The California Gold Rush of 1849 and 1850 produced many colorful characters. Since then, many have been idolized, lionized, and vilified. None more so than Joaquin Murrieta. Some claim he was a fictional character, or a Robin Hood of the Gold Fields, or a ruthless killer preying on the weak and undefended. One Hundred-Seventy years […]

Annual CSHS Member's Event in coordination with Shaver Lake Fishing Club Advanced Ticket Purchase Required (Information to purchase will be available soon)23rd Annual Black Pot Cookoff at the Shaver Lake Fishing Club Chimney2:00 pm High Sierra Black Pot Cookers start their Dutch OvensEnjoy Live Blue Grass music, Hors 'd oeuvres and refreshments throughout the afternoon6:00 […]

Cab Street Band   Playing an exciting variety of music that includes originals and re-made covers of old and new. From Etta and Cash to Amy and Lizzo, in our very own funky, bluezz, jazzy style. Learn more about Cab Street Band here: https://www.cabstreetband.com/ The amphitheater is a perfect venue for picnicking and relaxing while […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 out why the deer population went from 20,000 to less than 10,000 in just a few years. Was it the Mountain Lion? How about cattle […]

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 in collecting seeds from Ponderosa, Jeffrey, and Sugar pinecones. These seeds will be sown at local nurseries in an effort to continue our reforestation efforts […]

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 panel of forest resource management experts, loggers, foresters, and ecologists, discussing the Sierra over beers provided by Tioga-Sequoia. You’ll also get updates on the Central […]

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 in the Shaver Lake and foothill areas.  Including the devastation felt by the homeowners who lost everything, what is being done to prevent future disasters, […]

Media Room at the Museum