Tag Archives: Preservation Month

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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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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A partnership formed with the vision of preserving the Boise Foothills and trail systems.

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