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Birthday Party Destinations
NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2020/2021 MUSEUMS & HISTORICAL SITES
SHASTA COUNTY
Anderson Historical Society & Museum. Interesting and rare display items, histor- ical relics and great research documents. Sort through old photos, see the drought tolerant garden or sit and chat with local historians. andersonhistorical.com. Tue/ Thurs. & 1st Sat of every month, 11am- 3pm. 2330 Ferry St. (530) 365-7045. 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 and more. Free. eatonhousemuseum.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 courthouse is restored to its 1861 appearance and filled with historical exhib- its. 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. Thurs.-Sun, 10am-5pm. parks. ca.gov. 15312 Highway 299 W. (6 miles west of Redding). (530) 243-8194.
Moore’s Flour Mill; Redding. While at
the shop you can see the old-fashioned 19th-century millstones used at this won- derful local mill and store. The store sells fresh flour, oatmeal and other hot cereals, different kinds of sugar, spices, teas, pasta, honey and other products that are mostly local and organic. mooresflourmill.com. 1605 Shasta St. (530) 241-9245. Shingletown Historical Society Muse- um. Collects, conserves & communicates historical information about the area and its people. Provides living resources for teachers, students, historians, residents & visitors. Open Tue/Sat, 11am-3pm or by appt. shingletownhistoricalsociety.org. 31187 State Hwy. (530) 474-3291.
Turtle Bay Exploration Park; Redding. Turtle Bay Exploration Park is a fun, non-profit 300-acre gathering place featuring the Sundial Bridge, a museum, forestry and wildlife center, arboretum, and botanical gardens. The Park features attractions and educational programs for all ages including animal shows, traveling exhibitions, towering playgrounds, indoor aquariums, an immersive Parrot Playhouse, and more. The Park also offers educational resources to the community including school field trips, Discovery Camps, teach- er/classroom support, and Turtle Bay TV, a free distance-learning show. Memberships are available. Learn more about current programs and offerings at 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 historical timeline, artwork from Native Americans, traditional dug-out canoe, hon- or wall for Native American veterans and unique activities for children. Field trips available. wintutribe.org. 4755 Shasta Dam Blvd. (530) 215-1840.
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 and a model of the Dunsmuir Roundhouse. Open 1st & 3rd Sat of each month (Apr.-Oct.) & for special events. Free. dunsmuirdepot.com. 5750 Sacramento Ave. (530) 235-0839.
Etna Museum; Etna. Located in the
first town hall of Etna (built to resemble Philadelphia’s Independence Hall), which 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 June-Sept., Tues- Sat, 11:30am-3pm. discoversiskiyou.com/ activities/etna-museum. 520 Main St.
(530) 467-3714.
Fort Jones Museum; Fort Jones. Dubbed the “Biggest Little Museum,” features hundreds 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. Open Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm. Sat, 1pm-4pm. Free. fortjonesmuseum.com. 11913 Main St. (530) 468-5568.
Heritage Junction Museum Of McCloud; McCloud. Located in a historic 1904 building, the museum offers an impressive collection of artifacts, including the giant Corliss steam engine that powered the McCloud sawmill from 1903-1979. Features a photograph collection depicting the history of the town and surrounding area. Open Memorial Day-Sept. Free. facebook. com/McCloudHeritageJunctionMuseum. 320 Main St. (530) 964-2604.
Lava Beds National Monument; Tulelake. Visit the site of the largest concentration
of lava tube caves in North America. Participate in ranger-led explorations & evening campfire programs that explore the monument’s Native American history (Memorial Day-Labor Day). Rangers help match children’s interests and capabilities to the various types of caves developed for viewing. nps.gov/labe/index.htm. 1 Indian Well HQ. (530) 667-8113.
Montague History Center. Walk through a refurbished bank building built in 1906
Jewelry • Museum • Lapidary
Turtle Bay’s 22,000 gallon River Aquarium exhibit houses animals that may be found right here in the local Sacramento River and is a lesson in the importance of the River’s vital ecosystem.
that houses old City Hall records, a jail
and a small library. The public can browse through the files for local, county, state and U.S. history and information including obit- uaries from the surrounding small towns. For a free tour call for an appt. Open Memo- rial Day-Labor Day. On 10th St. across the railroad tracks from the Montague Railroad Depot Museum. (530) 598-5306
Montague Railroad Depot Museum. Built in 1887, the building now displays railroad history & other artifacts from the area. Open Memorial Day- Labor Day, Fri & Sat, 11am- 2pm. Free. 230 N. 11th St. (530) 598-5306. Siskiyou Arts Museum; Dunsmuir. Offers exhibits & programs representing visual, literary and performing arts. A gallery and gift shop features the work of local and regional artists. Free. siskiyouartsmuseum. org. 5824 Dunsmuir Ave. (530) 235-4711. Siskiyou County Museum; Yreka. The Sis- kiyou County Museum was built in 1950 by the County with the goal of preserving the history of the area for future generations. From its humble beginnings the Siskiyou County Museum has grown from a collec- tion of articles donated by the descendants of early pioneers and dedicated members of the first Historical Society members to its present facility with exhibit galleries and an Outdoor Museum that displays original and
recreated buildings from all over Siskiyou County. co.siskiyou.ca.us/museum. 910 S. Main St. (530) 842-3836.
Sisson Museum; Mt. Shasta. Located in
a charming building at the Mount Shasta Fish Hatchery site. Features displays, exhibits & special events focused on local history. Children’s activities include a vintage fire truck, model railroad setup with locomotive control panel, old-fash- ioned toys and more. Gift shop features a great book selection, unique gift items and children’s toys. Open Apr.-Dec. Class field trips available. mtshastamuseum.com. 1 N. Old Stage Rd. (530) 926-5508.
Weed Historic Lumber Town Museum; Weed. Features logging & town memora- bilia, a jail cell and many interesting arti- facts. Open Memorial Day Weekend-Sept., 10am-5pm. discoversiskiyou.com/activi- ties/weed-historic-lumber-town-museum. 303 Gilman Ave. (530) 938-0550.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Gaumer’s Mineral & Mining Museum; Red Bluff. An educational & entertaining experience for visitors of all ages. Learn about gold mining, fossils, Native Ameri- can artifacts, rocks, crystals and fluorescent minerals. Free. gaumers.com. 78 Belle Mill Rd. (530) 527-6166.
Tehama County Museum; Tehama. In 1980, the Tehama County Museum Foun- dation was created by a group of local cit- izens to preserve and exhibit artifacts that represent the cultural heritage of Tehama County. Open most weekends, 1-4pm. Pri- vate tours & group tours available 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 contrib- uted to California history. Features a visitor center, old adobe home, blacksmith shop and offers fun historic reenactment events & hands-on educational programs. Enjoy a pic- nic along the Sacramento River. Visitor center open Fri-Sun, 10am-4pm. parks.ca.gov. 21659 Adobe Rd. (530) 529-8599.
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MINING EXHIBIT • FOSSILS FLUORESCENT ROCKS
CRYSTALS & MINERALS
BOOKS & GIFTS • JEWELRY
Free Admission. Mon.-Fri., 9-5 Closed on Saturdays until December.
Offering School Field Trips!
78 Belle Mill Rd. • Red Bluff • www.gaumers.com • (530) 527-6166