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Educational Outreach Programs

The Folsom History Museum’s education outreach program, Museum Adventures: Pioneers in the Classroom, is designed as an interactive “traveling trunk” presentation. A costumed Living History volunteer, dressed as a character from Folsom’s history, visits a school with a trunk containing belongings similar to ones used by early pioneers. This program brings history alive for students by giving them a greater understanding and appreciation of what life was like for an early pioneer. These programs are created to complement the curriculum standards of the California Board of Education, utilize the unique resources of the Museum’s artifact collection, and inspire students to reach a new understanding of California’s heritage

Since 2001, the Museum has offered its program entitled Trails & Tales about Nancy Kelsey, the first American woman to enter California by the overland route. In first person narrative, using authentic museum artifacts, “Nancy” relates stories about the first overland crossing, first impressions of the Folsom area and details of what it was like to be a settler. In 2002, due to the overwhelming positive response from teachers, the Museum expanded this program with a Mission Moments. Mission Moments demonstrates many of the cultural, economic and environmental changes in California brought about by Spanish colonization and the mission system. Indeed, the Folsom area was once part of a large Mexican land grant owned by William Leidesdorff. In 2003, we launched, Folsom Foundations. The program explore the early settlers, the impact of the Gold Rush and how Folsom became a permanent community.

We offer outreach programs for schools in the following areas: Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Fair Oaks, El Dorado Hills and Gold River. Our programs meet the California History and Social Science Standards for “understanding our ancestors from long ago”, “understanding the new nations westward expansion” and “discovering our past and our traditions”. Trails and Tales, designed for 3rd graders, tells the story of Nancy and Ben Kelsey and their cross-country trek to 1841 California. Mission Moments, for 4th grades, discusses the Spanish colonization in California by using the Mission system. Folsom Foundations, for 5th graders, explores our local heritage. There is a charge for these programs. Each presentation takes 1 1/2 hour. Brochures on the programs are available.

If you are interested in booking a presentation please call the Museum at 916-985-2707 or send us an email.

 

April 20   8am- 4pm   Sutter Street Antique Faire Explore the variety of dealers and collectors up and down Sutter Street.
Music, food and entertainment are part of the fun.  The Museum offers some very unique finds of donated items.  Come early and shop!   

April 26- July 14 -- "Play Ball: A History of the Giants"  Baseball is back at the Folsom History Museum. This spring we offer a look at the history of the San Francisco Giants. This private collection will feature gloves, uniforms, programs from the San Francisco Giants glory years. Call the Museum about special events planned during the exhibit. (916) 985-2707

April 26   3pm- 9pm   Fiddlers Jam  -- For lovers of Bluegrass, the Interpretive Area is hosting a BLUEGRASS JAM. Members and friends of the California Bluegrass Association, Sacramento Chapter will bring their banjos, fiddles and fun to this toe tapping event.This is not a performance but an ongoing, multiple jam session.  Any level of player is welcome just bring your interest and the appropriate acoustic bluegrass instrument Families should come to hear great music and stay for
dinner at a restaurant in the Historic District.  Small admission charge.

May 17  11am – 2pm  Sports Card Evaluation Day Bring the vintage Willie Mays baseball card you have had  as a kid and find out what it is worth. In honor of our baseball exhibit we are offer a one day evaluation of all sports related cards by a qualified expert appraiser.  Evaluation cost $5.00 per person.  

June 7  12- 2  Book Signing Alan O’Connor local expert on the history of the Solon will be on hand to talk and sign his recently published book: Gold on the Diamond This event is free but there is a charge for the Museum exhibit on baseball.

June 18th -- Pony Express Re Ride Before e-mail there was regular mail or snail mail as we call it today. However from 1860- 1861, regular mail was transported from Saint Joseph Mo to California by a Pony Express Rider. This historic journey is recaptured in June and the Folsom History Museum, which is located on the site of the original Pony Express Depot is a stop on the ride. Call the Folsom History Museum (916) 985-2707 for more information.

July 2 - NOON -- Cattle Drive -  This amazing event is the kick off to the annual Rodeo. Members of the Rodeo, Equestrian Ladies, and Colorful Characters will proceed the storming of the Longhorn cattle. Museum and event are free.

Save the Date: July  19   Quilt Evaluation Day 

August 1- September 30  Annual Antique Quilt and Vintage Clothing Show

Ongoing Docent Training
We are looking for friendly, outgoing and flexible volunteers to train as educational docents. We provide the training, you provide the fun. Call Gaynell Wald, Education Coordinator @ 916-985-2707 or email her at
education@FolsomHistoryMusuem.org

October - June Museum Tours and Outreach Programs 
Book a tour or outreach program today. The Museum offers a wonderful educational docent led tours. Tours can include other historic sites as well as the museum. The Museum Education Outreach program comes to your school. The schedule is flexible. There is a small fee for these programs. Call the Museum to schedule today!

 

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Hours: Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Days and times subject to change without notification.
Admission: $3 for adults. $2 for youth. Children under 12 are FREE.
Parking: parking available in front and across the street from the Museum
Address:  823 Sutter St., Folsom, CA, 95630-2440 Get directions from MapQuest. 916.985-2707
Easy access from Light Rail and Bike Trail

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