Tag Archives: Lemhi County Museum

“Bullets Like Rain”: Understanding the Battle of the Big Hole by Big Hole Battle Field Ranger, Mark Draper

Lemhi County Historical Society & Sacajawea Center
Program and Luncheon: Thursday ~ February 12, 2026 in the Salmon Grange!

Doors open at 11:30; program at Noon.

“Bullets Like Rain”: Understanding the Battle of Big Hole
On the morning of August 9th, 1877, in the Big Hole Valley of Western Montana, the U.S. Army launched a surprise attack on a sleeping camp of 800 Nez Perce people.
Join National Park Service Ranger Mark Draper
for an in-depth exploration of the underlying causes of the intense battle that ensued, the bloodiest engagement of the Nez Perce Flight of 1877.

Students Reflect on their day of Agaidika Shoshone History with Rozina and Emma George– A program made possible through a Community Enhancement Grant from the Idaho State Historical Society

Christmas Shop in Historic Style!

November Program and Luncheon: “From the Basin and Range to the Idaho Batholith: Geology from Challis to Salmon to Shoup”

image advertises first luncheon of the season: Dr. Paul Link will present: From the Basin and Range to the Idaho Batholith: Geology from Challis to Salmon to Shoup

Lemhi County Spirits Speak from the Grave: A Night at the Museum

image announces program on November 6, 2025: Lemhi County Spirits Speak from the Grave: A Night at the Museum

Cemetery Tours: “Lemhi County Spirits Speak from the Grave As Our Stories Lives On”

Dave Stamey Concert: Nearly Sold Out! Just 32 tickets left. To purchase a ticket: stop by the Museum or call 208.756.7885.

Due to limited number of remaining tickets, the QR code has been disabled. Tickets can now be purchased at the museum or by calling 208.756.7885.

Who Lived Here and Why? Robert E. Ballard: “Idaho Ghost Towns and Mining Camps”

Fiddlers and Soldiers: The Lesser-Known Members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition