Free Public Program

Idaho Genealogical Society: Using Digital Newspapers

The Idaho Genealogical Society presents Laurie Skinner Francis who will discuss the advantages of using digital newspapers in your family history research. Newspapers are one of the best sources of historic social and cultural details. It’s like having a window into the past. They offer a look at the daily events of a community and […]

13 Jul

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Idaho State Archives

2205 Old Penitentiary Rd., Boise, ID, 83712

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Captivating Conversations: Sean Cambron

Join the Old Idaho Penitentiary for a Captivating Conversation with Sean Cambron, peer support specialist, speaker and content creator, “32 and Beyond” on YouTube. This event is FREE. Pre-register online or arrive at the Old Idaho Penitentiary by 6:30 pm on Friday, July 19, 2024. Event: Friday, July 19, 2024. Doors open at 6:00 pm, […]

19 Jul

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Old Idaho Penitentiary

2445 Old Penitentiary Rd., Boise, ID, 83712

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Variety from the Vaults: Time Keeps Moo-ving

Variety from the Vaults is a free public program at the Idaho State Archives. Each month, staff at the archives highlight different items from the collections that tell a part of Idaho’s story. Dairy Days aren’t just for June! Did you know July hosts National Cow Appreciation Day? Join us at the archives as we […]

20 Jul

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Idaho State Archives

2205 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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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 the Bear’s 80th birthday, and what better way to honor our nation’s very own fuzzy firefighter than to take a look at […]

17 Aug

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Idaho State Archives

2205 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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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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