Join Rhonda Jameson, an expert tour guide and historian, on a captivating journey through the Idaho City Historic District. Explore fascinating historic buildings and immerse yourself in the rich history of the Wild West.
Join Rhonda Jameson, an expert tour guide and historian, on a captivating journey through the Idaho City Historic District. Explore fascinating historic buildings and immerse yourself in the rich history of the Wild West.
- Idaho City - As you stroll along the wooden boardwalks and explore the historic structures of the Idaho City Historic District, your guide will transport you back to the 1860s, when Idaho City was known as the “Queen of the Gold Camps” and was the largest city in the Pacific Northwest. Visit the Courthouse to see where Herman St. Clair was…
- Idaho City - As you stroll along the wooden boardwalks and explore the historic structures of the Idaho City Historic District, your guide will transport you back to the 1860s, when Idaho City was known as the “Queen of the Gold Camps” and was the largest city in the Pacific Northwest. Visit the Courthouse to see where Herman St. Clair was sentenced to hang for shooting his mining partner in the back. Discover the Vaults in the Miners Exchange and relax in the Saloon, where county commissioners still hold their meetings today, seated behind the bar. Learn about the dramatic history of fires and their impact on the architecture. Walk through the first Idaho Territorial Penitentiary and see the writings left by prisoners in the 1800s. Peek into the windows of the houses in the Historic Village and learn about the mining techniques that extracted more gold from this area than anywhere else in the country. In short, relive the days of yesteryear and create memories for today!
- Guided Tour
- Guided Tour
Your guide, Rhonda Jameson, holds significant roles like Chairperson of the Idaho City Historic Preservation Commission, former Museum Director, and a Collector of Oral histories. With her 20 years of experience in conducting tours, she can facilitate your access to some of the highly captivating historical structures in Idaho. In addition, she can…
Your guide, Rhonda Jameson, holds significant roles like Chairperson of the Idaho City Historic Preservation Commission, former Museum Director, and a Collector of Oral histories. With her 20 years of experience in conducting tours, she can facilitate your access to some of the highly captivating historical structures in Idaho. In addition, she can invigorate the intriguing Wild West history through her storytelling.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.