“Working 9 to 5”: Boise Suffragists in Downtown Boise - Walking Tour
Date: 7/2/2021 9:30 AM - 7/2/2021 10:30 AM
Cost: Free
Tickets: Eventbrite Registration
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Join History Programs Manager, Brandi Burns, on a walking tour of downtown Boise. Participants will discover civic and commercial buildings related to the history of women’s suffrage in Boise and learn how women influenced the city’s development.
Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Participants will meet on the Boise City Hall Plaza. This event is free and open to the public. All participants must register through Eventbrite.
About the tour guide:
Brandi Burns’ mission is to make history alive and real for every person who lives in or visits the City of Boise. To engage the public and foster a love of history, Burns conceives and produces creative live tours and lectures (including the popular Fettuccine Forum), thought-provoking exhibits, virtual tours and educational experiences. Burns oversaw Boise’s designation as an Idaho Heritage City, one that encourages preservation and interpretation of its cultural heritage. In her role as History Programs Manager, Burns preserves and collects historic artifacts and manuscripts, conducts research, and analyzes and presents data—positioning her as resident expert on the city’s history.
Image Credit: Courtesy Idaho State Archives, 2346