Field Trips Boise, ID

Old Idaho Penitentiary

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The Old Idaho Penitentiary offers interactive field trips and educational programs that cover Idaho's rich history of law, order, and justice. Students have the opportunity to explore the historic prison through guided and self-guided tours, and engage in educational activities that are suitable for children aged 10 and up (4th grade and above). The site also offers additional resources to enhance learning about the state's historical past in a compelling and memorable way.

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