Nominations are now being accepted!

Download the nomination form.

For more than three decades, Preservation Idaho has hosted the Orchids and Onions Awards, an awards ceremony designed to celebrate individuals and organizations that have made a positive contribution to historic preservation, as well as to bring awareness to those projects that have shown insensitivity to the state’s cultural history.

Friday, February 3, 2012
Idaho Transportation Department Auditorium
7:00 p.m.
$25 nonmembers, $20 members

Join us for the inaugural lecture series focusing on modern architecture. This year features the work of Charles Hummel, FAIA.

The following day there will be a free family-friendly architectural scavenger hunt and tour, Hunt for the Hummels, on the Boise State campus to explore the three modern buildings designed by Charles Hummel.

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As Preservation Idaho celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2012, we need your help to preserve Idaho's heritage for future generations.

Give the gift of membership, become a member, or donate to support our cause. You will receive a 2012 calendar featuring artist renderings of historic buildings throughout Idaho.

As a non-profit organization that receives no federal or state funding, we rely solely on individual contributions to continue our education and advocacy efforts. All contributions to Preservation Idaho are tax-deductible.

Bringing History to Life for Idaho's School Children

The Time Machine is a large learning kit that is distributed to schools around the state by our organization. The Time Machine is based on the Bown House heritage program and provides information pertaining to history, geography, agriculture, and social customs.