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The American Cowboy, Songs and Stories by Sara Grey Performed on October 12

Sara Grey poster

The Lemhi County Historical Society and Salmon Arts Council are proud to present:
The American Cowboy, songs and stories by Sara Grey.

When: Saturday, October 12 at 7 p.m.
Where: Salmon City Center
Admission: Members $8, General $10, Seniors $5, Students Free

Thank you to our sponsors:
Ken Hill
Bob and Nancy Russell
Hope Benedict and Stewart Carrington
U of I Nancy E. Cummings REEC
Skin Sense
Sensations Salon
Idaho Humanities Council
Idaho Commission on the Arts
Art Works.

Join Us On September 21st For The Annual Picnic & Tour

Pahsimerai Tour and Picnic

Join us Saturday, September 21st, for the Annual Historical Society Tour and Picnic in the Pahsimerai Valley. We will meet at the Idaho Adventures parking lot at 8:45 a.m. and depart at 9 a.m.

Cost is $15 per person, lunch and transportation are provided.

Reservations are required. Call the Museum at 208.756.3342 by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18 to reserve your space.

 

Atlatl Weight Stolen from Lemhi County Historical Museum

Stolen atlatl weight

This atlatl weight was stolen from the Lemhi County Historical Society and Museum in August 2013. It is at least 15,000 years old and possibly as old as 30,000 years. A report has been filed with the FBI and there is a reward for information leading to its recovery.

If you have any information about the atlatl weight, please contact the Salmon Police department at 208.756.8980.

Steele Reese Foundation Awards Grant to Museum for Salmon Grange Renovation

GREAT NEWS! The Steele Reese Foundation granted the Lemhi County Historical Society $35,000.00 to begin renovations on the Salmon Grange. We now have a total of $40,300.00, thanks to funding from the Idaho Heritage Trust and monies earned at the Salmon Select Mule Sale!! Marc Williams Construction will begin the first phase in November, which includes ceiling replacement and insulation. Help us continue the momentum.

“Inventing Idaho” By Idaho Historian Keith Petersen

KeithWhen : May 17th, 2013 @ 7:00PM
Where : Lemhi Museum
What :  Archaeology Month Presentation
Keith Petersen is the Idaho State Historian with the Idaho State Historical Society.  He is the author of several books and articles about Idaho and the Northwest, and is the only author to have twice won the Outstanding Book on Idaho Award.  He is currently writing a biography of Northwest road builder John Mullan, who hoped to become Idaho’s first territorial governor.  His research into records of the Idaho territorial era has taken him to repositories from coast to coast.  His talk about the Idaho territorial period is entitled “Inventing Idaho,” and he will discuss some of the critical decisions made in the territorial era that still affect the lives of Idahoans today.  This program is made possible by the Idaho State Historical Society.

For More information about Keith Peteren or the talk he will be giving at the museum, please feel free to contact the museum at (208) 756-3342.

Idaho History Day

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National History Day in Idaho is an exciting way to engage students in history. The program pulls students out of the classroom and into the world of the professional historian. Students track down information about historic people and events by exploring archives, libraries, and other resources. This research leads to new insights and original conclusions that students share in exhibits, documentaries, websites, and performances. History Day is a great way to teach students critical thinking skills while instilling a lifelong love of history… Continue reading