EL DORADO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

PLACERVILLE, CA

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The El Dorado County Historical Society Museum in Placerville, California is a museum dedicated to preserving and sharing the history, culture and heritage of El Dorado County. The museum is housed in a historic building from 1853, and displays artifacts from the Gold Rush period, local pioneers, and the Native American tribes who inhabited the area. The museum also features collections that represent other aspects of El Dorado County's history, including agriculture, transportation, mining, and early industry.

The museum offers a range of interactive exhibits and activities, providing visitors with an engaging and educational experience. Visitors can explore the museum’s exhibits on the first floor, and take a self-guided tour of the museum’s historic artifacts, photographs, and documents. The museum also features a research library, where visitors can explore the history of El Dorado County through books, newspapers, and other resources.

The El Dorado County Historical Society Museum also hosts a variety of educational programs and special events throughout the year. Visitors can attend lectures, workshops, and other events that focus on El Dorado County’s history and culture. The museum also offers educational programs and activities for school groups, as well as family-friendly events for all ages.

The El Dorado County Historical Society Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Admission is free, and the museum offers free parking. The museum is also wheelchair-accessible.

EL DORADO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PLACERVILLE CA. US MID #8400600533

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

Contact EL DORADO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

EL DORADO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
524 MAIN ST
PLACERVILLE
CA
95667

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EL DORADO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM Information

MID # 8400600533
Name EL DORADO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.729501, -120.798655
CODES FIPS State Code: 06
FIPS County Code: 017
US Census Tract: 031200
US Census Block: 3007