The house was built in 1871 by Bill Slater and Bibleback Brown just two miles from its current location at the museum for the first permanent residents of the Snake River Valley--Noah Reader and his family, Roshanna, George, William, and Albert Reader. was originally located about two miles east of the museum near the river. This building was the residence of the first white woman to call the valley her home. Noah’s wife, Rossanna, was well trained in helping people in need of medical treatment using herbs and other remedies; a skill she had many opportunities to use. She also befriended the local Native Americans who called her “the Medicine Woman”. In 2007 Mac McAllister donated the cabin and the funds to have it relocated and in 2010 it was moved to the Little Snake River Museum. The cabin is now representative of a typical trapper home in the late 19th Century, complete with a sod roof.
The Little Snake River Museum is looking for part-time team members to join us.
Whether you enjoy cleaning, gardening, organizing, working with visitors, helping at events, or caring for a historic property, we’d love to hear from you! If you think your skills would be a good fit, please reach out and let us know what you're interested in doing. Email your resume and cover letter to LSRMuseum@DTEWorld.com
Community BBQ
One of our most loved events of the season is almost here, and we are SO excited! Join us for the Snake River Community BBQ & Fun Day on Sunday, September 13th from 1-6!
Cornhole Tourniment begins at 1, with bouncy houses from 1-5!
Enjoy Sam Platts and the Plainsmen from 3-6
BBQ begins at 5:00
There will be delicious food, live music, games, a cornhole tournament, duck pluck, and plenty of fun for everyone! Potluck style! Bring a dessert or salad to share, grab your family and friends, and come enjoy a fabulous evening with the community.
