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See a sneak preview of a new exhibit at the Idaho Historical Museum on First Thursday, July 2, 2009 5:00 – 9:00. Visit that evening or July 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m and receive a commemorative post card. More information: Word; Acrobat.

Join us at "Bars Under the Stars" on July 10, 2009 from 6:30-10 pm for a fundraising "bail out" for the Old Idaho Penitentiary. Special tours, music by the Rockin' Hippies and a BBQ dinner from Highlands Hollow. Space is limited, so get your tickets today! Call 208-334-2844. More information.

In celebration of Independence Day, the Idaho State Historical Museum will have special hours from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m. on July 4th. Bring the family and enjoy "Hands on History" with a special red, white and blue theme from 10:00 a.m. – noon. Regular admission fees apply.

The Idaho Historical Museum has exciting things planned for you and your family this summer. See the schedule.

The Public Archives and Research Library has a schedule of summer events.

See our agency calendar of events.

Darfur: Photojournalists Respond," an exhibit at the Idaho State Historical Museum, features the work of five prominent photojournalists who have witnessed the atrocities of genocide in the war torn Darfur region of western Sudan. The exhibit will run through July 31. More information.

Congratulations to Marissa Lords and Tyler Stephens, 8th graders from Rocky Mountain Middle School in Idaho Falls, who brought home the gold medal and $1000 for their Junior Group Exhibit "Fighting For Victory One Stamp at a Time: Buster Hill". Karen Grindle, Idaho History Day coordinator, accompanied the Idaho delegation to the competition in Maryland last week. More information.

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