Idaho Civil War Volunteers - Public Page

11/12/2025

Thank you to our members & the public for a wonderful tribute to our Veterans!

11/08/2025

Join us at the Veteran's Day parade Nov 8 10am in downtown Boise honoring our Veterans & especially our Vietnam Veterans.

08/27/2025

Come participate and learn from experts in Horsemanship, backcountry camping, Wilderness survival, and history!

08/08/2025

Here is coverage of our next event this Saturday August 9th. Hope to see you there!

Along Interstate 84, between Boise and Twin Falls, lies a significant piece of American history that thousands drive by every day, often unaware of its importance in the story of westward expansion.

07/21/2025

The Idaho Civil War Volunteers have been invited to participate in the Three Island State Park's celebration for the 25th Anniversary of their interpretive center. Attached is the link for the event. We will have a camp set up for the event so please join us and other local history groups for different activities. We will be conducting firing demonstrations during the event but no schedule yet.
https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/25th-anniversary-othec-signature-event/

06/02/2025

We will be at Parma's Old Fort Boise days on Saturday 14 June. Our area is right next to the replica Fort Museum and hours are 12-5. We hope to see you there!

The Parade will run on Grove Street ONLY. So plan on watching from "main street". It will start by US Bank, and end at the Fort Boise Park.

05/24/2025

The Idaho Civil War Volunteers will be performing services at 10:45 am Monday, Memorial Day, at Morris Hill Cemetery in Boise. A second service will be held at the Fort Boise Reserve Cemetery at 11:45 am in Boise . Honoring those who gave their lives protecting & serving our country 🇺🇸

05/04/2025

Hi everyone, we were hoping to continue the event today but given current weather and conditions and predictions for high wind gusts later, we have decided to cancel the rest of the event for Sunday. High winds took down one tent yesterday and for the safety of the public as well as our volunteers we have made this decision. Thank you for your understanding and please join us for our other events this year.

05/02/2025

For everyone wanting to attend this weekend’s event at Eagle Island State Park, please check here for updates. We’re watching weather forecasts and tomorrow, Saturday, there is a prediction for wind gusts up your 50 mph and thunderstorms. While we do not want to cancel the event two years in a row, there is a safety factor to be concerned about. Please check back here for updates. Thank you.

05/01/2025

Just a reminder for entry to Eagle Island State Park, the entrance off of HWY44/State st is now open. The entrance off of Linder onto Hatchery Road is now closed. Thanks amd we hope to see you all there this weekend!

04/29/2025

For our Eagle Island event this weekend, here is our schedule for firing demonstrations this weekend.
Saturday 03 May
Open to the public 9:30
First demonstration 11:00
Second – 1:00
Third – 3:00
Event closes at 4 PM
Sunday 04 May
Open to the public 9:30
First demonstration – 11:30
Second – 1:00
Event closes at 3 PM

02/21/2025

Here are some dates of upcoming events for 2025. We do not have exact times yet for a few so please bear with us. More details will be posted as they are finalized.
May 3rd and 4th (Saturday and Sunday) Annual Eagle Island Civil War Days. Open to the public Saturday from 9:30 to 4:00 and Sunday 9:30 to 3:00.
May 26 Memorial Day - we will do ceremonies at Morris Hill Cemetery and Military Reserve Cemetery. Times will be announced asap.
June 14th - Old Fort Boise Days in Parma. Times will be announced as soon as we know.
We are working on details for some other events later this year and once that is all finalized we will announce them.
Please check back for updates as we will create an "Event" with web links and more information. Thank you for your support!