The Dry Creek Historical Society formed in 2004 as a grass-roots organization
dedicated to the preservation of the agricultural history of the Dry Creek Valley and
the Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead in Hidden Springs.
Dry Creek Historical Society Mission
It is the mission of the Dry Creek Historical Society to:
- inspire respect for the past;
- enrich our understanding of the present through historic preservation;
- contribute to the preservation of the agricultural history of Ada County and the Dry Creek Valley;
- preserve and support the Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead; and
- partner with local and regional history organizations to promote a vibrant connection among the past, present and future.
Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead Mission
It is the mission of the Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead to:
- serve as an agricultural history center for the Dry Creek Valley;
- convey to the public the importance of Idaho’s agricultural history
- preserve and protect the material culture of the Farmstead’s past.
DCHS Receives all its support from its dedicated members, grants and fundraising activities.
We invite you to join this exciting effort. Be sure to include your email address so you can receive our member newsletter:
Annual Membership:
Individual $ 25
Family $ 50
Business $100
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DCHS is an Idaho 501c3 charitable corporation.
All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law.
For more information about this exciting project please contact:
Dry Creek Historical Society
5006 W. Farm Ct.
Boise, ID 83714
208-229-4006
Dry Creek Historical Society Preservation Partners
Ada CountyBoard of Commissioners
Ada County Historic Preservation Council
Idaho Heritage Trust
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Idaho State Historic Preservation Office