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Idaho Black History Museum
The Idaho Black History Museum was founded in 1995 and is one of only a
few of black history museums in the west.
The museum's purpose is to build bridges between cultures to explore
issues that affect Americans of all cultures and ethnicities.
Part I: Black Pioneers 1805-1919 explores the origins of African
Americans in Idaho beginning with York, a slave and scout with Lewis and
Clark’s Corps of Discovery Expedition, who is said to be the first person
to set foot in present-day Idaho.
Part II: The Black Idahoan in Transition : Struggles and Triumphs
1920-1968 illustrates how African Americans in Idaho, have a significant
military history as well.
Built solely by church members, the church is architecturally significant
as a vernacular structure with clapboard siding, stained glass windows
and bungalow elements.
Part III: The Enduring Presence and Contributions of Black
Idahoans 1969-Present examines the impact that African Americans have had
on Idaho culture. Learn about celebrated jazz musician Gene Harris and
his significant contributions to the local jazz scene
Museum Hours
Summer (June 1 thru Sept 30)
Wed - Sat: 10am - 4pm
Closed Sun-Tue
Winter (Oct 1 thru May 31)
Wed - Sat: 11am - 4pm
Closed Sun - Tue
Idaho Black History Museum
508 Julia Davis Dr. (Julia Davis Park)
Boise, ID 83702
museum@ibhm.org
phone: 208.433.0017
www.ibhm.org/
 
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