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Membership

The following Corporations and Companies are proud sponsors of the Folsom Historical Society, Folsom History Museum and Folsom Interpretive Center.

Wagon Master Sponsors
Kikkoman's
Wells Fargo
Folsom Chamber of Commerce
County of Sacramento

Silver Miner Sponsors
Target Stores

Gold Miner Sponsors
GenCorp (Aerojet)
City of Folsom

Levels of Membership

There are several levels of membership opportunities at the Museum for individuals, businesses, and families. Your membership entitles you to receive free admission for a year, a quarterly newsletter, current events, along with special VIP reception invitations and store discounts.

Senior          
Individual      
Family         
Non-profit
Business
$10
$20
$30
$30
$60

Corporations also have the unique opportunity to sponsor some of the Museum's exhibits and events. Corporate Sponsorship categories

Prospector $500 Advertisement in quarterly newsletters and invitations to all exhibit openings

Wagon master $1000 All benefits of the Prospector level plus Sponsor recognition for each new exhibit

Silver Miner $1500 All benefits of the Wagon master level plus Sponsor recognition for educational programs and school tours. Also free admission for all employees on corporation day.

Gold Miner $2000 All benefits of the Silver Miner plus Museum sponsorship for all activities connected with the Folsom Historical Society

Volunteer Opportunities

The heart and soul of the Museum are volunteers. There are many opportunities available to all who wish to participate in preserving Folsom's rich history. There are volunteer opportunities in the gift shop, as tour docents, volunteers to visit schools as part of the educational outreach program, reception volunteers and more.

Currently, we could use volunteers for the following areas:

 


Facility Rental

This wonderful Museum is available for rental to organizations and businesses, hosting special events and receptions. The cost to rent the Museum is just $200 that includes set-up, clean up and staff attendance during the event.

Reference Library & Archive Collection

Upstairs in the Museum is a rare collection of historic books from the Gold Rush era to present day Folsom. The archives is available to do research. An appointment is required. Enjoy authentic historic photographs, archived Folsom Telegraph newspaper editions through the mid 1980's, artifacts, research binders, and reference library.


 

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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