The Angels Camp Museum Lecture Series offers engaging educational programs that bring California history, Gold Rush stories, local heritage, and regional culture to life in the heart of Angels Camp, California. Designed for history enthusiasts, families, residents, and visitors exploring Calaveras County, the lecture series features knowledgeable speakers and thought-provoking presentations that provide deeper insight into the people, places, events, and traditions that shaped the Mother Lode.
Whether you are searching for history lectures in Angels Camp, Gold Rush history events in Calaveras County, or educational things to do in the Sierra Nevada foothills, the Angels Camp Museum Lecture Series is a valuable way to discover the area’s fascinating past while connecting with the local community. Attendance to the lecture is included in museum admission. SEE SCHEDULE BELOW:
2026/2027 SCHEDULE – All lectures begin at 1:00 PM
September 13, 2026 – From Vineyards to Visionaries: 50 Years of Calaveras Wine – Meet local Calaveras winemakers & owners and learn the history of wine in Calaveras
October 11, 2026 – The Story Behind Our Water – presented by CCWD’s Kelly Gerkensmeyer
November 8, 2026 – Calaveras County Cold Case Task Force – presented by Captain Sturm of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office
December 13, 2026 – Story of the First American Noble Prize Winner, Albert Michelson – presented by Lawrence Livermore Lab scientist Doug Modlin and Sunil Mehrotra
January 10, 2027 – Angels Camp Fire Department – presented by Dewayne Brown, retired Angels Camp Fire Department
February 14, 2027 – A Date with Mark Twain – presented by Mark Twain
March 14, 2027 – Brands of Calaveras County 1854-1913 – presented by Sal Manna
April 11, 2027 – The History of Angels Camp & Altaville – presented by Maureen Elliott
May 9, 2027 – The History of the Calaveras Jumping Frog Jubilee – presented by Calaveras Fairgrounds CEO Laurie Giannini
