February 3, 2012

Angels Camp Museum

209-736-2963 753 S. Main St. (Hwy 49) Angels Camp 95222 Featuring more than three acres of extensive historic treasures and exhibits, including new Mark Twain Exhibit. One of the finest Wagon/Carriage and Gold Rush Artifact collections. Family Gold Panning Fun and Picnic areas.

Calaveras County Museum Complex

209-754-4658 30 N. Main St. San Andreas 95249 calaverascohistorical.com Courthouse, Jail Yard (where the legendary Black Bart was jailed) and Hall of Records. Displays dating to the Gold Rush era. Outstanding Mi Wok Indian exhibit includes artifacts, photos and quotes revealing Mi Wok lifestyle. Open 10-4 daily except major holidays.

Calaveras Genealogical Society

209-754-3918 P O  Box 184 Angels Camp 95222 Meetings, 2nd Tuesday each month (except July) at Calaveras County Library (also, Genealogical Library), Government Center, San Andreas, 10-noon. Records dating back to 1850 located at Calaveras County Archives.

Ironstone Heritage Museum

209-728-1251 1894 Six Mile Rd. Murphys 95247 ironstonevineyards.com Established as a tribute to the Gold Rush, the Heritage Museum presents artifacts from 19th century gold mining as well as from early Native American inhabitants.

Mokelumne Hill History Society

8328 Main St. Mokelumne Hill 95245 mokehill.com/history Archives and exhibit of historical memorabilia from the Mokelumne Hill area, once populated by nearly 10,000 people. Open Tuesday-Friday; call Mokelumne Hill Branch Library (209) 286-0507 for hours.

Murphys Old Timers Museum

209-728-1160 470 Main St. Murphys 95247 Open Saturday – Monday 12 – 4. Dedicated to the preservation of history and artifacts of Murphys and its generations since the Gold Rush. North wall is the E. Clampus Vitus Wall of Comparative Ovations.

New Melones Visitors Center

209-536-9094 6850 Studhorse Flat Rd. Sonora 95370 Recreation.gov 12,500 acre lake, Camping, day use, hiking, biking, boating, wildlife viewing, beautiful lake views, 2 recreation areas. Museum & Visitors Center, 7 miles south of Angels Camp on Highway 49. Visitor services, displays and exhibits on Natural and Cultural History. Year round interpretive programs. Open daily 10:00 [...]

Sierra Nevada Logging Museum

209-795-6782 2148 Dunbar Rd., White Pines, Arnold 95223 sierraloggingmuseum.org One mile from Arnold overlooking White Pines Lake. A six-acre museum with logging artifacts, picnic tables and a historic Shay locomotive. Open Thursday through Sunday seasonally –a wonderful family experience.

The Altaville School

N. Main St. (Highway 49 close to Highway 4) Angels Camp Built in 1859 with funds from a dance, this one-room “Red Brick” schoolhouse has been carefully restored to its original appearance, and it the oldest surviving schoolhouse in California. Open to visitors daily.

The Red Barn Museum

Open Thursday-Sunday 10-4 891 Mountain Ranch Rd. San Andreas 95249 Represents several economic aspects of Calaveras County such as farming and logging. Each display is a collection of traditional local tools of various trades like blacksmith or butcher. The displays include fun interactive pieces. Open Thursday-Sunday 10-4