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LOCKTOBER Volunteers at Old Idaho Penitentiary-Oct 29, 2020

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ORGANIZATION: Idaho State Historical Society

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 3 people are interested

Event Name: Sweet and Spooky

When: October 29, 2020, 3pm-10pm (volunteers must arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled shift)

What: Our Sweet 'N Spooky night features trick or treat stations around the site where you can add to your goodie bags, and add to your knowledge of the Old Idaho Penitentiary. Experience our newest exhibits and take some new stories home with you! Attendees will be provided with a bag for goodies.
Who: Families

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About Idaho State Historical Society

Location:

2205 Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise, ID 83712, US

Mission Statement

MISSION: Idaho State Historical Society preserves and promotes Idaho’s cultural heritage. VISION: Our vision is to inspire, enrich and engage all Idahoans by leading the state in preserving, sharing, and using history and cultural resources relevant to today to inform and influence the future. VALUES: Customer Service. Stewardship. Education. Professionalism

Description

The Idaho State Historical Society is a trusted guide through the state’s history and how it has shaped every aspect of our lives - our land, our communities, our government and our people. Created in 1881 and established as a state agency in 1907, the Idaho State Historical Society (ISHS) is an extraordinary system of cultural and historic resources comprised of the Idaho State Museum, Idaho State Archives, Idaho State Historic Preservation Office, Old Idaho Penitentiary and Historic Sites Program.

ISHS preserves and provides access to irreplaceable state owned historic collections including 50,000 artifacts, 500,000 photos, 40,000 maps and architectural drawings, 60 historic buildings, and 20,000 archeological items.

ISHS benefits Idahoans though key programs including Capitol curation and exhibition; records management through the State Archives, operation of cultural facilities of the state including the Idaho State Museum and Old Idaho Penitentiary, and management of the programs under the National Historic Preservation Act, including the National Register of Historic Places Programs.

The Idaho State Historical Society serves over 110,000 people each year through educational programs, inspiring exhibitions, fun events, genealogy and family history, research use, and technical assistance. Annually, over 15,000 school- aged children benefit from ISHS programs and visits.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Children & Youth
Community
Arts & Culture, Children & Youth, Community

WHEN

Thu Oct 29, 2020
02:30 PM - 09:00 PM

WHERE

2445 Old Penitenitiary Rd.Boise, ID 83712

(43.602795,-116.16198)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Volunteers can choose to do a 2.5 hr shift, 4.5 hr shift or 6.5 hrs shift

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