Steam Donkey Steam Up & Powerhouse Demo
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.
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.
Ice Cream Social Ice Cream is on us! This event is Sponsored by our wonderful v.e.s.t. group In addition to FREE Ice Cream, we will have the Sierra Steamers
Enjoy Live bluegrass music, Hors d’oeuvres, and refreshments throughout the afternoon. Donations and Proceeds help grow the museum’s Building and Exhibit Fund, enabling us to share our rich history and exhibit renewable resources for future generations.
Douglas Roegiers brings the classic swing of Frank Sinatra to life with an unmatched flair, going far beyond a mere tribute act.
Tom Fearer was introduced to highway enthusiasm by his father during the 1980s after a road trip from Detroit to Chicago via US Route 12. Tom relocated from the Midwest to Arizona in 2001 and began writing about numerous highway corridors with ties to ghost towns. Tom relocated to Florida in 2013 and would provide map drawings of the 1928 iteration of the Overseas Highway, which the Pigeon Key Museum later used.
This will be an easy-to-moderate hike to or around. Bring your lunch and water, and enjoy a hike around Portal Forebay near the museum. We will meet in the Museum parking lot at 9:30 am, then caravan to our location.
The Grass Less Traveled is a bluegrass/Americana band known for traditional and contemporary sounds, influenced by legends like Flatt & Scruggs and the Bakersfield sound, offering good-time tunes!
Join us at the Museum of the Sierra for a fun event filled day!
TBD – More info coming soon~ Our Friday in the Pines concerts have brought our Shaver Lake community some great talent, are always fun, and continue to be FREE to the public.
Robin Calderwood oversees the training for the Sierra Central Canine Search and Rescue Team’s canine group. The team is certified by the California Area Rescue Dog Association (CARDA). It operates 24/7, ready to deploy at a moment’s notice to assist in locating missing individuals. The team consists of volunteers.
Dr. Allen Clyde has been operating a horse packing service in the John Muir and Dinkey Lakes Wilderness. Stations are at Wishon, Courtright Lakes, and Dinkey Creek. He has been operating for over 45 years and has transported more than 20,000 people and their gear.
Stay tuned for more info!