Nez Perce County Historical Society

Nez Perce County Historical Society Formally called the Luna House Museum, we collect, preserve and disseminate historical information about Nez Perce County.

The Nez Perce County Historical Society, Inc. & Museum centers on the history of the area before and after Nez Perce County began. The exhibits include geology of our area, the Nez Perce Tribe, Lewis-Clark, when and how Lewiston began, the territorial Capitol in Lewiston, agriculture, businesses, fire department, law enforcement, organizations, logging industry, women's history, depression, world

wars, sports & recreation, Lewiston Roundup, Lewiston-Hollywood, rivers and transportation history. Also, in each exhibit rooms are hands-on stations for Preschool and up. Young Discover's Activity Journals available to find clues throughout the museum. After completion, you will receive a prize. Come and see our great exhibits and learn all about your local history. Our entry fees for adults is $6.00, youth (6-17yrs.) $4, and children 5 and under are free.

09/04/2026

There is still time to visit the LCSC Center For Arts & History's exhibition through September 12th, celebrating America250 of our area.

You are cordially invited to join us in supporting our colleagues at the Kamiah Valley Historical Society and the Lewis ...
09/01/2026

You are cordially invited to join us in supporting our colleagues at the Kamiah Valley Historical Society and the Lewis County Historical Society by attending a fascinating presentation by Randy'L Teton, a member of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, as she discusses her book.

09/01/2026
For those unable to attend Steven Branting's presentation at the Lewiston City Library last night, a recording is now av...
08/21/2026

For those unable to attend Steven Branting's presentation at the Lewiston City Library last night, a recording is now available:

Presented by Steven Branting

Reminder of today's presentation by Steven Branting, 5:30 PT, Lewiston City Library, 411 D Street. The presentation is h...
08/20/2026

Reminder of today's presentation by Steven Branting, 5:30 PT, Lewiston City Library, 411 D Street.
The presentation is hosted by the Lewiston City Library and the Nez Perce County Historical Society. For those who cannot attend, the presentation will be on Zoom:

https://cityoflewiston-org.zoom.us/j/83964197086. Meeting ID: 839 6419 7086. Passcode: 177683. One tap mobile: +13462487799,,83964197086 #,,,,*177683 # US (Houston) or +16694449171,,83964197086 #,,,,*177683 # US.

Join us on Sept 17th for an exclusive screening of 'From Sea To Shining Sea'! 🎥 Meet producer Laurence Cotton, enjoy foo...
08/13/2026

Join us on Sept 17th for an exclusive screening of 'From Sea To Shining Sea'! 🎥 Meet producer Laurence Cotton, enjoy food & wine from Lindsay Creek Vineyards, and enter to win door prizes benefiting our county museum. Doors open 5:30pm, screening starts 6:30pm. 🎉The event will be hosted by the Alice Whitman Chapter of the DAR and the Nez Perce County Historical Society.

We invite you to join us in supporting our colleagues at the Troy Historical Society and Earl Bennett as he presents on ...
08/12/2026

We invite you to join us in supporting our colleagues at the Troy Historical Society and Earl Bennett as he presents on August 19th at 6:30pm in their museum. Additionally, mark your calendars for Steve Branting's presentation on August 20th at 5:30 pm at the Lewiston City Library.

Join us in supporting your local historical movie theater, the Liberty, on Saturday, August 8th from 5pm to 9pm at the L...
08/06/2026

Join us in supporting your local historical movie theater, the Liberty, on Saturday, August 8th from 5pm to 9pm at the Lindsay Creek Vineyards.

For those who couldn't attend Garry Bush's presentation at the Lewiston City Library on July 23rd, here's your chance. C...
08/06/2026

For those who couldn't attend Garry Bush's presentation at the Lewiston City Library on July 23rd, here's your chance. Click on this YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVL2pSyJXh4&t=238s. Enjoy!

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Mark your calendars:"The Magnificent Vollmers & the Rise of Lewiston's Brahmins" presented by Steven Branting on Thursda...
08/04/2026

Mark your calendars:
"The Magnificent Vollmers & the Rise of Lewiston's Brahmins" presented by Steven Branting on Thursday, August 20th, 5:30pm at the Lewiston City Library, second floor, large event space. The presentation is hosted by the Lewiston City Library and the Nez Perce County Historical Society.

For those who cannot attend, the presentation will be on Zoom. Here is the Zoom link to enter.

https://cityoflewiston-org.zoom.us/j/83964197086?pwd=PpdfLSZd0ofnxxagzcoqTwbXKxBPQ7.1

Meeting ID: 839 6419 7086
Passcode: 177683

One tap mobile
+13462487799,,83964197086 #,,,,*177683 # US (Houston)
+16694449171,,83964197086 #,,,,*177683 # US

Address

45 3rd Street Or At The Corner Of 3rd & Capital Street
Lewiston, ID
83501

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(208) 743-2535

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