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(208) 467-7611
Field Trips for the Treasure Valley
At the Canyon County Historical Society, we believe history comes alive when students experience it firsthand. Our field trips invite students to step into the stories of Canyon County through engaging exhibits, hands-on learning opportunities, knowledgeable volunteer docents, and our Canyon County Historical Society mascot team.
Our signature field trip experience includes both of our museums in one day, giving students a broader understanding of Canyon County's rich history. Tours begin at the Nampa Train Depot Museum at 9:30 a.m., followed by a lunch break at a nearby park or location of your choice, and conclude at Our Memories Indian Creek Museum in Caldwell at 12:30 p.m.
As a volunteer-powered museum, we reserve Tuesdays for group tours whenever possible. This allows us to provide the greatest number of trained docents and create the best possible experience for your students. If Tuesdays are not an option for your school, summer camp, or after school program, we'll gladly work with you to find another date whenever docent availability allows.
Enhance your visit with our interactive Junior Historian Field Trip Booklet, designed to engage students throughout the tour and give them something meaningful to take home after their museum experience. The booklet is available as an optional add-on for $1.00 per student.
Groups of 10 or more participants qualify for our discounted group admission rate of $3.00 per person, regardless of age.
We also welcome older student groups, college classes, homeschool groups, community organizations, and adult educational tours. These groups follow the same scheduling, pricing, and tour format as our school field trips. While the Junior Historian Field Trip Booklet is designed for elementary-aged students, older groups enjoy a more discussion-based museum experience.
Ready to plan your visit?
Download the Museum Tour Request Form below and return it by email to info@canyoncountyhistory.org.
We look forward to sharing the history of Canyon County with your group!
Conductor Charlie Junction - Museum Host & Welcoming Guide
Charlie is the friendly face of the depot, welcoming visitors and inviting students to step into the world of railroad history. He introduces the stories of passenger travel, the depot, and the community, guiding students through an engaging and interactive museum experience.
Personality: Warm, encouraging, and proud of the depot
Catchphrase: “All aboard for history!”
Engineer Casey Junction - STEM Education Guide
Casey, Charlie’s cousin and the depot’s locomotive engineer, brings the science of trains to life. He helps students discover how locomotives work, exploring the mechanics, energy, and engineering behind the railroad through hands-on learning and problem-solving.
Personality: Curious, hands-on, and loves explaining how things work
Catchphrase: “Let’s fire up the engine and see how it works!”
Archivist Lillian Prescott - Preservation & Records Guide
Lillian helps students discover how history is preserved through newspapers, photographs, and personal keepsakes. She shows how memories are collected and protected, inviting students to explore the stories of the past through scrapbooking, artifacts, and historical records.
Personality: Thoughtful, creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about preserving memories
Catchphrase: “Every memory has a story worth saving.”
Dr Smiley Creek - Health & Community History Guide
Dr. Smiley Creek welcomes visitors to the Our Memories Indian Creek Museum, where he helps students explore how people lived, stayed healthy, and cared for one another throughout history. Through stories of everyday life, he brings community history to life in a warm and meaningful way.
Personality: Kind, patient, gentle, and always smiling
Catchphrase: “History is something to smile about!”
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