Release Date: 3/4/2026

Front door of Erma Hayman House with with art along cement fencing in the background.

City Presents America 250 ‘Living Legacies & Changemakers’ Panel, Activities

The City of Boise is hosting its second America 250 event on Thursday, March 5, at 6:30 p.m. at Jack’s Urban Meeting Place (JUMP, 1000 W Myrtle St, Boise) with Living Legacies & Changemakers: Idaho Women Rewriting the Blueprint.

This free panel is inspired by the Erma Hayman House’s legacy of women-led advocacy and change and part of five-part series, America 250: First Thursdays at JUMP, in collaboration with JUMP. 
 
Moderated by Lana Graybeal, director of External Affairs with Capital City Development Corporation, the panel features Idaho women shattering traditional norms and paving the way for transformative change in industries once dominated by conventional models:  

  • Angela Taylor, President & Co-Founder of the Taylor LEAD Foundation 
  • Ellie Ansotegui, Co-owner of Ansots Basque Cuisine 
  • Kathy Griesmyer, Director of Policy and Government Affairs, City of Boise 
  • Robin Collins, Community Development Director, City of Caldwell 

Come early to check out America 250-themed books from Boise Public Library's pop-up library, the Excitetrike, create your own bookmark, and grab a curated reading list to inspire your next book selection. 
 
The panel discussion is free to attend, with pre-registration encouraged at CityOfBoise.org/America250. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be provided. 
 
For a full schedule of city-sponsored America 250 events, visit CityOfBoise.org/America250. 
 
The City of Boise is committed to ensuring equal access to all public meetings, programs, and services. Reasonable accommodations and effective communication—such as ASL interpretation, materials in alternative formats and language access—are available at no cost to facilitate participation. To request an accommodation, please contact us at CommunityEngagement@cityofboise.org or call (208) 972-8500, TTY: 711. 
 
About the City of Boise’s America 250 Celebration 
The City of Boise is proud to participate in a citywide celebration commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. We're celebrating what makes Boise unique: a community grounded in history, strengthened by diverse voices, and committed to building a thriving future for generations to come. Through community events, tours and exhibitions, learning resources, and the Fourth of July celebration, we invite everyone to explore the people and places that have shaped our city so far and ways to participate in and contribute to the American story. All events are free and open to all. More information: CityOfBoise.org/America250 

Jennifer Yribar, Communications Manager jyribar@cityofboise.org 208-608-7051