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The Idaho Black History Museum is housed in the former St. Paul Baptist Church Building. St. Paul is one of two African American churches that were founded by Boiseans in 1908. St. Paul was built in 1921, and is one of the oldest buildings...
Cleo's Ferry Museum
27 miles
Historic Ferry crossing from 1863-1921. Original Adobe brick building still standing...
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Lovely restored little church with lots of informational signs, roughly in chronological order starting on your right as you walk in. Fantastically great portrait of MLK and a really great mural above the entry, too. Lots of QR codes to read more information on several topics, and it a little broader than just African American history - one about Idaho's "area 51" is a lot of fun. The gentleman who runs the place is great to talk to! I don't know if he's always the one there, but he's very personable.
This was a nice little museum about Idaho Black History went with my Dad, niece, and nephew. We enjoyed talking to Phillip Thompson, Board of Director/President of the museum, on June 9th. He was very friendly and gave us some great informative information as we walked through the museum. Check it out when you're in the area. Also, check the times it's open before arriving.
A definite must see when coming to Boise, I am of the belief that all people from any walk of life or ethnic backgrounds should visit such an important and Vidal part of the American historical experience.
Wonderful experience. Received our tour from the curator who was a descendant of one of the early African American Boise settlers.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNoPrice for adult entryFree
Captain Ahab of Ahab's Adventures took a walk by the museum on his way to see Abe!Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitPrice for adult entryFree
It was closed both times I went but thank you Boise for having a Black history museum here even though it's just a few Blacks here. But I was still able to walk outside and read the posts that were there. The ground are kept nicely and the huge Abraham Lincoln who most likely was a Black man contrary to what "history" states statute that's nearby is just phenomenal.
The president of the black history museum gave us a very informative speech about Idahos black history, very cool guy
Very beautifully emotionally, I am hoping everyone has a chance to visit the Idaho Black History Museum Was very blessed to have a chance to eat lunch and visit inside I can't wait to go back with my mom and son!
Small place, but very cool! Looking at the exhibits gives you a small sense of what the African- Americans went through, unfortunately even today. The docent was very knowledgeable about the museum and the treatment of the African- Americans in Idaho .
We liked it. Learned new things by chatting with the superintendent there.
