NEW THIS YEAR!
20th Annual Heritage Homes Tour VIP Pre-Party Tour Experience
Friday, October 2, 2026 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Note: The event location will be shared exclusively with ticket holders at least one week prior to the event.
Celebrate the 20th Annual Heritage Homes Tour with an exclusive VIP Pre-Party Tour Experience. Be among the first to enjoy a special evening featuring refreshments, conversation with homeowners, sponsors, and fellow preservation enthusiasts, and a first look at this year's featured homes.
Your VIP ticket also includes admission to the 20th Annual Heritage Homes Tour on Sunday, October 4. As an added perk, VIP guests do not need to check in on tour day and may begin touring promptly at 10:00 AM, enjoying early access before the general tour opens.
VIP Pre-Party Tour Experience (Very Limited):
$100 + tax | $90 + tax for current Preservation Idaho members
MEMBER BENEFIT
If you are a member and would like to take advantage of the $10 advanced purchase member discount, click LOG IN FOR MEMBER BENEFITS to access your online membership account to purchase tickets. Prefer to pay by check? Mail to: Preservation Idaho, PO Box 1495, Boise, ID 83701 (include “HHT VIP Tickets” in the memo).
20th Annual Heritage Homes Tour (HHT)
A Mid-Century Block Party on Mobley Drive in the Warm Springs Neighborhood in East Boise
Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Note: Tour starts and ends at Adams Elementary 1725 E Warm Springs Ave Boise, ID 83712. All attendees must check-in at Adams Elementary before starting the tour.
This year marks a major milestone as Preservation Idaho celebrates the 20th Annual Heritage Homes Tour (HHT) -- our biggest and most exciting tour yet! Join us for a special journey through a collection of Boise's historic and architecturally significant homes, where history, architecture, and community come together. The tour will take place in Boise’s Warm Springs neighborhood, with this year’s tour focused on Mobley Drive.
To commemorate this landmark anniversary, we're expanding the celebration beyond the homes with a lively neighborhood block party featuring community, food vendors, and a special anniversary gathering. Together, we'll celebrate 20 years of preserving Boise's architectural heritage and sharing it with the community.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, an architecture aficionado, or simply curious about the stories behind these iconic homes, HHT promises a rewarding experience that celebrates the rich heritage and cultural importance of selected neighborhoods in Boise.
Thanks to the generosity of homeowners, the Heritage Homes Tour offers the rare opportunity to step inside privately owned residences for one day only while discovering the stories of the people, neighborhoods, and design traditions that helped shape Boise.
WHAT TO EXPECT
With the permission and generosity of the homeowners, the tour opens six (6) privately owned homes to ticket holders for one day of architecture, history, neighborhood and community storytelling, and preservation education. Those with tickets will explore the inside of these homes with the assistance of knowledgeable docents, house managers, and volunteers.
This year's featured neighborhood is Mobley Drive in the Warm Springs neighborhood -- a postwar community that reflects Boise's mid-century growth through its distinctive architecture, landscapes, and evolving patterns of everyday life. The tour places these homes within the broader story of postwar architecture and historic preservation across Boise and Idaho. Mobley Drive offers more than a collection of private houses. Its low roofs, carports, picture windows, patios, lawns, garages, and mature trees show how Boise families lived after World War II. The street turns architecture into daily practice: school runs, backyard meals, garage entries, front lawn conversations, weekend maintenance, and neighborhood trust.
Explore a distinctive collection of mid-century homes from preserved originals to thoughtfully updated spaces. Highlights include vintage interiors, indoor-outdoor living, and inspiring design details throughout. Between homes, enjoy food trucks and a community block party. This is a self-guided experience showcasing mid-century homes, where remarkable architecture, fascinating stories, and the enduring character of one of Boise's most distinctive neighborhoods come to life.
Tickets are limited and this popular event often sells out — get your tickets today.
TICKET INFORMATION
Members (Advance): $25 + tax
Non-Members (Advance): $35 + tax
Day-of Tickets (Limited): $40 + tax
Children (ages 13 and under): $15 + tax
VIP Preview Tour Experience (Very Limited): $100 + tax ($90 + tax for current members)
Note: Credit card processing fees and tax apply
NEW THIS YEAR! VIP PRE-PARTY TOUR EXPERIENCE
Join us for an exclusive Friday evening VIP Preview Party on October 2, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Get your tickets here.
MEMBER BENEFIT
If you are a member and would like to take advantage of the $10 advanced purchase member discount, click LOG IN FOR MEMBER BENEFITS to access your online membership account to purchase tickets. Prefer to pay by check? Mail to: Preservation Idaho, PO Box 1495, Boise, ID 83701 (include “HHT Tickets” in the memo).
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
Explore Private Historic Homes: Get exclusive access to rarely seen interiors and beautifully preserved architectural details. Each stop on the tour offers a rare opportunity to step inside private residences and discover the craftsmanship, history, and regional character that make Boise architecture so distinctive.
Support Historic Preservation: Your participation helps preserve and celebrate Idaho’s historic places.
Learn & Enjoy: Discover the stories, architecture, and preservation efforts that keep our cultural heritage alive.
Our Signature Event: Experience Preservation Idaho’s largest annual fundraiser, showcasing the importance of historic preservation, architecture, and the untold stories of our community.
RAFFLE & MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at check-in before, during, and directly after the Tour. The drawing will take place at 3:15 PM at the check-in area at Adams Elementary. You don’t need to be present to win. We have amazing prize packages this year.
It’s a great time to support Preservation Idaho’s efforts! To become a member, renew your membership visit us at check-in. As a bonus, receive one free raffle ticket for every membership purchased during the event!
GET INVOLVED
Sponsor: Promote your business in our Heritage Homes Tour program booklet and at the tour. Contact Kellie at kellie@preservationidaho.org
Volunteer: Help greet guests, share history, and make the day memorable. Contact Autumn at autumn@preservationidaho.org.
We encourage participants to support local businesses in the area.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE THE TOUR
Tickets: You do not need to bring a receipt or ticket; your name will be on a checklist at check-in. Tickets are non-refundable but transferable. If tickets are transferred, simply let your guest know to check in under the name of the ticket purchaser.
Check-in: Check-in outside the main entrance of Adams Elementary. All attendees must check-in to receive a wristband, program booklet, and shoe covers to begin your self-guided tour of six private homes along Mobley Drive. The tour starts and ends at Adams Elementary. A tour wristband and shoe covers are required for entry into all homes. VIP Pre-Party ticket holders do not need to check-in, they can start their tour promptly at 10 AM.
Ticket Pick-Up: Your name will be on our list; no printed tickets are required. After you check-in, you may visit the homes in any order. VIP Pre-Party ticket holders do not need to check-in, they can start their tour promptly at 10 AM.
Tour Hours: Check-in is available between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, and homes will close at 3:00 PM. If you check in after 2:00 PM, you may not have time to visit all the homes.
Tour Route: The route is roughly 1-mile round trip, depending on the streets you take. You may explore the homes at your own pace between 11 AM and 3 PM in any order you choose. You don’t need to visit the homes in numerical order, feel free to explore them at your own pace.
Self-Guided Tour: This is a self-guided tour. Volunteer docents will be stationed throughout each home to share insights into its history, while the program booklet handed out at check-in provides additional background on the neighborhood and featured homes.
Weather: Tours will happen rain or shine. Plan accordingly, bring comfortable shoes, jacket, and an umbrella if needed.
Parking: Street parking is available on public streets near Adams Elementary, though the area will be extremely busy. We encourage carpooling or alternative transportation. Bicycle parking is also available near check-in. Park thoughtfully by not blocking driveways or the front of featured homes, avoid turning around in neighbors’ driveways. Drive slowly, and be on the lookout for pedestrians.
Restrictions: Backpacks, strollers, open drink containers, pets, and food are not allowed inside the homes. Small handbags are allowed inside. No sitting on furniture, please supervise children. Booties will be provided at check-in and must be worn inside all homes. If you prefer to go shoeless, that’s cool too, just keep those socks on! Use of private restrooms permitted. We encourage tour-goers to use the facilities at Adams Elementary. Please avoid walking on lawns and stick to the walkways.
Accessibility: The homes are not wheelchair accessible, and most have stairs. Please be cautious and watch your step. If you have mobility concerns, please keep this in mind while planning for the tour. We recommend comfortable footwear and taking your time as you explore the homes. For special accommodations, please contact us before the tour.
Privacy: All homes are private residences, open only during the tour from 11:00 – 3:00.
Photography is allowed outside only; no interior photography is permitted.
Please be respectful of neighbors and tour goers as you navigate through the neighborhood and featured homes.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
The check-in area is located outside, so please dress appropriately for the weather.
Check-in tends to be busiest around 11 AM, so consider arriving a bit later for a smoother experience.
You can start the tour in any order — you don’t need to follow the numerical sequence.
Home #1 is often the busiest early on, so beginning elsewhere may help you avoid crowds.
The tour is self-guided, allowing you to move at your own pace. How long you spend in each home is up to you; some visitors finish in about an hour, others take three hours.
