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MUSEUMS & HISTORICAL SITES
NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2024/2025
Gift Shop and Visitor Center exhibits. Annu- al events include the California Nut Festival, Country Fair & Tractor Show, Artisan Fair & Craft Show, and Autumn Fest. School and group tours patrickranchmuseum.org 10381 Midway, halfway between Chico and Durham. (530)342-4359
Pioneer History Museum; Oroville. First opened in 1932 by the Native Sons & Daughters of the Golden West and now operated by the City of Oroville, this mu- seum was built as an oversized replica of a 49er’s cabin. The original building has been enlarged to hold 6,000-sq.-ft. of historic treasures. cityoforoville.org. 2332 Mont- gomery St. (530)538-2529.
Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropol- ogy; Chico State. Free admission Tuesday
– Friday 11-3 (plus first Saturday of month). Exhibits, lectures and programs designed to inspire and encourage self-reflection and dialogue in broadening the understand- ing of the human experience on the CSU Chico campus and beyond. csuchico.edu/ anthmuseum. In the Meriam Library on the Chico State University campus, room 180. (530)898-5397.
GLENN COUNTY
Honeybee Discovery Center; Orland. The Honeybee Discovery Center teaches
Dunsmuir, California
Upcoming Events
Saturday,
the importance of pollinators, especially honeybees, in the environment. One out of every three bites we eat is thanks to a bee! Learn more about the history of bee- keeping and pollinators’ vital role in our food supply through our immersive bee experiences. Our NEW exhibit, BEE-NATO- MY 101 opens on Sept. 13, 2024. Visit us on social media or at honeybeediscoverycen- ter.org for hours or to book a field trip or tour. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for kids ages 6-12 and Free for kids 5 and under. 501 Walker Street. (530)805-BUZZ.
NEVADA COUNTY
Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park; Ne- vada City. Visit the 3,000-acre park which encompasses the town of North Bloom- field and the historic Diggins site and is home to California’s largest hydraulic mine. There are many hiking, camping and fish- ing opportunities in the summer months and snowshoeing in the winter. Check the website for updated weather restrictions and guidelines. sierragoldparksfoundation. org/page/malakoff-diggins-state-his- toric-park . 23579 North Bloomfield Rd. (530)265-2740.
Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum; Nevada City. Dedicated to the preservation of local transportation history and artifacts from the narrow-gauge
railroad era. Docent-led historical tours
of the museum, railyard and restoration shop. See wooden rail cars and more, including an 1875 Baldwin locomotive that hauled lumber, passengers and freight, then became a movie engine at Universal Studios in Hollywood. School and group tours available. Check website for most up to date hours. Free admission. ncngrrmu- seum.org. 5 Kidder Ct. (530)470-0902.
OREGON
Medford Railroad Park; Medford. Four railroad clubs operate this 7-acre site fea- turing full-size train cars, caboose, hopper car, locomotive, HO scale model track and trains and operating outdoor garden railway. Free train rides to see bridges, waterfalls, tunnels and hills. Children love the Thomas the Train loop led by Thomas and Percy. Private train parties available. Open the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month from April thru October. facebook. com/Medfordrailroadpark. 799 Berrydale Ave. (541)613-1638.
National Historic Oregon Trail Interpre- tive Center; Baker City. This center tells the story of Oregon Trail pioneers, explorers, miners and settlers of the frontier west Living history demonstrations, interpretive programs, exhibits, multimedia presenta- tions, special events and more than four
miles of interpretive trails. 1723 Madison St. Free. oregontrail.blm.gov. (541)523-1843. ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum; Ash- land. Hands-on exhibits and displays pro- moting the exploration of science and the arts. A multi-sensory environment for all ages. Summer camps, field trips, birthday parties and other educational programs. scienceworksmuseum.org. 1500 E. Main St. (541)482-6767.
The Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon; Medford. Features exciting indoor exhibits geared towards children ages 13 & under. Offers camps, classes and preschool. tcmso.org. 413 W. Main St. (541)772-9922.
PLACER COUNTY
Maidu Museum & Historic Site; Roseville. Houses interactive exhibits, displays and two art galleries showcasing contempo- rary California Native American art that changes throughout the year. Hosts a variety of special events, including art receptions, campfires, cultural speakers, petroglyph tours, live music and movie screenings. School programs and group guided tours by reservation. roseville.ca.us/ indianmuseum. 1970 Johnson Ranch Dr. (916)774-5934.
PLUMAS COUNTY
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 and culture. Interactive experiences. californiamuseum.org. 1020 O St. (916) 653-7524.
California State Railroad Museum; Sacramento. Restored locomotives and train cars along with exhibits reflecting California’s rich railroading history. Tour a Pullman-style sleeping car and a dining car complete with railroad china table settings. Try out a high-speed train simulator and “experience” piloting a modern high-speed train. Train rides, excursions and fun special events. Located within Old Sacramento State Historic Park (National Landmark) with original and reconstructed buildings from the gold rush days. californiarailroad. museum. 111 I St. (916)323-9280.
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Saturday, October 26th Harvest Scarecrow Walk
Saturday, December 14th Candles in the Canyon
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Friday, November 8th Dunsmuir Rotary Holiday Craft Faire
We Grow Memories
Our season is September 7th thru November 3rd, 2024
Come Get Lost In Our 10 Acre Corn Maze Pick A Pumpkin! • Roller Coaster • Pony Rides Go Karts • Carnival Rides • View Farm Animals
Hawes Ranch & Farm Supply
Supplies for both ranchers & farmers 21923 Dersch Rd., Anderson
U-pick, farm fresh sunflowers for sale. Sept. only.
learn more at dunsmuir.com