Title - Search & Rescue in the Sierra NevadaREGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sierra-voices-search-rescue-in-the-sierra-nevada-tickets-324362255237 Presentation Summary - Listen to Jim Dixon discuss his personal experience as a member of the Fresno County Sheriff Mounted Posse Search and Rescue (SAR) team and how the SAR teams utilize horses and mules to navigate the rugged wilderness. Jim will also discuss fire and safety […]

Taste of Shaver Lake - Outdoors at the museum Saturday May 21, 2022 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Admission is FREE $5 sample plates and beer for purchase Food Vendors:  Shaver Lake Trading Post, Big Creek General Store's Down to Earth Bakery & Deli, Shaver Lake Coffee & Deli, Hungry Hut, Cressman's and At the Point Burgers […]

Join us as we look at the Dalton Gang and their crime spree 'by the numbers'. Between 1890 and 1892, Bob, Bill, Grat and Emmett cut a swath of murder and mayhem across the Old West, robbing trains and banks. Even Wonder Valley, right here in our own backyard, still bears the mark of their […]

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 […]

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 […]

Come out to the Museum and help get the trails and grounds in shape. They need some love and we need your help. This is a two day event and you may register for one day or two days. Saturday, June 11 at 8am and Sunday, June 12 at 8 am. It is important that […]

SPONSORED BY: Sierra Forest Products Outback Materials We expect a lot of people at this event! Please register by clicking here.   Presentation Summary - “Over the last 20+ years I’ve been extremely interested incollecting images of Central California that were captured between the late1880s through the early 1930s.  I’ve amassed over 20,000+ images, mostlyin the […]

Join us for our 2022 Annual Fundraiser Dinner Click here to purchase Theme - "Rocks, Sawmills & Bears, Oh My" Program starts at 4:30 with a sawmill presentation my Norm Saude. Proceeds benefit Hayden Sawmill exhibit, enclosure for our grizzly and a geology display.  Advance Ticket Purchase Required - $150 per person  Two bottles of […]

Performers: Deja Too! Returning to our Friday in the Pines Concert Series for their 3rd year we have Deja Too!  Deja Too! consists of Jim "Gumbo" Furnas on Acoustic Guitar & National Resonator, Jeff Hallock on Harmonica and Don "Hef" Heflin on Acoustic Guitar and Acoustic Bass.  They have been playing together over 19 years. They […]

No registration required! Join Doug and Debbie Kroeper on the Museum of the Sierra’s first Hikes for History of the season! An easy informative hike about the Mill Ponds in Shaver and the use of the flumes to transport lumber to the sawmill in Clovis. The hike will follow the spur from the SJ&E Railroad […]

Soak in a Summer Sound Bath in Shaver Lake @ The Museum of the Sierra (Camp Edison turn-off) Relax in the Pines with Yoga Nidra while the healing vibrations of crystal singing bowls, chimes, bells, and a symphonic gong invite you on a mystical sound journey. Sunday June 26th 9-11 am $20 in advance, $25 […]

Sponsored by Shaver Lake Visitors Bureau GoShaver.org   

Join the Museum of the Sierra for the Annual Pancake & Egg Breakfast is scheduled for Sunday, July 3rd from 7:00 - 11:00 am at the Shaver Lake Community Center.   Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, juice and coffee.   Breakfast purchased at the door: $7 Adults 13+ $4 Children 5-12 Free […]

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 […]