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We’re dedicated to bringing the rich, untold history of Idaho Falls to life – the fascinating, gritty tales of a bygone era that are often overlooked.
We invite you to dive into the local lore and legends that shaped our city’s character – from daring bootleggers of Prohibition to the lives of those who walked on the fringes of society. This is where history meets storytelling.
Join us as we explore the vibrant undercurrents of Idaho Falls’ past, one story at a time.
Mattie ‘Minnie’ Hitt: The Quiet Architect of Civic Progress
Discover the untold story of Mattie “Minnie” Hitt, a pioneering woman who shaped Idaho Falls’ civic progress, banking, and community life in the early 1900s.
Taylor’s Crossing: Gateway to the Bootleg Trail
Step back into Prohibition-era Idaho Falls and uncover how Taylor’s Crossing became the hidden gateway for bootleggers, moonshine, and midnight deals along the Snake River.
NOW STREAMING! Untold Stories of Idaho Falls: Uncle Dick
Did you miss the live event? Hear the story of Uncle Dick on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
Pegleg Ellis: A Legend Too Big for the Streets
Discover the forgotten story of Pegleg Ellis—Idaho Falls’ one-legged lawman, marksman, and marshal whose larger-than-life legend of grit, scandal, and survival still echoes through the Wild West.
Shadows of Guilt and Gallows: The Tragic Saga of Sid Larkins | PART THREE
Sid Larkins was a man of contradictions—by all accounts a railroad worker, faro dealer, gambler, and drifter whose life seemed a tangle of absurdity and tragedy. The defense at his trial for the murder of Josie Hill leaned heavily into his eccentricities…
NOW STREAMING! Untold Stories of Idaho Falls: Pegleg Ellis
Did you miss the live event? Hear the story of Pegleg Ellis on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.