South Bannock County History Museum

05/22/2025

04/25/2025

It has been a week; gathering everything up at the end of the Wonderful Fundraiser took a while. It was such a great turnout, and we wanted to thank those who came out and participated in our silent auction and got to eat some delicious Lasagna. Thanks also to those who donated to the Museum and the businesses who donated to the Silent Auction. AverageWoodworks, Cosmobycamryn, Whimsy Boutique on Main, The Harkness Hotel, Lava Hot Go Karts, Dragonfly Gallery Lava, Downata Hot Springs, The Shack, Lava’s Tattoo Parlor , Lost in Lava, Sweet Stuff Lava Hot Springs, Lava Hot Springs Golf Course, Sunnyside Sinclair, Wagon Wheel Lounge, TK Diesel Repair, The Alpaca Inn in Lava Hot Springs, Library Inn, Lost Trail Resort, Riverside Hot Springs Inn & Spa, 1888 Homestead, Taqueria Pelayo, Thomas Mercantile, Flags West Truck Stop, Country To a Tee, Quilt Heritage Museum, Meadow Springs Beef, Ace Hardware, Your Spiritual Advisor Mayan Medicine , Home Hotel Lava Hot Springs, • The Dirt Road Fashionista • Boutique •, Chuckwagon, T Up with Cambridge Creations, The Lava Hotel, 78 Main Street Eatery, Henderson Hogs, Lava Zipline, Hot Springs - World Famous Hot Springs, Royal Hotel and Pizzeria, and Nails by Kinley.
The individuals who donated as well. Joyce Shoemaker, Lynn Stewart, Charity Hansen, Peggy Petersen, Dustin and Shannon Koester, Kim Harris, Gooder "N" Heck - Gary Jensen, Sandra Mangelson, Linda McFarland, Red Rock Ranch, Bar J Ranch, Brad Lamb, and the anonymous donor.

Special Thanks to Vicky Lyon and Margie Stewart for cooking! The Lava Community Center for the use of their beautiful building! Crazy Love for coming out and playing such wonderful music!

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03/28/2025

Don't miss Crazy Love Duo! Amazing music, inspiring story. Highly recommended! Crazy Love

03/14/2025

Please mark your calendar!!
For those with dietary restrictions for dinner, please get in touch with Vicky Lyon.

02/20/2025

The Museum will be closed for some of the day on February 22, 2025 (Saturday). We plan to be open from 3 – 5 PM (Saturday). This is due to the passing of our dear friend and colleague M. Joy Burke. This will allow the Museum Staff to attend Joy’s viewing and funeral.

For more information:

View M. Joy Burke's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

10/02/2024

Can you believe Christmas is so close!!?!? When you start figuring out what you want to buy, remember that the Museum has a gift shop. Lot of stocking stuffers for kids and necklaces and bracelets that are so nice. Come see us Thursday thru Sunday from noon to 5:00.

09/27/2024

The museum has new quilts from the Quilt Heritage. Come see them before they are changed again. Just $2.00 to go through the museum!

05/24/2024

The Heritage quilts are here at the museum.
Come see them Thursday thru Monday.

05/18/2024

04/26/2024

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? We’re seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our volunteer team! We welcome you if you have a few hours to spare or want to contribute your skills.