Idaho State Historical Society

A beloved Bench figure may soon become Boise’s latest historic landmark. Betty the Washer Woman has been overlooking Vista Avenue near Overland for about 65 years. On Monday, the City Council scheduled a vote to decide if the iconic animatronic will become part of the town’s history.

As the country gets closer to celebrating 250 years of independence, many across the nation are making special preparations for the anniversary.

If there’s one thing that trips up folks from outside Idaho, it’s our weird and wonderful place names. Counties, cities and rivers in Idaho can be hard to pronounce, if you don’t have a handy guide like this one.

Is there anything more divisive between locals and transplants than place pronunciations? Let's face it: Idahoans are passionate about how to say the…

Idaho Matters takes a look at the history of Hispanic Heritage Month.

If you’re ready to visit public places in person again, the Idaho Historical Society has a new exhibit opening Saturday, celebrating the “Trailblazing…

This interview originally aired on Sept. 10, 2020.Idaho’s history is full of weird, surprising, or quirky stories. But many of them are stuck in the…

Idaho’s history is full of weird, surprising, or quirky stories. But many of them are stuck in the archives — until now. Artist Kelly Knopp and Idaho…

The Idaho State Historical Society is kicking off its reopening with a four-day food drive. Amber Beierle, the society’s historic sites administrator,…

White women in Idaho won the right to vote 100 years ago this year. In commemoration, the Idaho State Historical Society and the Old Penitentiary in Boise…