Historical Societies Near Me in Garden Valley, ca

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park

310 Back Street, Coloma, CA

The World Rushed In

James W. Marshall discovered gold in 1848 on the South Fork of the American River in the valley the Nisenan Indians knew as Cullumah. This event... Read More

El Dorado County Historical Museum

104 Placerville Drive, Placerville, CA

Mission

-To exhibit and interpret the heritage of the County in a current, accurate, and engaging manner.
-To be a valuable historical resource to the community... Read More

Fountain-Tallman Museum

524 Main Street, Placerville, CA

About

The Fountain & Tallman Museum is owned and operated by the El Dorado County Historical Society. Built in 1852, it is the oldest building on Main Street and is... Read More

Bernhard Museum Complex

291 Auburn-Folsom Road, Auburn, CA

Built in 1851 as the Traveler's Rest Hotel, the Bernhard House has been welcoming visitors for over 150 years. Filled with artifacts and furnishings from a bygone era, the Bernhard House... Read More

Empire Mine State Historic Park

10791 East Empire Street, Grass Valley, CA

Empire Mine State Historic Park’s close to 850 acres include miles of scenic trails for hiking, biking, dog walking and horseback riding. Bring a picnic lunch, and enjoy a memorable day at one... Read More

Carnegie Museum

557 Lincoln Street, Roseville, CA

For more than a thousand years, the rolling hills and grasslands of South Placer County were home to the Maidu Indians. then, in 1849, came the discovery of gold with its influx of prospectors,... Read More

Amador County Museum

225 Church Street, Jackson, CA

The Amador County Museum was built as a home in 1859 by Armstead C. Brown, one of Jackson's earliest settlers. This classic Greek Revival-styled dwelling sits atop Corral or Court house hill... Read More

Calaveras County Museum Complex

30 North Main Street, San Andreas, CA

Business Hours

Museum Complex Open: 7 days a week 10:00AM–4:00PM- Excluding major holidays.

Historical Society office Monday to Friday 9:00AM to 4:00PM for... Read More

California State Indian Museum

2618 K Street, Sacramento, CA

The State Indian Museum, opened in 1940, depicts three major themes of California Indian life: Nature, Spirit, and Family. Native peoples lived prosperously for thousands of years in what it... Read More

California State Capitol Museum

1315 10th Street, Sacramento, CA

California Museum

1020 O Street, Sacramento, CA

History:

The California Museum opened in June of 1998 through a unique partnership with the State of California as a private non-profit institution focused on California... Read More

Discovery Museum - Gold Rush History Center

101 I Street, Sacramento, CA

Crocker Art Museum

216 O Street, Sacramento, CA

Mission:
The Crocker Art Museum is dedicated to promoting an awareness of and enthusiasm for human experience through art. To fulfill its mission, the Crocker Art Museum... Read More

Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum

2251 Florin Road Suite 126, Sacramento, CA

Our mission is to open minds and change lives through the exploration and celebration of African American history, experiences and culture through art education and outreach.

Our... Read More

D. L. Bliss State Park

Highway 89, South Lake Tahoe, CA

Campers and day use visitors enjoy swimming or scuba diving in the crystal clear water of Lake Tahoe, picnicking, relaxing on the warm sand of Lester Beach or Calawee Cove, and hiking the... Read More

KidZone Museum

11711 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA

Mission

To inspire learning through creative play and discovery

Vision

Growing tomorrow’s resilient thinkers through imaginative... Read More