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Historical Sites

Watch history come alive by attending these unique community events celebrating the heritage and spirit of the Gem State.

Historical Events



 
Annual Soul Food Extravaganza
Type:Historical  Date:8/2/2008 - 8/2/2008  City:Boise
Business: Soul Food Extravaganza
Phone: (208) 939-5258
http://www.boisesoulfoodfestival.com/
rich.w.williams@wellsfargo.com
A feast for the senses with traditional ethnic foods like BBQ; jambalaya, fried catfish, collard greens and sweet potato pie.
Armed Forces Day Open House
Type:Historical  Date:5/17/2008 - 5/17/2008  City:Boise
Business: Idaho Military History Museum
Phone: (208) 272-4841
http://museum.mil.idaho.gov
gkeith@imd.idaho.gov
Armed Forces Day, recognition and appreciation to our service members past and present.
B-25 Bomber Days
Type:Community  Date:8/9/2008 - 8/10/2008  City:Nampa
Business: Warhawk Air Museum
Phone: (208) 465-6446
http://www.warhawkairmuseum.org
suepaul@warhawkairmuseum.org
B-25 Bomber flying demonstrations.
Bancroft Pioneer Days Celebration
Type:Fairs & Festivals  Date:7/24/2008 - 7/24/2008  City:Bancroft
Business: Bancroft City Office
Phone: (208) 648-7648
bancroftcity@dcdi.net
Parade, dance, rodeo, kid's events, Dutch oven dinner. Contact Bancroft City Hall (208) 648-7648
Basin of Gold Days
Type:Historical  Date:7/4/2008 - 7/4/2008  City:Idaho City
Business: Boise Basin Museum
Phone: (208) 392-4550
http://www.idahocitychamber.com/culturalinfo.html
museum@surfbest.net
Come visit Idaho City to explore the community's mining era heritage on the Fourth of July. Parade, buildings open to the public, picnic and fireworks at dusk.
Basque Picnic
Type:Historical  Date:8/2/2008 - 8/2/2008  City:Mountain Home
Business: Mountain Home Arts Council
Phone: (208) 587-3706
mharts@earthlink.net
picnic and arts fair featuring Basque culture
Butch Cassidy Days
Type:Community  Date:7/24/2008 - 7/26/2008  City:Montpelier
Business: Bear Lake Valley Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (208) 945-3333
http://www.bearlakechamber.org
chamber@dcdi.net
Celebrate the area's history with the famous outlaw Butch Cassidy with events on both Friday and Saturday.
Cascade 60th Anniversary
Type:Historical  Date:6/1/2008 - 6/1/2008  City:Cascade
Business: Cascade Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (208) 382-3833
http://www.cascadechamber.com
info@cascadechamber.com
Coeur d'Alene Indian Pilgrimage
Type:Arts & Culture  Date:8/15/2008 - 8/15/2008  City:Cataldo
Business: Old Mission State Park
Phone: (208) 682-3814
http://www.parksandrecreation.idaho.gov
old@idpr.state.id.us
The tribe's annual pilgrimage to the cemetery and church is followed by Mass and a dinner accompanied by Native American drumming, singing and dancing.
Craters of the Moon National Monument Special Events
Type:Historical  Date:5/17/2008 - 9/20/2008  City:Arco
Business: Craters of the Moon National Monument
Phone: (208) 527-1300
http://www.nps.gov/crmo
CRMO_Information@nps.gov
Events include Star Parties, A Trip to the Moon and Wilderness Hikes
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