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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
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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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