Monthly Archives: May 2012

Homesteading Then and Now

Posted on 5/30/12 by BBurns

In our final post honoring the 150th Anniversary of the Homestead Act we wanted to explore how people are “homesteading” today. They may not be able to file for 160 acres of essentially free public land, but they are able to … Continue reading →

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5 Things To Do In Boise This Weekend

Posted on 5/26/12 by ADavis

1. 208 Tatfest: Expo Idaho.  All weekend Noon-10pm. 2. Hillbilly Riot Street Dance: Idaho City, Saturday Noon-10 pm. 3. Exergy Tour: May 25-28 Treasure Valley 4.  Story Story Night.  “LEGENDS: Stories of Heroes and Epics“, Rose Room, Monday, 7 pm … Continue reading →

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Picturing Homesteading in Idaho

Posted on 5/25/12 by BBurns

As our previous posts have shown, homesteading could be rewarding, but it was also difficult. People participating in homesteading had to “prove up” their claim with a house and various other improvements. This week I thought it would be interesting to take a look … Continue reading →

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Boise City Hall Public Art Proposals On View

Posted on 5/23/12 by RReichert

You are invited to comment on three public art proposals created for Boise City Hall Plaza. Public comments will be collected from May 22th – June 1st. All public comments will be compiled and shared with decision makers. *As of … Continue reading →

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5 Things To Do In Boise This Weekend

Posted on 5/18/12 by RReichert

1. Russian Food Festival, Russian Orthodox Church, Fri. 10am-9pm & Saturday 10am-7pm 2. Microcontrollers Workshop, Reuseum, Sat. 12pm 3. Ultra Fun Book Arts Workshop, 8thSt Marketplace AiR StudioSat. 1pm-3pm, 8thst Marketplace AiR Studio 4. Orchids and Onions, Preservation Idaho, Sat.11am … Continue reading →

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Homestead Act in Boise

Posted on 5/17/12 by BBurns

This week we are going to look at the effects of the Homestead Act in Boise, and learn more about one of the famous homesteaders in the valley. It needs to be pointed out that in the Boise River Valley, … Continue reading →

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5 Things To Do In Boise This Weekend

Posted on 5/11/12 by RReichert

  1. Boise Creative & Improvised Music Festival, “Me & My Shadow”, Sat., Visual Arts Collective READ MORE 2. Re-Art “Monkey Show Puppet Performance”, Sat & Sun., Boise Public Library, READ MORE 3. “Sustenance”, Visual Arts Center, READ MORE 4. “The King … Continue reading →

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Homesteading Around the Nation

Posted on 5/9/12 by RReichert

On May 20th, 1862, the Homestead Act was passed, which allowed heads of households and adults at least 21 years old to claim 160 acres of land that had once been in the public domain. A total of 270 million … Continue reading →

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5 Things to Do In Boise This Weekend

Posted on 5/4/12 by RReichert

LISTEN, Free Oral History Training for Youth & Teens, Workshop, Idaho State Historical Museum, 5/5 10:00AM-1:00PM One Picture Show :: Stephen Eichhorn, Exhibition, Black Hunger, 5/5 7:00PM-10:00PM Transition new work by BOCOLAB & Francis Fox, Exhibition, Visual Arts Collective, through … Continue reading →

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National Preservation Month 2012

Posted on 5/1/12 by RReichert

Today is the first day of National Preservation Month, which is a month where communities all across the nation take 31 days to celebrate their history. Celebrations range from walking tours, lectures, preservation workshops, and historic demonstrations. This year Idaho … Continue reading →

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