Central Sierra Historical Society

Dinky Creek is looking a bit chilly.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS Sierra Resource Conservation District, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Central Sierra Resiliency Fund and People Food and Land Foundation are teaming up to help the Alder Springs Water Association and property owners with soil stabilization at 10 am on Saturday,... January 9 . We are looking for volunteers to spread weed-free rice straw and fill sandbags to help with erosion control to try to save the second oldest community this side of the Sierras. Training will be provided. To volunteer please send an RSVP to Lisa at [email protected] Meet at the intersection of Auberry Rd and Alder Springs Rd We highly recommend carpooling as parking is limited. Masks required. See more

We need your support now more than ever! We are working on acquiring all of the protective equipment and cleaning supplies that we need to be able to reopen again! The process is challenging and expensive. We understand that many are struggling right now just like we are. If you are able to help, any donation is greatly appreciated!

https://sierrahistorical.org/resiliencyfund/

Central Sierra Historical Society & Museum is temporary closed due to the Creek Fire. At the moment authorities are encouraging people planning to visit Shaver Lake to stay home for possible evacuations and emergency vehicles. Here are a few websites for current information on the Creek Fire and road conditions http://cad.chp.ca.gov/Traffic.aspx http://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/fire/information

The 22nd Annual Black Pot Cookoff...Gone Virtual! Hosted by The Shaver Lake Fishing Club Est - 1902... We are getting closer to our goal but now need your help more than ever So far this year's Black Pot Cookoff (Gone Virtual) Fundraiser has raised over half of our goal for the Central Sierra Historical Society Building & Exhibit fund. With just 2 days left, we need YOUR help to reach our goal of $30,000. Please visit the Black Pot Cookoff...Gone Virtual page now and make your donation by purchasing your Virtual Plates, Raffle Tickets and additional donation amounts. Lets reach our goal before September 1st!!! Your Donations Are Tax Deductible Join us for this year's event *Learn More about the Black Pot Cookoff *Purchase Your Virtual Plates *Purchase Your Raffle Tickets *View our photo gallery while listening to The Bluegrass Element Visit the Black Pot Cookoff...Gone Virtual https://shaverlakefishingclub.org/blackpot-2020/

The Flume & Flume tender cabin is complete. Come check it out here at the Museum. *** We want to Thank Jeff Young and all the volunteers that worked hard on completing such an amazing exhibit.***

Looking for something to do in Shaver Lake. Come visit us here at the Museum. We are open Friday-Sunday 11-3.

The 2020 Black Pot Cookoff Gone Virtual is still happening! Don’t Miss Out! Come hear the Bluegrass music and see what the cooks are mixing up this year! Check out the photo gallery and the Facebook page. Please help support the Central Sierra Historical Society. Gifts are available with your donation! https://shaverlakefishingclub.org/blackpot-2020/

We had a little visitor today

Looking for some fun souvenirs.. Come check out our outdoor Gift Shop. Lots of new items available.

Need something to do in Shaver Lake? Come and visit with us here at the museum from 11-3.

First visitors back at the Museum today!

We can't wait to see our visitors again this weekend!

A little sprucing up at the Museum!

Thank you for all of your support in this process Nathan Magsig!