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Buffalo Soldier Encampment at the Museum of the Sierra

Museum of the Sierra 42642 Tollhouse Rd, shaver lake, CA, United States

Buffalo Soldier educators from the Buffalo Soldier Mounted Cavalry Unit, based in Three Rivers, CA will have an encampment of tents that re-create a 19th Century U.S. military bivouac. Representatives in historically accurate uniforms will educate and inform the public about the challenges and contributions of segregated African American troops on the American frontier. Educators […]

Sierra Voices #4 – Creek Fire: What do we want our forest to look like, and who is we?

Museum of the Sierra 42642 Tollhouse Rd, shaver lake, CA, United States

Presentation Summary - Our Forest is gone - who lost? I have heard several people say that now ‘the burn doesn’t look too bad it is turning green’.  But what is really happening, what did we really lose, what does it matter, and when will the area be back to ‘normal’. Speaker - John R. […]

Friday in the Pines #5 GillyGirls Band

The GillyGirls Band Back again at this years Friday in the Pines Concert Series, we are happy to welcome The GillyGirls Band. The Gilly Girls are a local family made up of two sets of twins, Savannah & Morgan and Hailey & Jillian. They enjoy playing bluegrass, southern gospel and old-time string band music. Their music […]

10:00am Hikes for History #3 – Huntington Lake Trail & Billy Creek

Hike Leaders: Doug & Debbie Koerper Hike Description: An easy hike with little elevation change around Huntington Lake to Billy Creek Museum. Approximately 2 1/2 miles one way with vehicles available for those that do not want to hike back to Lakeshore. The hike will include information about the Ward Tunnel and completion of the Hydro […]

Steam-up/Powerhouse Demo #5

Beginning at 10:00 am the Sierra Steamers offer a free demonstration of a "Steam-Up", a 1905 Dolbeer Steam Donkey located in the Museum's Parking Lot. Bring the kids and let them blow the whistle. Kids of "ALL" ages will enjoy this demonstration!At 12:00 pm come witness a live demonstration in our Redinger Powerhouse, the only […]

9:00 Docent (Final) & 10:15 v.e.s.t. Meetings

Meetings are always the 2nd Friday of the month (some exceptions apply, it's always best to check the calendar for any changes).9:00 am begins our monthly Docent meeting. 10:15 am begins our monthly v.e.s.t. meeting. All meetings are located in the CSHS Media Room.*If you are not yet a v.e.s.t or Docent Member and are […]

Sierra Voices #5 Deer & Mountain Lion Population

Museum of the Sierra 42642 Tollhouse Rd, shaver lake, CA, United States

Title - The North Kings Deer Herd Project Presentation Summary - Speaker Don Neal will discuss the North Kings Deer Herd Project. A ten year study to try and find […]

Cone Harvesting Workday

Museum of the Sierra 42642 Tollhouse Rd, shaver lake, CA, United States

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The Central Sierra ResiliencyFund's Seedlings of Hope program and its partners will be hosting a cone harvesting workday at the Museum of the Sierra. Volunteers will assist CSRF […]

Lagers With Loggers

Museum of the Sierra 42642 Tollhouse Rd, shaver lake, CA, United States

Join the Central Sierra Resiliency Fund and the Museum of the Sierra for our Lagers with Loggers fundraiser on October 1, 2022, beginning at 4:30 PM! This event features a […]

Sierra Voices #6 The History of Volunteer Fire Fighting & Creek Fire Recovery

Museum of the Sierra 42642 Tollhouse Rd, shaver lake, CA, United States

The History of Volunteer Fire Fighting & Creek Fire Recovery Presentation Summary: Speaker James Parr will discuss firefighting efforts during the Creek Fire, focusing on the many volunteer fire departments […]

Board of Director’s Meeting – Open to the Public

Museum of the Sierra 42642 Tollhouse Rd, shaver lake, CA, United States

Topic: CSHS BOD Meeting Time: Nov. 16, 2022 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Location: Museum of the Sierra Media Room OR Zoom Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5598414478 Meeting ID: […]

Children’s Holiday Crafts

Museum of the Sierra 42642 Tollhouse Rd, shaver lake, CA, United States

Please join us for this FREE Children's Holiday Crafts event, sponsored by v.e.s.t. on Saturday, November 26th! Crafts will be available for children of all ages and include: Pine Cone […]