Guided tour of Boise's history highlighting the cultural identities, activist movements, and environmental forces that have shaped the city.

About this event

"Building Blocks of Boise" offers 160 years of captivating history, highlighting the many cultural identities, activist movements, and environmental forces that have shaped our community. Each 90-minute guided tour will begin and end at the Rotary Grand Plaza at Julia Davis Park (700 S Capitol Blvd.). This tour is offered as part of a summer-long series of public art and history guided tours alternating on Wednesdays at 11:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and on Saturdays at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. from June through August. Tours are free and open to the public, with pre-registration required. Space is limited to 15 participants per tour.

Dates & Times

Registration is now open for June tours.

• Saturday, June 1, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
• Wednesday, June 5, 11:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
• Saturday, June 15, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
• Saturday, June 29, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Visit boiseartsandhistory.org/Explore/Guided-Tours to view our summer-long series of guided tours.

Location

Each 90-minute guided tour will begin and end at the Rotary Grand Plaza at Julia Davis Park (700 S Capitol Blvd.).

Duration, Distance, & Capacity

Each tour will last 90 minutes and cover 1.5 miles. Space is limited to 15 participants per tour.

What should I bring? 

This is a guided walking tour; participants are advised to wear appropriate shoes and bring along a water bottle.

Registration

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Banner image: The Capitol Boulevard Memorial Bridge in Boise, Idaho, also known as the Oregon Trail Memorial Bridge, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The bridge was designed by Idaho State Bridge Engineer Charles A. Kyle to span the Boise River. It was begun and completed in 1931, and completely renovated in 2013.