Melba Valley Historical Society

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Melba Valley Historical Society

MVHS encourages the preservation of buildings, landmarks and memorabilia in the Melba Valley. Open May through October and by appointment.

05/19/2026

We thank those who have given all in service to our country. The museum includes an exhibit honoring Melba veterans (open Saturday, 11 am - 3 pm) and a special Memorial Day program, presented by the American Legion, will be held on Monday (25th) at 10:30 am at the Melba Cemetery.

05/16/2026

May is Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month in Idaho. Today you can celebrate with a two-fer: visit the Melba Valley Museum, the only building in Melba on the National Register of Historic Places, and participate in activities at Celebration Park, Idaho's only archaeological park. The museum is open 11-3 and the park is hosting a series of hands-on activities 10-2.

05/12/2026

Who remembers participating in the Pinewood Derby? Photo from the Madge Cook Wylie collection, 1960-1961.

05/08/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from the MVHS Board!

05/05/2026

Check out these pre-electricity irons from the museum collection. Thank goodness for technology! Located next to the post office, the museum is open Saturdays, 11 am - 3 pm, through October.

04/28/2026

The Melba Valley Museum opens for the 2026 season this Saturday, May 2, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Located in the historic Gardner Hotel/IOOF Lodge building next to the Melba Post Office, the museum features exhibits on local history, including schools, businesses, home life, agriculture and military veterans. The museum building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2024, the only building in Melba on the Register.

For more information, check the museum’s webpage: http://www.melbahistoricalsociety.com/ OR page: https://www.facebook.com/MelbaValleyHistoricalSociety/

Hope to see you soon!

04/21/2026

Who remembers when trampoline was a sport at Melba High School? Photo from the 1958 "The Butte." The Melba Valley Museum also has a 1956 trophy from a trampoline competition. Check it out next time you visit the museum; we open for the 2026 season on May 2nd.

04/14/2026

Melba's first baseball team, 1915-1916. The field was located near where the Charter's Seed Company building now sits. From the Madge Cook Wylie collection.

03/31/2026

Happy Easter from the Melba Valley Museum! Photo from the Melvin Lee collection, c. 1966-1967. Who do you know?

03/24/2026

Who still has their baby doll and chest with clothing created by Mrs. Cusic? Photo dated April 28, 1963; from the Madge Cook Wylie collection.

Address

310 Carrie Rex Avenue
Melba, ID
83641

Website

http://www.melbahistoricalsociety.com/

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