Photo Courtesy of Northern Mariposa County History Center
Coulterville’s Museum Back Open for 2017
Gala Reopening
The Northern Mariposa County History Center held its annual Gala on February 4, 2017 celebrating the reopening of the museum after being closed a month for cleaning and refreshing displays. The skies parted for a few hours, so that we had a wonderful turnout. Good food, good drinks, and great company with plenty of time for visiting, snacking and touring the museum. And, thanks to the generosity of our supporters, the museum’s coffers have increased by nearly $4,000, which will help defray operating expenses.
Committee chair, Cathy Partan, thanks everyone who helped to make this event a success. Museum docents prepared the sweet and savory snacks, Indigeny Reserve donated both apple and berry hard cider, and Due Ragazze Vineyards’ co-owner, Jack Cardoza, was on hand to pour wine for the museum’s guests.
There are many new, interesting exhibits in the museum, including a display featuring the family of Jim Wagner, early day settlers in Coulterville.
The museum then reopened on February 9th to the public. This year the history center’s hours of operation will be Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. plus most long holiday weekends. These additional days for the remainder of 2017 include Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th; both Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th on Independence Day weekend and Labor Day, Monday, September 4th. We hope to see you there!
Join the Northern Mariposa County History Center for Breakfast!
Shawn Shimer serving breakfast
Monthly - 2nd Sunday
Top ‘o the Mornin’ to You! On Sunday, March 12th, 2017 Daylight Savings time begins and it’s less than a week before St. Patrick’s Day… so Spring Forward and enjoy a great breakfast at the Coulterville Old Schoolhouse, located at the corner of Broadway and Cemetery Streets. All you can eat pancakes, eggs cooked the way you want them, bacon or sausage are served from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Adults are $5.00, children just $3.00 and a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children) is $15.00. This is a great bargain for you and an important fund-raiser for the museum! Raffle prizes to choose from include Sciabica's olive oil, restaurant gift certificates and lots of baked goods. If you’re an early riser, your assistance helping serve and/or clean up would be gratefully appreciated (just this once or every month)! Just call the museum at (209) 878-3015 to learn more.
The Northern Mariposa County History Center is a 501c3 private, non-profit charitable organization established in 1976, with the museum opening to the public in 1980. Displays and historic photos provide an authentic glimpse of the life and times of the pioneers who helped settle the local area in the 1800’s and early 1900’s. Hours in 2017 are Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
CoyoteFest Planning Gets Underway
CoyoteFest Chairperson, Jessica Mimnaugh, has set the date for the initial planning meeting for the CoyoteFest on Sunday, March 12th at 4 p.m. at the Coulterville Community Club. All local non-profit organizations interested in participating are urged to send a representative or three. Come learn how your organization can get involved!
Be sure and check out what’s happening at the museum on the “Northern Mariposa County History Center” Facebook page. The Northern Mariposa County History Center is a 501c3 private, non-profit charitable organization established in 1976, with the Coulterville museum opening to the public in 1980. Displays and historic photos provide an authentic glimpse of the life and times of the pioneers who helped settle the local area in the 1800’s and early 1900’s. It is dependent on community support for its operations. Come get involved!
