Photo Courtesy of Northern Mariposa County History Center
NORTHERN MARIPOSA COUNTY HISTORY CENTER BACK IN ACTION
After a successful “gala” reopening, the Northern Mariposa County History Center resumed its regular hours in early February and is now open every week through the end of the year, Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop on by and see the new Varain Family Display as well as the Transportation, Country Kitchen and other fascinating exhibits.
NMCHC’s SPRING SPEAKER SERIES Begins
Mark Your Calendars for the First Saturday, March thru June!
All presentations will be held in the historic IOOF building located at 5030 Main St., Coulterville beginning at 4 p.m. and are free to all.
On Saturday, March 5th, Jim Phillips, a member of a pioneer family that settled in the Groveland area will share his knowledge and memories about the Big Oak Flat Road and the Carl Inn, as well as his collection of photos and a map of these places as they were in the early 1900’s. There is no charge for this presentation although donations are appreciated.
On Saturday, April 2nd, Linette St. Vrain will share will share her pioneer family’s history since arriving in California during the 1850’s, including their early settlement in Pleasant Valley (an area flooded out by the creation of Lake McClure), the establishment the Varain Ranch in New Years Diggings in the 1880’s (now part of the Don Pedro area) and some of their more “colorful” descendents. The Varain family is also this year’s featured pioneer family at the museum.
On Saturday, May 7th, Jay Barnes, will focus on the Mather Saddle and Pack Station and then on Saturday, June 4th, Robert Oakley will share his research and knowledge about the Great Flood of 1862.
Shawn Shimer serving breakfast
Monthly/ 2nd Sunday
On Sunday, March 13th, Daylight Savings time starts so spring forward and come on over to the Old Schoolhouse, located at the corner of Broadway and Cemetery Sts in Coulterville for a hearty breakfast! 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.
Volunteer Opportunity! If you’re an early riser, your assistance helping serve and/or clean up would be gratefully appreciated! Just call the museum at 209-878-3015 to learn more.
COYOTEFest - Saturday, September 24, 2016
Car Show – Parade – Coyote Howl Contest – Booths – Games
Planning gets underway this month. All local non-profits are encouraged to get involved. Opportunities for fund-raising and continuing to build the largest single event in Coulterville abound! Call 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. It is dependent on community support for its operations. Come get involved! We have opportunities to serve as a docent (just a 3 hour a month commitment) as well as to help maintain and improve the building and grounds and to serve on the breakfast crew. More information can be found on the NMCHC website: CoultervilleHistoryCenter.org, or call 209-878-3015 to learn more.
