Southeast Idaho Museum Tour
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The Idaho Museum of Natural History
is home to collections in anthropology, vertebrate paleontology,
earth science, and the life sciences. Educational classes for
children, families, and adults provide more in-depth exploration
of the natural history of Idaho. |
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National Oregon/California Trail Center
Learn more about the historical migration across America of more
than a half-million people who traveled to the Willamette Valley
in Oregon in search of farmland and others who left the Oregon
Trail for California in search of gold. |
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Fort Hall Replica
A replica of the stockade trading post tells the story of one of
the most thrilling periods of American history, when a young
nation full of adventure and wanting new lands began the trek
Westward migration that any nation had known. |
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Franklin Historic District
The town of Franklin was founded in the spring of 1860 by Mormon
pioneers moving north through the Cache Valley of Utah.
Sixty-one families built small cabins along the Cub River (at
that time called the Muddy River) and commenced farming.
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Geyser Park Visitor Center & Enders Hotel
Museum
The history of Soda Springs and Caribou County is
portrayed on picture boards in the Geyser Park Visitor Center.
Historical artifacts and antiques are on display next
door at the Enders Hotel Museum. The building is on the National
Register of Historic Places.
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South Main, Soda Springs, Idaho -
208.547.4980
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Shoshone Bannock
Tribal Museum
Artifacts from the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe and information
about tribal history can be explored at this small museum in Fort Hall. The
museum also includes old tribal photographs and unique beadwork.
Open from 10 am till 6 pm April through October and until 5 pm November through
March.
Phone: (208)237-8433 Toll Free:1-800-806-9229 |
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Oneida County Pioneer
Museum
27 Bannock Street Malad Idaho
208-766-4847
Hours: Tues-Sat 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. or by appointment
Admission is Free- Donations Accepted |
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Massacre Rock State Park Visitor's Center
Location: 10 miles west of American Falls, (off I-86)
Mailing Address: 3592 N. Park Lane, American Falls, ID 83211
Phone: 208-548-2672 |
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The South Bannock County
Historical Center Museum
in Lava Hot Springs acts to preserve the heritage of the area.
It is open daily from noon to 5:00 p. m. and after hours by
appointment.
Admission is free but donations are gratefully accepted. |
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Idaho Potato Museum
Offers dozens of fun and educational exhibits featuring the
world's most popular vegetable. The museum features a video
presentation about the potato industry in Idaho. Admission
includes a free baked potato and toppings.
Blackfoot, Idaho |
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Bingham County Historical Museum
This 15 room mansion looks like a southern plantation home.
Inside, it houses an historic collection of classic dolls and
Native American artifacts.
190 N. Shilling Ave.
Blackfoot, ID 83221 208 785-8065
Wed. - Fri., 1pm - 4:30pm |
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Bannock County Historical Museum
Phone: (208)233-0434
Open Tues-Sat 10-2; June 3-Sept 7 7-10 daily; closed holidays.
Exhibits illustrating Pocatello's early railroad history and
Shoshone-Bannock Indian artifacts. It sits adjacent to the Fort
Hall Replica and the Ross Park Zoo in Pocatello. |
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Paris Historical Museum
The museum displays local history artifacts and is located
directly across the street from the Paris LDS Tabernacle in
Paris, Idaho.
Mid-town on west side of U.S. Highway 89, Paris, Idaho • Open:
Memorial Day to Labor Day, 9:30 am to 5 pm. |
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More coming soon.... |
Idaho State Historical Society
Idaho Historical
Markers from Untraveled Road
Caribou
County Historical Markers from Untraveled Road
Franklin
County Historical Markers from Untraveled Road
Historical Byways
National Register of Historic Places |
