Ibhm.org
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Idaho Black History Museum
Description
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 building and located in Boise's Julia Davis Park, the museum presents 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 1909. 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 77-year-old building.
Built solely by church members, the church is architecturally significant as a vernacular structure with clapboard siding, stained glass windows and bungalow elements. The church provided an important meeting place for black people in Boise long before other social organizations were established. The church is historically significant as one of two churches in existence in Idaho with a predominantly black congregation. St. Paul Church was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
Contact
- Idaho Black History Museum
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- Boise ID
- United States 83702
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- +1.20843300
