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“educating the culture & history of African Americans”
Founded in 1995, the Idaho Black History Museum is a 501 (c)3 organization established to educate individuals about the history and culture of African Americans, with special emphasis on African Americans in Idaho. Housed in the historic St. Paul Baptist Church Americans in Idaho. Housed in the historic St. Paul Baptist Church building and located in Boise's Julia Davis Park, the museum presets exhibits and provides educational and community outreach programs including lectures, films, workshops, literacy programs, and musical performances. The Idaho Black History Museum is housed in the former St. Paul Baptist Church Building. St. Paul is one of two African American churches that were founded by Boiseans in 1908. St. Paul was built in 1921, and is one of the oldest buildings constructed by Idaho African Americans. When the St. Paul congregation moved to a new church in 1993, the historic church was donated to a preservation committee, which formed to save and restore the 72-year old building.
I was pleasantly surprised to see that Boise had a Black History Museum. The museum is curated by Philip whose family has been in the area forever and are prominent members of the community. The... Read more
Interesting exhibit of this historic Baptist church that was the home for Black citizens of Boise. In comparison the history has been more positive than the rest of the nation. Obama and Rosa... Read more
Idaho Black History Museum
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