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Calaveras County Museum Complex

30 North Main Street San Andreas
calaverascohistorical.com
(209) 754-1058

The Calaveras County Museum Complex includes the historic courthouse, jail yard and Hall of Records. It includes the upstairs portion of the Odd Fellows and Masonic Hall built in 1856. The museum contains displays dating to the Gold Rush era including information on the famous outlaw, Black Bart, the “Gentleman Bandit” who was jailed and tried here when he was finally captured in 1888. Their outstanding Mi Wok Indian exhibit includes artifacts, photos and quotes revealing the ancient Mi Wok lifestyle.

Researching your family’s history in Calaveras County? Friendly, helpful staff at the Historical Society’s office, located on the lower floor of the Hall of Records, are happy to help you during their regular hours

Their research fees are $15.00 per hour after the first half-hour, which is free. You can learn more about San Andreas history on our History & Culture page which also has some great old historic photos.

Charmingly, the historic courthouse is sometimes, though rarely, used to this day, when the modern courthouse calendar is filled.

Related links: The Red Barn Museum

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