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Events
Rental of the Barn / Farmstead
We're excited to offer, to our DCHS members, the opportunity to rent the historic barn! Please click below if you're interested and complete the form.
Annual Events - Mark Your Calendars!
Click on the below events buttons to go directly to information on these popular events! Check back often as we add dates for 2025.
Tours are given to the Farmhouse every Saturday from May - September (except holidays).
Thanks to the Fort Boise Garrison for coming out throughout the summer. Dates and activities will be posted for 2025 when details become available.
2025 Opening Day!
Opening day will be on Saturday, May 3rd!
This is fun for the entire family!
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The Fort Boise Garrison will be on hand showing us what life was like in the valley in the 1800s.
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Seed Planting Workshop
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Blacksmith in action
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The Schick Classroom
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Check back as we add more activities!
Photos are from Opening Day 2024
We will post the Activities on Open House Saturdays - come back so you can mark on your calendar!
Every Saturday, May 3 - September 27 : 12:30 - 4:30pm
No cost, however, donations are welcome
Open to the Public
2025 Calendar of Events
Check back often as activities are being added all the time!
If you have any questions please contact us at: drycreekhistory@gmail.com
*events in green are for members only
April
12
28
May
3
10
17
24
25
31
June
7
14
21
28
28-29
July
5
12
19
26
August
2
9
16
23
30
Sept
6
13
20
27
28
October
6
November
8
Opening Day: Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
History Hike, 8:30 am
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Front Porch Concert, 4:00 - 6:00pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Front Porch Concert, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Front Porch Concert, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Fort Boise Camp Out
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Cream Separator & Butter Making Demos
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Ft Boise Garrison - Gold Miners
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Garden Tour & Seed Sale
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Ft Boise Garrison, Picnic at the Farmstead
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Front Porch Concert, 4:00 - 6:00pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Old Time Farm Day 12:00 - 5:00pm
Farmhouse Tour 12:00 - 5:00pm
Barnes & Noble Fundraiser, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Idaho Gives Giving Campaign - Begins
Dickens Victorian Holiday Event, 7:00pm
Eagle Plein Air Art Festival
Back door of the Farmhouse.
The 2 acre Famstead was saved by developer Jim Grossman. This bench was dedicated in his memory.
Back door of the Farmhouse.
History Hikes
Members only - this is a unique benefit of your DCHS membership! Members will receive an email in advance of the hike to gauge interest and details will be shared.
Have you ever wondered who used to live in the Dry Creek Valley hills, or what it was like here in the “Wild West” days?
Your membership in the Dry Creek Historical Society includes private hikes through the Dry Creek Valley hills, across private land and into areas where you can learn about our history. Our current hikes The Frog Ponds, Coyote Mountain Loop, Cartwright Ridge Homesteads and Upper Dry Creek. If you miss one, don't worry we have many options available for each hike. Please see the hike schedule below.
These hikes are weather dependent. So keep an eye out on emails should a hike need to be canceled due to inclement weather.
The 2025 schedule (check back often as we add hikes to the schedule):
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Sunday, May 25: Coyote Mountain
HIKE LEADERS NEEDED! If you're a DCHS member and are interested in leading a hike or two please contact us at drycreekhistory@gmail.com
Hikes are in May, June, September and October
Members Only - Members will receive an email with details right before each hike.
Front Porch Concerts
Come out and enjoy music on the front porch of the Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead. We host 3-4 concerts during the spring and fall. There is a variety of music styles so you're sure to find something to your liking.
Bring your picnic, blanket, chairs, food and drink of your choice and we'll see you there. Details will be posted when secured.
These are free for our members!
If you would like to play at the Farmhouse please contact us (drycreekhistory@gmail.com).
2025 Schedule
Saturday , May 31, 4:00 - 6:00pm
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Tyler Jordon
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Tyler plays acoustic Fingerstyle music and the blues. He plays a combination of cover songs and original songs.
Saturday, June 7 and June 28 ~ 4:00 - 6:00pm
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John Ceccarelli
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John is an acoustic musician and songwriter based in Boise, Idaho. He combines the musical elements of Fingerstyle, Acoustic, Jazz and Rock guitar genres. John performs on 6 and 12 acoustic string guitars. John’s musical style is a unique combination of percussive and intimate playing and he is influenced by strong musical writing of well-known and not so well-known songs and by most things musical. He is a big fan of Boise’s local music scene and can be found playing at all types of local venues showcasing his music.
Saturday, September 13 ~ 4:00 - 6:00pm
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Mario Trevino
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Singer and Song Writer
weather permitting
Cost is $5 per person or $10 per family, no charge for members
Open to the Public
16th Annual: 2025 Old Time Farm Day
We celebrate Idaho's farming past each fall with a harvest festival like no other! Old Time Farm Day features many children's activities, demonstrations of 860s life, live music, great food, lawn games, displays, tours of the Farmstead, and performances of historical characters from the Farmstead's history! Don't forget to visit the chickens and goats!
This day of fun for the whole family helps support the work of the DCHS in maintaining and restoring the historic buildings on the Farmstead.
Visit again soon for information on our Silent Auction and Volunteer Opportunities!
We made it on the news!
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2024: Thanks to Steve Dent with News 6 for coming out and reporting on our event, LINK.
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2019: Check out these links: pre-event and day of the event.
Photos from 2024
Thank you to our Sponsors
Sunday, September 28, 2025 12:00 - 5:00pm
Open to the Public
Garden Tea Party
Due to lack of interest we have canceled this event.
We were so excited to host our 4th annual Tea Party! This is one of the most popular events we do each year. Come enjoy some tea and goodies while learning a little something about the life and times on the homestead in the 1800s. Wear your favorite garden party hat!
There are 2 seating time options. Tables are set for 4, if you want specific people to be at your table be sure to note that in your registration. As this event sells out each year registrations are only secured with your pre-payment.
April 26, 2025
Cost: Members: $25 / person, Non-Members: $35 / person
11:00 am & 2:00 pm
Open to the Public
