Sharing Stories
There’s no history without a good story.
We often speak to the importance of preserving our history and heritage for the future generations of Idahoans in advance of our Bicentennial Celebration in 2090. As our connections to the communities we serve deepen, we grow increasingly aware that preservation is a catalyst for cultural, social, educational, economic, and environmental advancement in our present communities.
Preserving historic buildings and artifacts helps define and distinguish our communities. They provide a strong sense of place and cultural identity that increases community engagement and stewardship. Historic preservation creates local jobs and opportunities for businesses to breathe new life into old buildings. It spurs investment and interest in historic downtowns, creates opportunities for heritage tourism, promotes green building and sustainability, and more.
We invite you to learn along with us as we share some firsthand narratives about how preservation projects have made a profound impact in specific communities and personal stories that illustrate the way in which historic places are an indelible part of our individual and cultural identity.
Share Your Stories
Meet Julene Ewert – Idaho Artist and Designer of Our ‘Heritage’ License Plate
Julene Ewert grew up in Troy, Idaho, in a family of artists, who were very encouraging of her artistic inclinations from a very young age. Her father urged her to ...
4th Annual Fred Walters Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation Presented to Central Idaho Historical Museum and City of McCall Parks & recreation for Exemplary Stewardship of Southern Idaho Timber Protection Association Work Site
*Photo Provided Courtesy of McCall Star-News On Friday, June 19th, Idaho Heritage Trust (IHT) Board of Trustees and Executive Director Katherine Kirk presented the 4th annual Frederick Walters Award for ...
Idaho Heritage Trust Announces 13 Heritage Grant Awards Totaling $133,723 in Inaugural Spring Grant Cycle
Idaho Heritage Trust (IHT) announces Heritage Grant Awards to 13 preservation projects in 10 different counties totaling $133,723 in funding and Technical Assistance. This marks the successful completion of the ...
2025 Fred Walters Award for Historic Preservation: The Long Road to Saving Canyon Creek Stage Station
On a fittingly beautiful day in late May, a host of people gathered to celebrate the preservation and restoration of the Canyon Creek Stage Station near Mountain Home, ID, as ...
IHT Trustee Jerry Myers Honored with 2025 Esto Perpetua Award
In June of 2025, IHT’s very own Jerry Myers of Pocatello was honored by the Idaho State Historical Society with an Esto Perpetua Award. Created in 1999 and named for ...
IHT welcomes Katherine Wonson, Historic Preservationist, to our TA Team
Your Idaho Heritage Trust would like to introduce the newest member of our Technical Assistance Team: Historic Preservationist Katherine Wonson. As you will see from her profile below, Katherine’s expertise ...
The Idaho Heritage Trust believes in preserving historic structures not only for the time and place they exemplify, but also for the personal stories they represent. These stories strengthen community bonds and speak to the importance of preserving our beloved landmarks.
Do you have a family story or meaningful anecdote tied to one of our projects? We cordially invite you to share your story with us!
Send us an email through our contact page, and we would be thrilled to share your story with the world. Make sure to include your name and contact information, so we can reach out for any additional information and give you due credit.