The Sun Valley Museum of History
Art Reception for current exhibits at the Library’s Sun Valley Museum of History: “This is My Home Now: Narrative Textiles by Idaho Newcomers” and “Refugee Portrait Project”
Break Bread with Refugees
Hosted by the International Rescue Committee of Boise, spend an evening meeting and dining with refugees from various countries, and learning about the work of the IRC. Afghan food will be provided by the Kabob House in Boise.
Julianne Tzul, the Executive Director of IRC, Boise and Matthew Haight, Development Manager, will discuss their organization’s work in resettling refugees in Idaho.
The evening will showcase two new art exhibits at the Sun Valley Museum of History, “The Refugee Portrait Project,” photographs by Ken Bingham and a traveling exhibit of quilts, handmade by refugees.
The event is free and open to the public but an RSVP is requested as seating is limited. Register by calling Scott at 806-2621.
WaterWays Exhibit Opening
The Smithsonian WaterWays exhibit is now on display at the Sun Valley Museum of History. Join us for an opening reception in the Forest Service Park. Lights snacks and refreshments will be served.
“Don and Gretchen Fraser: The Ski Community’s Gold Standard” New Exhibit Opening on November 27, 2015
The Community Library is pleased to announce the opening of an exhibition highlighting the Sun Valley Museum of History’s Don and Gretchen Fraser Collection. Gretchen and Don Fraser played an integral role in building the Sun Valley community and identity in the mid 20th century. Both were elite skiers, and Gretchen was the first American to win an Olympic gold medal in skiing.
The “Gretchen’s Gold” ski run on Baldy and Gretchen’s Restaurant at Sun Valley are named for her.
Please join us for the opening of a new exhibit at the Sun Valley Museum of History during Gallery Walk on Friday, November 27, from 4 – 6 pm.
The Sun Valley Museum of History is located in the Ketchum Forest Service Park on the corner of First and Washington Avenues.