Pioneer Day — Snake River Historical Homestead style
JAN NEISH
Correspondent
Updated
Every year, the third Thursday in July is Pioneer Day in Shelley, specifically at the Snake River Historical Homestead just outside of town. Among their growing number of historic buildings, there are places to learn pioneer skills, tour restored buildings and pet a friendly goat. It’s a day of appreciation for the lifestyle of those pioneers who settled in and forged a new life in the Snake River Valley.
The Homestead is a living museum that is available for events, tours and the casual drop-by. It is located at 587 E. 1250 N. and can be contacted at 208-932-6643.
Kid to kid connecting. Courtesy of Snake River Historical Homestead ▲
Learning how the buildings were originally built and restored. Courtesy of Snake River Historical Homestead ▲
Today’s pioneer guides. Courtesy of Snake River Historical Homestead ▲
Mother, daughter and rag dolls in the making. Courtesy of Snake River Historical Homestead ▲
Wagon ride, anyone? Courtesy of Snake River Historical Homestead ▲
Scraps to cherished creations — a common pioneer skill. Courtesy of Snake River Historical Homestead ▲
Bonnets, suspenders, boots and hats — a modern pioneer family? Courtesy of Snake River Historical Homestead ▲
Answering questions on basket making. Courtesy of Snake River Historical Homestead ▲
Teaching spinning, another necessity of yore. Courtesy of Snake River Historical Homestead ▲