Museum of the Sierra Folklore Webinar Series: Bad Boys of the Central Sierra
Date/Time: Thursday, March 31st at 6:00 pmLocation: Zoom Meeting RoomSpeaker: Steve MerrillCost: FREE!Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/folklore-webinar-series-bad-boys-of-the-central-sierra-tickets-288301907767Presentation Overview:Evans and Sontag: Train robbers of the Old West, right here in the Central Valley. Simmering anger at the all-dominating Southern Pacific railroad erupted into five violent train robberies in between 1889 and 1892. Aften months on the run to Eshom Valley, […]
2:00 pm 31st Annual Members Meeting
Museum Media Room & Outside SeatingMembership Social 2:00 @ CSHS Museum Media Room Annual Meeting 2:30 @ CSHS Seating Outside Museum Media Room BOD Election Meeting Immediately Following Effective March 1, 2022 Fresno County Guidelines "Strong Recommendation" that all persons, regardless of vaccine status, continue indoor […]
Sierra Voices #1 – Search & Rescue in the Sierra Nevada
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 […]
1pm-4pm – A Taste of Shaver
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 […]
The Dalton Gang’s Life of Crime — It didn’t add up! – Museum of the Sierra
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 […]
9:00 Docent & 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 […]
Steam-up/Powerhouse Demo #2
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 […]