Idaho State Historical Society

Time 2020-10-26 07:05:10

Web Name: Idaho State Historical Society

WebSite: http://history.idaho.gov

ID:94728

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The Idaho State Archives (ISA) and Research Center provides public access to records of fiscal, administrative, legal, vital and long-term research value to the citizens and government of Idaho. We are kicking off Halloween week with Member Monday, free to Idaho State Historical Society members! Join us for special pop-up exhibits on music at the Idaho State Penitentiary and the darker side of prison life, including onsite fatalities and executions. Special gift shop discounts, including our Frightened Felons and Halloween merchandise, will be available for one night only!https://store.history.idaho.gov/PerformanceCalendar.aspx?lid=-2 vid=-2 eid=128 month=10/1/2020%2012:00:00%20AMAdmission is limited to only 50 guests per hour to ensure the safety and best experience for all visitors, so we recommend registering online before arriving.Not a member? Join today for year-round benefits and to support the preservation of Idaho history!Part of the Old Idaho Penitentiary s Locktober 2020 celebration, all October! Tuesday Tails, part of Halloween Week at the Old Idaho Penitentiary, brings guests of all ages the stories behind the Idaho State Penitentiary s pets and working animals, including Dennis the Cat, the prison s famed black (and white) cat, who lived onsite for sixteen years, 1952-1968. Join us for presentations and stories, and the opportunity to explore the Old Idaho Penitentiary.Purchase Tickets Now!Presentations each hour (3pm-8pm). Last admission 8:15pm. $8 adults, $4 children ages 4-12. Admission is limited to only 50 people per hour to ensure the safety and best experience for all guests. We highly recommend pre-purchasing tickets online before attending.Part of the Old Idaho Penitentiary s Locktober 2020 celebration, all October! Explore the Old Idaho Penitentiary into the evening, with special pop-up exhibits on the darker stories of the Idaho State Penitentiary, including the locations and tales behind the executions and deaths that occurred in the prison s 101 years of operation.Purchase Tickets Now!This event is recommended for ages 10+ due to graphic content. Tours are self-guided, and admission is limited to 50 guests arriving per hour, in order to ensure the safety and best experience for all visitors. We recommend pre-purchasing tickets online before arriving.Part of the Old Idaho Penitentiary s Locktober 2020 celebration, all October! Norma Pintar (https://arts.idaho.gov/arts/norma-pintar/) will be moderating a panel discussion and audience Q A with various Hispanic and Latino community members regarding the symbolism and significance of altars during the Día de Muertos holiday. Panelists Father Jesus Camacho, Ceci Richardson, Raquel Arenz, and Fonda Portales come together for a lively discussion of culture, symbolism, and history through Zoom or Facebook Live.Pre-registration is required for this free Zoom event. Registration is limited to 100 participants, so be sure to reserve your spot as soon as possible!If you would like to know about more upcoming events and resources for Dia de Muertos, check out other events from the Idaho State Museum or JUMP Boise!Disfruta de un panel de discusión culturalmente significativo sobre la historia, sentido y evolución que tiene la vibrante fiesta latinoamericana del Día de Muertos, organizada por el Idaho State Museum y JUMP.Norma Pintar moderará el panel de discusión y tomará las preguntas de la audiencia con varios miembros de la comunidad hispana y latina sobre el que simbolismo que tienen los altares y el significado durante la festividad del Día de Muertos. Los panelistas, Padre Jesús Camacho, Ceci Richardson, Raquel Arenz y Fonda Portales, se reúnen para una animada discusión sobre cultura, simbolismo e historia a través de Zoom o Facebook Live.Es necesario registrarse previamente para este evento gratuito de Zoom. La inscripción está limitada a 100 participantes, ¡así que asegúrese de reservar su lugar lo antes posible!Si desea conocer más sobre los próximos eventos del Día de Muertos, visite Idaho State Museum o JUMP! If a family-friendly Halloween adventure around the Old Idaho Penitentiary sounds more your style, this event is for you! 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.Purchase Tickets Now!Admission for this all ages event is limited to only 50 guests admitted per hour to ensure the safety and best experience of all visitors. We recommend pre-purchasing your tickets online before attending. Last admission 8:00pm.Part of the Old Idaho Penitentiary s Locktober 2020 celebration, all October! Explore the digitized photo collections of the Idaho State Archives Digital Photo Collections

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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.

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