Diamondfield Jack: Outlaw, Scapegoat, and Idaho’s Most Controversial Trial - Justin Vipperman
Diamondfield Jack was branded one of Idaho’s most dangerous outlaws, but was he really a killer, or just in the wrong place at the wrong time? This talk dives into the bloody backdrop of the Idaho Sheep Wars, the murders that shocked the frontier, and the trial that sent Jack to death row on little more than rumor and fear. Blending true-crime intrigue with frontier history, this presentation explores how justice worked, or didn’t, on the edge of the American West, and why Diamondfield Jack’s story still raises uncomfortable questions about guilt, power, and who gets blamed when a community is desperate for answers. |
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Thinking Inside the Box - Tubbs Berry Farm
The fascinating world of honeybees. We depend on the efforts of insects for about 1/3 of the food that weeat. Bees and man have been connected historically almost from the beginning of written history. What is it about these stinging insects that inspires both fear and amazement? Come learn about the life and work of bees, how to get started if you're interested in keeping bees yourself, and some ways we can all help the bees in our community. |
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From the Pearl River Delta to the Snake River Canyon: Southern Idaho’s Chinese Cultural Legacy - Ron James
Recent archaeological surveys have revealed new information about the Snake River Canyon’s Chinese gold mining camps, illuminating a part of Idaho's history overlooked by traditional historical accounts. Ron James's presentation reexamines the contributions made by Chinese immigrants to southern Idaho’s history and shares the new evidence indicating that the Chinese gold mining sites ca. 1870-early 1880s were far more extensive and complex than previously understood. |
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