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.
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Idaho Heritage Trust Announces 2024 Grant Awards Totaling $278,616 to 27 Projects Spread Over 15 Counties
Idaho Heritage Trust announces the funding of 27 projects in 15 different counties totaling $278,616, as well as providing an additional $30,514 in Technical Assistance. These Heritage Grants, awarded annually, ...
Announcing Mr. John Hiler as Your Idaho Heritage Trust’s First Board Member Emeritus
The Idaho Heritage Trust Board of Directors has conferred upon Mr. John Hiler the distinct honor of being our first ever Board Member Emeritus for his distinguished service to the ...
The Many Songs of Big Mom: Emma Yearian, Sheep Queen of Idaho
Every fall, the Idaho Heritage Trust Board gathers in a different corner of the Gem State to meet with local preservationists, tour various sites of historical importance, and develop a ...
First Indian Presbyterian Church Reaches $100,000 Fundraising Threshold with Help from Idaho Heritage Trust Emergency Grant
Contact: Katherine Kirk, Executive Director, Idaho Heritage Trust Phone: 208-579-2382 Email: hello@idahoheritagetrust.org Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Idaho-Heritage-Trust The stewards of First Indian Presbyterian Church raised an astonishing $100,000 to fulfill the matching requirement ...
Idaho Heritage Trust Historic Theatre Revitalization Grant Projects Move to Public Feedback Phase
March 26, 2024 Contact: Katherine Kirk, Executive Director, Idaho Heritage Trust Phone: 208-579-2382 Email: iht@idahoheritagetrust.org Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Idaho-Heritage-Trust The nine historic theatres to receive $700,000 in federal funding through Idaho Heritage ...
A Tale of Two Homes: Recollections of Idaho’s Centennial and the Birth of Idaho Heritage Trust
‘You have to understand the past to know the present,’ Carl Sagan. — In 2022, Idaho Heritage Trust took up residence in part of the Governor John T. Morrison House ...
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.