Historical Sites Near Me in South Lake Tahoe, ca
Lake Tahoe Historical Society And Museum
3058 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA
History:
In 1968, a group of volunteers gathered artifacts and established a small museum in the city of South Lake Tahoe. In 1983, the museum moved from our log cabin... 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
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
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
Alpine County Museum
School Street, Markleeville, CA
The Museum's exhibits trace the history of the area now called Alpine County, from its first inhabitants, the Native Americans known as the Washoe, the coming of the early explorers such as Jed... Read More
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
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
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
10501 Reservoir Road, Jamestown, CA
At Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in Jamestown, California, history comes to life with vintage steam trains, a working roundhouse, and the timeless Sierra Railway Shops, a designated... Read More
Western Pacific Railroad Museum
700 Western Pacific Way, Portola, CA
The Western Pacific Railroad Museum at Portola is home to North America's largest and most complete collection dedicated to telling the story of one railroad. It is also one of the few places... 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
California State Mining and Mineral Museum
5005 Fairgrounds Road, Mariposa, CA
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
California State Railroad Museum
125 I Street, Sacramento, CA
About the Museum:
First opened to the public in 1976, the California State Railroad Museum complex is one of Sacramento’s largest and most popular visitor... Read More
