Events

Yoga in the Yard 2024

The yard is calling you… Enjoy the morning sunshine against the sandstone walls of the historic Old Idaho Penitentiary, as we present Yoga in the Yard! This is a small, intimate experience, limited to 20 people per session (spaced properly for social distancing and the safety and comfort of our guests), with instructor Debra Murphy. […]

27 Jul

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Old Idaho Penitentiary

2445 Old Penitentiary Rd., Boise, ID, 83712

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Cinema Close to Home: Duchess of Idaho

Step out of the summer heat and watch a movie with us! Ellen Hallet is in love with her playboy boss, Douglas Morrison, but too timid to do anything about it. Her roommate Chris devises a plan to help her: she follows Morrison on his trip to Sun Valley, Idaho and plays the overattentive female, […]

27 Jul

2:15 pm - 4:00 pm

Idaho State Archives

2205 Old Penitentiary Rd., Boise, ID, 83712

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First Thursday at the Idaho State Museum

Enjoy free admission at the Idaho State Museum on Thursday, August 1st from 5pm-8pm. Drop in for a guided tour led by a certified tour guide, offered at 5:30PM and 6:30PM. Tours are 45 minutes and cover the highlights of the Museum exhibits. In addition, come by and see our newest traveling exhibition “Courage and […]

01 Aug

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Idaho State Museum

610 Julia Davis Dr., Boise, ID, 83702

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Yoga in the Yard 2024

The yard is calling you… Enjoy the morning sunshine against the sandstone walls of the historic Old Idaho Penitentiary, as we present Yoga in the Yard! This is a small, intimate experience, limited to 20 people per session (spaced properly for social distancing and the safety and comfort of our guests), with instructor Debra Murphy. […]

03 Aug

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Old Idaho Penitentiary

2445 Old Penitentiary Rd., Boise, ID, 83712

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Yoga in the Yard 2024

The yard is calling you… Enjoy the morning sunshine against the sandstone walls of the historic Old Idaho Penitentiary, as we present Yoga in the Yard! This is a small, intimate experience, limited to 20 people per session (spaced properly for social distancing and the safety and comfort of our guests), with instructor Debra Murphy. […]

10 Aug

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Old Idaho Penitentiary

2445 Old Penitentiary Rd., Boise, ID, 83712

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Family Second Saturday: Happy Birthday Smokey Bear!

Join the celebration! We’re honoring Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday at the Idaho State Museum! Meet America’s beloved forest ranger, enjoy a birthday cupcake, learn about wildfire prevention, and create your own ranger hat.  **Parking will be limited due to an event at Julia Davis Park. Please plan accordingly.  All ages are welcome, and the event is […]

10 Aug

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Idaho State Museum

610 Julia Davis Dr., Boise, ID, 83702

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Variety from the Vaults: Fire Safety and Prevention

Variety from the Vaults is a free public program at the Idaho State Archives where you get to view historic collections that are normally tucked away in the vaults. This August is Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday, and what better way to honor our nation’s very own fuzzy firefighter than to take a look at the […]

17 Aug

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Idaho State Archives

2205 Old Penitentiary Rd., Boise, ID, 83712

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32 Cells Art Show IX: All in a Day’s Work

Join the Old Idaho Penitentiary for the ninth annual 32 Cells Art Show featuring brand new works by local artists inspired by stories from the historic Idaho State Penitentiary. This year’s theme is “All in a Day’s Work,” featuring stories of the “day jobs” and occupations of the men and women that served time there, […]

17 Aug

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Old Idaho Penitentiary

2445 Old Penitentiary Rd., Boise, ID, 83712

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Join the Old Idaho Penitentiary for an opportunity to give back and donate blood to the American Red Cross. Register at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=ISHS Where: Old Idaho Penitentiary, 2445 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, ID 83712 When: Tuesday, August 20, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Pre-register at RedCrossBlood.org, and email anthony.parry@ishs.idaho.gov with any questions. All presenting donors will […]

20 Aug

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Old Idaho Penitentiary

2445 Old Penitentiary Rd., Boise, ID, 83712

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Idaho Genealogical Society: Do a Double Take for More Genealogical Research Clues

The Idaho Genealogical Society presents Susan Bates, who will discuss the clues about your ancestors that you may have overlooked — in vital records, censuses, city directories and more. Propel your research into action by doing a double take on records you already hold. There is more to find! Susan (Suz) has been researching her […]

14 Sep

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Idaho State Archives

2205 Old Penitentiary Rd., Boise, ID, 83712

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Wine, Eats, & Artifacts

Join us for the year’s Wine, Eats, & Artifacts annual gala hosted by the Foundation for Idaho History. Proceeds from this year’s gala will fund special exhibitions and initiatives for the upcoming year. The Idaho State Historical Society (ISHS) continues to build on our over 140-year legacy of preserving and promoting Idaho history. We have […]

26 Sep

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Idaho State Museum

610 Julia Davis Dr., Boise, ID, 83702

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Idaho Genealogical Society: Remembering the War Dead of the 20th and 21st Centuries

The Idaho Genealogical Society presents Ivan C. Johnson who will discuss researching — and honoring — the war dead of the United States and the British Commonwealth in the 20th and 21st centuries. Using specific examples, including some from his own family, Ivan will give sources of information about individual casualties of each conflict. He […]

09 Nov

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Idaho State Archives

2205 Old Penitentiary Rd., Boise, ID, 83712

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