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Welcome to Idaho's Agricultural Past
The historic Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead is located in the foothills north of Boise, 15 minutes from downtown.
Our address:
5006 West Farm Court
Boise, Idaho 83714
The farmstead was inhabited from the 1860s - 2005. It is the longest continuously inhabited home in the state of Idaho.
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Today, the preserved Farmstead site covers 2 acres along Dry Creek, with seven historic farm buildings: the Farmhouse, a Detached Red Cookhouse and Spring House (called the Red House), Root Cellar, Woodshed, Saddle Shed, Granary, and a Horse Barn.
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The historic site was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2006 for its regional significance as an outstanding example of early homesteading in Idaho, and 19th & 20th century agriculture in the West.
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Our primary tenets are not only to preserve the Farmstead and property but also to educate. We do this through our School Tours, Events, Farmhouse Tours (May - September), Newsletters, etc. We hope you visit us and learn what makes this Farmstead so special.
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Visit the Farmstead for more information on the history and what we're up to now.
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Mother's Day is May 12!
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Shop our merchandise to find a unique way to celbrate that special person.
WOW - 160 YEARS!
We are so excited to celebrate 160 years of the historic Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead!
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Our first day of tours is Saturday, May 4th - please come out and see all the new things on the farmstead.
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All year we'll be celebrating, so please check out our events page to make sure you don't miss out!
Valentine Ostolasa (1925 - 2022)
It is with deep sadness that we inform you that Valentine Ostolasa passed away in her sleep on February 14, 2022 (Valentine's Day) at the age of 97 years.
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Valentine moved with her family to the Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead in 1927 and lived there most of her life. The Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead was honored to have a visit from Valentine in June of 2021. She had a smile on her face that made a lasting impression on all of us.
She was a lovely and amazing woman and pioneer of the Dry Creek Valley.
Woodshed dedicated to Valentine on May 6, 2023. Her nephew, Robert Ostolasa made the sign.
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The woodshed was restored the fall of 2022
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The Dry Creek Historical Society, Inc. is an Idaho 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization established to preserve the rural agricultural heritage of the Dry Creek Valley, Idaho.
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Your donations are tax deductible as permitted by law. Please visit here if you would like to donate today.