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Nez Perce Community
Nez Perce country has much to offer visitors. In addition to a landscape rich in history and natural beauty, Nez Perce people share their customs and culture in colorful events throughout the year. Pow-Wows and other community events are hosted in various locations and visitors are welcome. For visitors looking to learn about the Nez Perce and their history here, the Nez Perce National Historical Park offers historical displays and interpretive programs, as well as books and Nez Perce crafts. Working to restore links to their rich cultural heritage, the Nez Perce offer a language program and have begun breeding horses again. At the facility near Lapwai, the horse lover will find colorful Appaloosas and equine representatives of one of the oldest breeds in the world: the Akhal-Teke. The tribe has established a new breed registry as the result of crossing these two prized lineages. The tribe has also taken a lead role in reintroduction efforts for Coho Salmon and the Gray Wolf in Idaho -- both firsts for an Indian tribe. The Wolf Education and Research Center is near the town of Winchester, just southeast of Lewiston, and is open to the public. The past meets with the future to bring everyone a brighter tomorrow; the proud people of this region play a strong role in the greatness of this lands rich diversity.
Nez Perce country has much to offer visitors. In addition to a landscape rich in history and natural beauty, Nez Perce people share their customs and culture in colorful events throughout the year. Pow-Wows and other community events are hosted in various locations and visitors are welcome. For visitors looking to learn about the Nez Perce and their history here, the Nez Perce National Historical Park offers historical displays and interpretive programs, as well as books and Nez Perce crafts. Working to restore links to their rich cultural heritage, the Nez Perce offer a language program and have begun breeding horses again. At the facility near Lapwai, the horse lover will find colorful Appaloosas and equine representatives of one of the oldest breeds in the world: the Akhal-Teke. The tribe has established a new breed registry as the result of crossing these two prized lineages. The tribe has also taken a lead role in reintroduction efforts for Coho Salmon and the Gray Wolf in Idaho -- both firsts for an Indian tribe. The Wolf Education and Research Center is near the town of Winchester, just southeast of Lewiston, and is open to the public. The past meets with the future to bring everyone a brighter tomorrow; the proud people of this region play a strong role in the greatness of this lands rich diversity.
Events
Throughout the year festivals and events dot the calendar to keep you busy having fun through all year long! In May there is the Summerfest Wine Tasting, and the NAIA World Series. In June the Lewiston Farmers Market opens and runs every Wednesday and Saturday until September, there is also the Summerfest on the Snake – a full day of arts, crafts, music, and food on the river! – there is also the North Idaho Senior Games presented by the Area Agency of Aging – a great event for our elder sport folks! – and the Annual Lewis and Clark Symposium, a sharing of cultures and understanding the history of the Nez Perce people and the Lewis-Clark Expedition. In August there is Hot August Nights, a real blast to the past featuring food, music, and dancing as well as a classic car show! October bring the Hells Canyon Rock and Gem show. In November, Lewiston holds The Festival of Trees and The Great Snake Lake Steelhead Roundup! In December stop in for a spot of tea at the Victorian Tea event or let down your hair and crank things up for the coming year at the New Year’s Eve Bull Bash! Never a lack of something to do here in Lewiston not to mention the wonderful cities nearby each with their own special events calendars!
A little touch of something for everyone here in Lewiston, a modern day city with roots rich in the soil of the past; a port city surrounded by the rocky mountain lands of beautiful Idaho. Come take a visit and soak in the scenic wonder and history where the rivers meet!
Throughout the year festivals and events dot the calendar to keep you busy having fun through all year long! In May there is the Summerfest Wine Tasting, and the NAIA World Series. In June the Lewiston Farmers Market opens and runs every Wednesday and Saturday until September, there is also the Summerfest on the Snake – a full day of arts, crafts, music, and food on the river! – there is also the North Idaho Senior Games presented by the Area Agency of Aging – a great event for our elder sport folks! – and the Annual Lewis and Clark Symposium, a sharing of cultures and understanding the history of the Nez Perce people and the Lewis-Clark Expedition. In August there is Hot August Nights, a real blast to the past featuring food, music, and dancing as well as a classic car show! October bring the Hells Canyon Rock and Gem show. In November, Lewiston holds The Festival of Trees and The Great Snake Lake Steelhead Roundup! In December stop in for a spot of tea at the Victorian Tea event or let down your hair and crank things up for the coming year at the New Year’s Eve Bull Bash! Never a lack of something to do here in Lewiston not to mention the wonderful cities nearby each with their own special events calendars!
A little touch of something for everyone here in Lewiston, a modern day city with roots rich in the soil of the past; a port city surrounded by the rocky mountain lands of beautiful Idaho. Come take a visit and soak in the scenic wonder and history where the rivers meet!
