Idaho State Historical Society (ISHS)

The Idaho State Historical Society is a trusted guide through the states history and how it has shaped every aspect of our lives our land, our communities, our government and our people. Created in 1881 and established as a state agency in 1907, the Idaho State Historical Society (ISHS) is an extraordinary system of cultural and historic resources comprised of the Idaho State Museum, Idaho State Archives, Idaho State Historic Preservation Office, Old Idaho Penitentiary and Historic Sites Program. ISHS preserves and provides access to irreplaceable state-owned historic collections, including prehistoric, historic and state artifacts; photographs, maps, manuscripts and architectural drawings; territorial, county, city, and state government records. ISHS stewards and maintains 61 buildings which include historic and significant structures. ISHS benefits Idahoans though key programs including Capitol curation and exhibition; records management through the State Archives, operation of...