History
The history program documents, collects, and preserves vital historical information about the city that enables A&H to offer interpretive programming, publications, heritage tourism opportunities, festivals, and online opportunities to explore Boise's past. READ MORE
A&H joins city departments, local agencies, businesses, non-profits, and Boise State University to identify and implement policies, projects, and programs that support the city's strategic goals to promote and celebrate local history. Through these efforts, the history program's goals are to:
PRESERVE the place of history in Boise's community through local advocacy and partnership with other organizations.
PROMOTE Boise's historic and cultural landmarks by encouraging education, outreach, and cultural tourism.
DOCUMENT ways to incorporate history in future city projects, programs, and policies.
COLLECT the city's history by preserving oral, written, and visual documents and material culture.
CELEBRATE historic and cultural events, and make it easy for community members to appreciate Boise's heritage.