We’re putting history in your hands this summer and taking it on the road to destinations near and far.
History in Your Hands
The Wood River Museum opens virtual doors to Wood River Valley History through a free app from Bloomberg Connects.

Locals, visitors, and even people far afield can now experience the history of the Wood River Valley in a whole new way. The Community Library’s Wood River Museum of History + Culture launched a new digital guide to enrich both onsite and offsite visits. The app features highlights from the Museum’s offerings. More/download the app here.
Community Library Field Trips
The Museum is hosting three summer field trips to provide opportunities to dig deeper into the regional history in southern Idaho. Seating is limited; registration is required.

Saturday, June 28
Field Trip: Minidoka and the Herrett Center
Saturday, August 9
Field Trip: Shoshone Bannock Indian Festival at Fort Hall
Saturday, September 3
Field Trip: Teater’s Knoll and the Hagerman Museum
Sun Valley Story Tour by Bus
Catch free Valley tours every Friday starting July 11 and running through August 29.

The Wood River Museum of History + Culture and Mountain Rides invite you to a one-hour free bus tour with local guides highlighting the area’s rich history. Learn about the area’s most historic locales, including the Horace Lewis home and the mining history, the Brass Ranch barn and the Union Pacific Railroad’s purchase of the Brass Ranch, the first ski lifts in the world, and more.
Advance registration is recommended as space is limited. Sign up in-person at the Sun Valley Visitor Center located at 491 Sun Valley Road in Ketchum, or by emailing the Visitor Center or calling 208.726.3423.
Friday, July 11
Sun Valley Story Tour by Bus
Friday, July 18
Sun Valley Story Tour by Bus
Friday, July 25
Sun Valley Story Tour by Bus
Friday, August 1
Sun Valley Story Tour by Bus
Friday, August 9
Sun Valley Story Tour by Bus
Friday, August 15
Sun Valley Story Tour by Bus
Friday, August 22
Sun Valley Story Tour by Bus
Friday, August 29
Sun Valley Story Tour by Bus
More about The Community Library’s Wood River Museum of History + Culture here.