The Tribal Room at the Wood River Museum of History and Culture provides an introduction to Shoshone-Bannock history and culture in Central Idaho. This field trip promises a dynamic experience to learn more about that history and culture by visiting the Fort Hall Reservation during the annual Shoshone-Bannock Indian Festival. Bailey Dann of the Language and Culture Preservation Office at Fort Hall will be our guide as we explore the arts and crafts, traditional dancing competitions, relay races, and more. We will depart from the Wood River Museum of History and Culture, across from the Library, at 9:15 a.m. The driving time to Fort Hall is about 2.5 hours. We will explore the festival from approximately noon to 5:30 p.m., returning to Ketchum at about 8 p.m. There is no fee, and transportation and snacks are provided. Please bring money to buy your lunch at the Festival, or pack your own lunch. This field trip is made possible by a Gem State Grant from the Idaho Humanities Council. 

The 2023-2024 Miss Shoshone-Bannock is Develynn Hall 
Photo credit Sho-Ban News Roselynn Yazzie.

The Wood River Museum of History and Culture is located at 580 Fourth Street East, Suite 130, in Ketchum. More about the Wood River Museum here.