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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2023 MUSEUMS & HISTORICAL SITES
Western Pacific Railroad Museum; Portola. Sit in the engineer’s seat of the largest diesel locomotive built, tour vintage passenger cars, climb aboard a restored caboose, tour freight cars and other locomotives. Rent
a vintage diesel locomotive to operate on the museum grounds with instruction from private instructor. wplives.org. 700 Western Pacific Way. (530) 832-4131.
SACRAMENTO COUNTY
California Museum; Sacramento. A wide, dynamic range of exhibits about Califor- nia’s rich history, its diversity and its unique contributions to the world through ideas, innovation, the arts & culture. Interactive experiences. californiamuseum.org. 1020 O St. (916) 653-7524.
California State Railroad Museum; Sac- ramento. Restored locomotives & train cars along with exhibits reflecting California’s rich railroading history. Tour a Pull- man-style sleeping car & a dining car com- plete with railroad china table settings.
Try out a high-speed train simulator and “experience” piloting a modern high-speed train. Train rides, excursions & fun special events. Located within Old Sacramento State Historic Park (National Landmark) with original & reconstructed buildings from the gold rush days. californiarailroad. museum. 111 I St. (916)323-9280.
SHASTA COUNTY
Behrens-Eaton House Museum; Redding. Depicts the life & times of the Victorian
and gold rush era in Northern California, featuring a library of historical data, photos and vintage books, plus antique clothing, furnishings & more. Free. eatonhousemuse- um.org. Main House at 1520 West St., Display Museum at 1939 Butte St. (530)241-3454. Courthouse Museum; Shasta. Part of Shasta State Historic Park, this former county court- house is restored to its 1861 appearance
and filled with historical exhibits. Includes a notable collection of early California artwork. View the remains of brick buildings that were once the center of intense activity during the gold rush era and visit historic roadways, cottages and cemeteries. parks. ca.gov. 15312 Highway 299 W. (6 miles west of Redding). (530)243-8194.
Shingletown Historical Society Museum; Shingletown. A living resource of innovative exhibits for teachers, students, historians, residents, and visitors. Museum is closed for the winter.Check the website in May or June for summer hours. shingletownhistorical- society.org. 31187 California Highway 44. (530)474-3291.
The Museum at Turtle Bay; Redding. The Museum at Turtle Bay is where art, science, history, forestry, and horticulture meet with permanent exhibits about our region and changing exhibitions from around the world. Our special Exhibitions Halls have hosted interactive, interesting displays from around the country. Year-round at Turtle bay you can get up-close and personal at the Visible River Aquarium, take a walk through a reproduc- tion of the Shasta Caverns, and learn about
the rock formations that make caves unique. Discover more about the lives of the Wintu people that call this area home by visiting the Cedar Bark House in the center of the Museum. Learn more about the Sundial Bridge’s debut on the Sacramento River
and take a walk through our Local History Gallery. The Boardwalk between the Muse- um and Paul Bunyan’s Forest Camp winds through a forest of cottonwoods and oaks, well above the seasonal wetland and year- round riparian habitat. Keep an eye out for some of the wild native creatures not part of Turtle Bay’s animal family. turtlebay.org. 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.
Wintu Museum & Cultural Resource Center; Shasta Lake City. A one-of-a-kind community project designed to provide a comprehensive immersion into the Wintu history & culture. Features include a histori- cal timeline, artwork from Native Americans, traditional dug-out canoe, honor wall for Native American veterans & unique activities for children. Field trips available. wintutribe. com. 4755 Shasta Dam Blvd. (530)605-1726.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Dunsmuir Railroad Depot Museum & Historical Society; Dunsmuir. This small museum showcasing Dunsmuir’s history is located in the former Southern Pacif- ic Railroad dispatcher’s office. Features historical artifacts, railroad memorabilia, photographs & a model of the Dunsmuir Roundhouse. Hours are limited. Please
check the website for updated information. Free. dunsmuirdepot.com. 5750 Sacramen- to Ave. (530)235-0839.
Etna Museum; Etna. Located in Etna’s first town hall, which was built to resemble Philadelphia’s Independence Hall. The hall also housed the fire department, library and jail. See a vintage parlor, 1890 farm kitchen, displays of tools, 1890s dresses and other unique collections, research items and more. Open Tue- Sat, 11am- 3pm. Occasionally open for Special Etna Events. discoversiskiyou.com. 520 Main St. For questions or special appointments, call Mary (530) 524-0137, Melanie (530) 598- 1165 or Nancy (530)467-3495.
Fort Jones Museum; Fort Jones. Hun- dreds of artifacts depicting the lives of local tribes, trappers, miners, pioneers and & soldiers. Includes fossils, unusual rocks, vintage guns and one of the finest basket collections in Northern California. See carriages, buggies and vintage farm equipment in the carriage house. Free. fortjonesmuseum.com. 11913 Main St. (530)468-5568.
Heritage Junction Museum Of McCloud; McCloud. Located in a historic 1904 build- ing, the museum offers a large collection of artifacts, including the giant Corliss steam engine that powered the McCloud sawmill from 1903-1979. Features a pho- tograph collection depicting the history of the town & surrounding area. Open from Memorial Day weekend to the end of September, weather permitting. Free.
facebook.com/McCloudHeritageJunction- Museum. 320 Main St. (530)964-2604. Lava Beds National Monument; Tulelake. The largest concentration of lava tube caves in North America. Ranger-led explo- rations & evening campfire programs that explore the monument’s Native American history (Memorial Day-Labor Day). Rangers help match children’s interests & capabil- ities to the various types of caves devel- oped for viewing. nps.gov/labe. 1 Indian Well HQ. (530)667-8113.
Siskiyou Arts Museum; Dunsmuir. Exhibits & programs representing visual, literary and performing arts. A gallery and gift shop with work by local & regional artists. Free. siskiyouartsmuseum.org. 5824 Dunsmuir Ave. (530) 235-4711.
Siskiyou County Museum; Yreka. The Siskiyou County Museum was built in 1950 by the County to preserve the history of the area for future generations. Includes
a collection of articles donated by the descendants of early pioneers along with exhibit galleries and an Outdoor Museum with original & recreated buildings from all over Siskiyou County. co.siskiyou.ca.us/mu- seum. 910 S. Main St. (530) 842-3836. Sisson Museum; Mt. Shasta. Located in
a charming building at the Mount Shasta Fish Hatchery site. Displays, exhibits & special events focused on local history are updated regularly. Children’s activities in- clude a vintage fire truck, a model railroad setup with locomotive control panel, a lava tube to explore, old-fashioned toys, and more. Gift shop features a great book se- lection, unique gift items & children’s toys. Class field trips available by appointment. mtshastamuseum.com. 1 N. Old Stage Rd. (530)926-5508.
Weed Historic Lumber Town Museum; Weed. Logging & town memorabilia, a jail cell & many interesting artifacts. weed- lumbertownmuseum.org. 303 Gilman Ave. (530)938-0550.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Gaumer’s Mineral & Mining Museum; Red Bluff. Learn about gold mining, fossils, Native American artifacts, rocks, crystals and fluorescent minerals. Free. gaumers. com. 78 Belle Mill Rd. (530)527-6166. Tehama County Museum; Tehama. Exhibits of artifacts that represent the cultural heritage of Tehama County. Private tours & group tours by appt. Free. tehamacountymuseum.org. 275 C St. (530)384-2595.
William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park; Red Bluff. The park memorializes pioneer William B. Ide and other settlers who contributed to California history. Visitor center, old adobe home, black- smith shop and fun historic reenactment events & hands-on educational programs. Enjoy a picnic along the Sacramento River. Search William B. Ide Adobe SHP on Facebook or parks.ca.gov. 21659 Adobe Rd. (530)529-8599.
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Glenwood Farm House Tours Call to reserve school fifield trips and tours.
We are dedicated to enhancing people’s understanding and appreciation of our community’s rich agricultural heritage. The Museum is home to the 1877 Glenwood Farmhouse, Visitor Center, and Gift Shop, as well as multiple barns, a priceless collection of artifacts, and is located on a beautiful 28 acres between Chico and Durham.
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