Northern California Tours, Vacations; Calaveras County http://www.gocalaveras.com Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:24:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 New Melones Visitors Center http://www.gocalaveras.com/new-melones-visitors-center http://www.gocalaveras.com/new-melones-visitors-center#comments Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:00:00 +0000 admin http://calaveras.nomadicdigital.com/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 am to 11:00 pm (Winter 9:00 pm). Camping reservations 1-877-444-6777

]]> http://www.gocalaveras.com/new-melones-visitors-center/feed 0 Ironstone Heritage Museum http://www.gocalaveras.com/ironstone-heritage-museum http://www.gocalaveras.com/ironstone-heritage-museum#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:00:00 +0000 admin http://calaveras.nomadicdigital.com/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. Open daily 11-5, 11-6 during the summer.

]]> http://www.gocalaveras.com/ironstone-heritage-museum/feed 0 The Altaville School http://www.gocalaveras.com/the-altaville-school http://www.gocalaveras.com/the-altaville-school#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:00:00 +0000 admin http://calaveras.nomadicdigital.com/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.

]]> http://www.gocalaveras.com/the-altaville-school/feed 0 The Red Barn Museum http://www.gocalaveras.com/the-red-barn-museum http://www.gocalaveras.com/the-red-barn-museum#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:00:00 +0000 admin http://calaveras.nomadicdigital.com/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

]]> http://www.gocalaveras.com/the-red-barn-museum/feed 0 Mokelumne Hill History Society http://www.gocalaveras.com/mokelumne-hill-history-society http://www.gocalaveras.com/mokelumne-hill-history-society#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:00:00 +0000 admin http://calaveras.nomadicdigital.com/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.

]]> http://www.gocalaveras.com/mokelumne-hill-history-society/feed 0 Murphys Old Timers Museum http://www.gocalaveras.com/murphys-old-timers-museum http://www.gocalaveras.com/murphys-old-timers-museum#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:00:00 +0000 admin http://calaveras.nomadicdigital.com/murphys-old-timers-museum 209-728-1160
470 Main St.
Murphys 95247

Open Friday through Sunday 11am to 4pm. 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.

]]> http://www.gocalaveras.com/murphys-old-timers-museum/feed 0 Calaveras County Museum Complex http://www.gocalaveras.com/calaveras-county-museum-complex http://www.gocalaveras.com/calaveras-county-museum-complex#comments Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:00:00 +0000 admin http://build1.netidea.com/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.

]]> http://www.gocalaveras.com/calaveras-county-museum-complex/feed 0 Calaveras Genealogical Society http://www.gocalaveras.com/calaveras-genealogical-society http://www.gocalaveras.com/calaveras-genealogical-society#comments Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:00:00 +0000 admin http://build1.netidea.com/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.

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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 God Panning Fun and Picnic areas.

]]> http://www.gocalaveras.com/angels-camp-museum/feed 0 Sierra Nevada Logging Museum http://www.gocalaveras.com/sierra-nevada-logging-museum http://www.gocalaveras.com/sierra-nevada-logging-museum#comments Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:00:00 +0000 admin http://build1.netidea.com/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.

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