirelessly
to preserve and present the history of this fabled area. The Idaho City Historical
Foundation, Inc. was incorporated under the laws of the State of Idaho on September 4,
1958. The first meeting of the Foundations was held on September 23, 1958. At that
meeting the by-laws were adopted and the first board of directors and officers were
elected.
One of the important functions of the Foundation from the beginning was the operation of the Boise Basin Museum in the old James Pinney post office building at the corner of Montgomery and Wall Streets in Idaho City (pictured above). You can learn more about this exciting museum and about our other historic properties by clicking on the "properties" tab at the top of this page.
Over the years, the Foundation has acquired interests in several other historically significant properties, which are also detailed on our "properties" page. These include the Territorial Penitentiary, the Smoke Jumpers' Park, the John Brogan Memorial Park, the Pon Yam House, the Strauss House, the Judge Halley House, and the Galbreaith House.
Under the "publications" tab you will find information about the various books and pamphlets we have created in partnership with others. These can be purchased for a nominal price at our Museum. All profits are reinvested into our important projects.
Under the "services" tab you will learn about our ongoing projects. Interested in history? You can find out how to volunteer with us.
Under the "about us" tab, you can learn more about our mission and how to join us.
One of the important functions of the Foundation from the beginning was the operation of the Boise Basin Museum in the old James Pinney post office building at the corner of Montgomery and Wall Streets in Idaho City (pictured above). You can learn more about this exciting museum and about our other historic properties by clicking on the "properties" tab at the top of this page.
Over the years, the Foundation has acquired interests in several other historically significant properties, which are also detailed on our "properties" page. These include the Territorial Penitentiary, the Smoke Jumpers' Park, the John Brogan Memorial Park, the Pon Yam House, the Strauss House, the Judge Halley House, and the Galbreaith House.
Under the "publications" tab you will find information about the various books and pamphlets we have created in partnership with others. These can be purchased for a nominal price at our Museum. All profits are reinvested into our important projects.
Under the "services" tab you will learn about our ongoing projects. Interested in history? You can find out how to volunteer with us.
Under the "about us" tab, you can learn more about our mission and how to join us.
A General Introduction.
Copyright 2011 Idaho City Historical Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 358
Idaho City, Idaho 83631
P.O. Box 358
Idaho City, Idaho 83631
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Founded in 1958, our primary purpose is to
gather together people who are interested in
the perservation and restoration of the
Boise Basin area for historical, recreational,
and tourist promotion purposes.
Polishing a Gem in the Rough
May 4, 2012
Come help local school children and community volunteers give Idaho City a Spring Cleanup. 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Check-in is at the Idaho City Visitor's Center.
May 4, 2012
Come help local school children and community volunteers give Idaho City a Spring Cleanup. 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Check-in is at the Idaho City Visitor's Center.