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The Basque Block - Aupa!
 Location: Capitol Blvd. and Grove St.
Facilities: Museums, eateries, pubs and Basque community services and facilities
Basque Museum and Cultural Center
Information: (208) 343-2671
History
The vast majority of the Basques living in the Boise area came from the province of Bizkaia. Basque names first started appearing here in the late 1800's. Although it was not something they had done in their homeland, many began working as sheepherders as the English and Scots had a lot of sheep and workers. Basques also worked in mining and logging. They are known to be honest, hard working people, and more and more came to this area as work was available.
 Boise has a very close-knit, active Basque community. The following is a list of groups and organizations located between 6th and Capitol Boulevard on Grove Street which is now being called the "Basque Block." They are used for various activities, including the Boiseko Ikastola (pre-school), Oinkari Basque Dancers and the hub of activity for the annual celebration of San Inazio. They are all important in keeping the Basque culture alive in Boise and the surrounding region.
Photos courtesy of Kirk Keogh - click here for more
Basque Community web sites
The following are links to web sites about Boise's Basques:
Basque Museum & Cultural Center - museum about the unique Basque people and culture
Basque Center - the social center of Basque life in Boise
Oinkari Basque Dancers - internationally known traditional Basque dance troupe
Cenarrusa Foundation for Basque Culture - Basque education and cultural foundation
And our favorite Basque restaurant Bar Gernika
For more information see:
http://www.thebasqueblock.com
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