HERITAGE HOMES TOUR

Tickets are now available for the 19th Annual Heritage Homes Tour!

Join us on Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, for an unforgettable experience through Boise’s rich architectural history in the Mountain View Neighborhood - one of the Central Bench’s premier mid-century residential neighborhoods. While platted just after the turn of the 20th century, distance from downtown slowed development until after the Second World War when the neighborhood’s large lots embraced sprawling ranches in a variety of stylistic motifs.

Purchase your tickets today!

Want to be part of the community? We're looking for home tour sponsors, enthusiastic event committee members, and volunteers. Reach out to us at kellie@preservationidaho.org to get involved!

Member Benefit: If you are a member and would like to take advantage of the $5 advanced purchase member discount, click LOG IN FOR MEMBER BENEFITS to access your online membership account to purchase tickets. To secure your discounted tickets for this exciting tour, consider becoming a member.

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Tour Details

Sunday, November 2, 2025 • 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Presented by Idaho Modern and Pella Windows & Doors

Step inside Boise’s past for an unforgettable journey through the Mountain View Neighborhood! Thanks to the generosity of our homeowners, these privately owned residences will be open to ticket holders for one special day only. Preservation Idaho volunteers will be on-site in each home to share historical context, architectural details, and stories of the people who once lived there.

Whether you’re passionate about history, fascinated by architecture, or simply curious about the neighborhood’s stories, the Heritage Homes Tour offers a unique way to connect with Boise’s rich heritage.

Why You’ll Love It

• Explore Private Historic Homes: Experience rarely seen interiors and beautifully preserved details.

• Support Historic Preservation: Your attendance supports our mission to preserve and celebrate Idaho’s historic places

• Learn & Enjoy: Discover the stories, architecture, and preservation efforts that keep our cultural heritage alive.

• Signature Event: Our largest annual fundraiser showcasing the importance of historic preservation, architecture, and untold stories.

Ticket Information

• Members (Advance): $25

• Non-Members (Advance): $30

• Day-of Tickets (Limited): $35

• Credit card processing fees apply

Member Discount: If you are a member and would like to take advantage of the $5 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).

Event Details

• Check-In: Location will be announced to ticket holders via email. Pick up your wristband, program booklet, and booties here before starting the tour.

• Tour Hours: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Homes close promptly at 3:00 PM.

• Self-Paced: Explore at your leisure.

• Docents in Every Home: Learn about architecture, history, and preservation efforts from our knowledgeable volunteers.

• Accessibility: Many homes have stairs and are not wheelchair accessible.

Know Before You Go

• Tickets are non-refundable but transferable (email us if you’d like to transfer).

• Rain or shine – dress for the weather with comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and a water bottle.

• Inside the homes: no shoes, smoking, photography, food, open drinks, backpacks, pets, or use of private restrooms.

Special Extras

• Raffle: Purchase tickets at check-in or during the tour. Win great prizes! Drawing at 3:15 PM (need not be present to win).

• Membership Opportunity: Join Preservation Idaho during the event and receive one free raffle ticket for each membership purchased.

Get Involved

• Sponsor: Promote your business in our Heritage Homes Tour program booklet.

• Volunteer: Help greet guests, share history, and make the day memorable.

• Contact: kellie@preservationidaho.org

INTERESTED IN SPONSORING THE HERITAGE HOMES TOUR?

Boost Your Brand

• Align your company’s visibility and reputation with an event that draws a dedicated and diverse audience, passionate about preserving and celebrating history.

• Have your logo featured in social media and press releases, event marketing materials and emails, and on the event’s website. And much more!

Community Engagement & Networking Opportunities

• Showcase your commitment to sustainability and cultural preservation.

• Engage with a dedicated and appreciative audience who value local history and architecture.

• Opportunity to build and strengthen relationships with community leaders, volunteers, and attendees.

Tickets & Priority Access

• Exclusive invitation to pre-event reception and tour tickets (excludes the East End Sponsor).

Support of Preservation Efforts

• Your support shows you care for preserving historic places for future generations.

• Contribution to the sustainability of historic sites and educational programs.

One Year Membership & Tax Deductibility

• Your sponsorship includes a one-year membership that includes discounted or complimentary tickets to annual events and tours, and shows you care for preserving historic places for future generations. 

• Receipt and documentation for your sponsorship to be used for tax purposes.

Event Highlights

• Explore Private Historic Homes: Delve into the rich history of Boise’s beginnings through beautifully preserved private homes.

• Support Historic Preservation: Your sponsorship supports our mission to preserve and celebrate Idaho’s historic places.

• Enjoy and Learn: Experience the charm of historic architecture and learn about the preservation efforts that keep our cultural heritage alive.

• Signature Event: Our largest annual fundraiser showcasing the importance of historic preservation, architecture, and untold stories.

To learn more, contact us at kellie@preservationidaho.org.

interested in volunteering?

Roles | Event Committee

• Event Logistics

• Event Program, Historian Assistant, and Homeowner Liaison

• Floral Coordinator

• Pre-Party Event Coordinator

• Sponsorship and Fundraising

• Ticket Sales, Marketing, and Promotions

• Volunteer Coordinator

Roles | Day-Of Event Volunteers

• House Managers

• House/Tour Docents

• Ticket Sales and Check-in

• Greeters, Floaters, and Guest Monitoring

• Setup and Cleanup (all volunteers)

Volunteer Benefits

• Free ticket to the Heritage Homes Tour.

• Opportunity to learn about and contribute to local historic preservation.

• Chance to meet and work with others passionate about history and architecture.

• Refreshments provided during shifts.

• Invite to a volunteer appreciation party.

To learn more, contact us at kellie@preservationidaho.org.

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