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Events
NEW for 2024! Rental of the Barn / Farmstead
We're excited to offer, to our DCHS members, the opportunity to rent the historic barn! Please click below if you're interested and complete the form.
Annual Events - Mark Your Calendars!
Click on the below events buttons to go directly to information on these popular events! Check back often as we add dates for 2025.
Tours are given to the Farmhouse every Saturday from May - September (except holidays).
Thanks to the Fort Boise Garrison for coming out throughout the summer. Dates and activities will be posted for 2025 when details become available.
2025 Opening Day!
Opening day will be on Saturday, May 3rd!
This is fun for the entire family!
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The Fort Boise Garrison will be on hand showing us what life was like in the valley in the 1800s.
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Seed Planting Workshop
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Blacksmith in action
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The Schick Classroom
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Check back as we add more activities!
Photos are from Opening Day 2024
We will post the Activities on Open House Saturdays - come back so you can mark on your calendar!
Every Saturday, May 3 - September 27 : 12:30 - 4:30pm
No cost, however, donations are welcome
Open to the Public
2025 Calendar of Events
Check back often as activities are being added all the time!
If you have any questions please contact us at: drycreekhistory@gmail.com
*events in green are for members only
April
12
26
28
May
3
10
17
24
31
June
7
14
21
28
July
5
12
19
26
August
2
9
16
23
30
Sept
6
13
20
27
28
October
tbd
Opening Day: Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Hidden Springs Cruisin Car Show 10am - 2pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Ft Boise Garrison - Gold Miners
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Ft Boise Garrison, Picnic at the Farmstead
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Old Time Farm Day 12:00 - 5:00pm
Farmhouse Tour 12:00 - 5:00pm
Barnes & Noble Fundraiser, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Annual Garden Tea Party
Idaho Gives Giving Campaign - Begins
Eagle Plein Air Art Festival
Back door of the Farmhouse.
The 2 acre Famstead was saved by developer Jim Grossman. This bench was dedicated in his memory.
Back door of the Farmhouse.
History Hikes
Members only - this is a unique benefit of your DCHS membership! Members will receive an email in advance of the hike to gauge interest and details will be shared.
Have you ever wondered who used to live in the Dry Creek Valley hills, or what it was like here in the “Wild West” days?
Your membership in the Dry Creek Historical Society includes private hikes through the Dry Creek Valley hills, across private land and into areas where you can learn about our history. Our current hikes The Frog Ponds, Coyote Mountain Loop, Cartwright Ridge Homesteads and Upper Dry Creek. If you miss one, don't worry we have many options available for each hike. Please see the event schedule below.
These hikes are weather dependent. So keep an eye out on emails should a hike need to be canceled due to inclement weather.
The 2024 schedule:
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Sunday, May 12: Cartwright Ridge
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Sunday, May 19: Coyote Mountain
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Sunday, May 26: Frog Ponds
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Sunday, June 2: Upper Dry Creek
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Saturday June 8: Coyote Mountain
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Sunday, September 15: Coyote Mountain
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Saturday, September 21: Upper Dry Creek
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Saturday, October 19: Coyote Mountain
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Saturday, October 26: Cartwright Ridge
HIKE LEADERS NEEDED! If you're a DCHS member and are interested in leading a hike or two please contact us at drycreekhistory@gmail.com
Hikes are in May, June, September and October
Members Only - Members will receive an email with details right before each hike.
Front Porch Concerts
Come out and enjoy music on the front porch of the Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead. We host 3-4 concerts during the spring and fall. There is a variety of music styles so you're sure to find something to your liking.
Bring your picnic, blanket, chairs, food and drink of your choice and we'll see you there. Details will be posted when secured.
These are free for our members!
If you would like to play at the Farmhouse please contact us (drycreekhistory@gmail.com).
2024 Schedule
Sunday, September 8, 2:00 - 4:00pm
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John Ceccarelli
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John is an acoustic musician and songwriter based in Boise, Idaho. He combines the musical elements of Fingerstyle, Acoustic, Jazz and Rock guitar genres. John performs on 6 and 12 acoustic string guitars. John’s musical style is a unique combination of percussive and intimate playing and he is influenced by strong musical writing of well-known and not so well-known songs and by most things musical. He is a big fan of Boise’s local music scene and can be found playing at all types of local venues showcasing his music.
Sunday, September 15, 2:00 - 4:00pm
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Tyler Jordon
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Tyler plays acoustic Fingerstyle music and the blues. He plays a combination of cover songs and original songs.
weather permitting
Cost is $5 per person or $10 per family, no charge for members
Open to the Public
15th Annual: 2024 Old Time Farm Day
Thank you to everyone who came out to Old Time Farm Day on September 29th! The weather was amazing and everyone had a wonderful time. This event supports our maintenance and restoration projects throughout the year.
Special thanks to all the guests, volunteers, donors, vendors, exhibitors, sponsors and Fort Boise Garrison!
We hope to see you in 2025!
We made it on the news!
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2024: Thanks to Steve Dent with News 6 for coming out and reporting on our event, LINK.
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2019: Check out these links: pre-event and day of the event.
Photos from 2024
Thank you to our Sponsors
Sunday, September 28, 2025 12:00 - 5:00pm
Open to the Public
Garden Tea Party
We were so excited to host our 3rd annual Tea Party! Thank you to all who attended. And thank you to Lana Entringer our amazing violinist and to Marie Clyne for showing everyone the latest in hat trends from the 1800s! We all had so much fun and we can't wait to host everyone again in April of 2025!
April 26, 2025
Cost: Members: $25 / person, Non-Members: $35 / person
Open to the Public
