Discover an extraordinary adventure this summer with the Placer County Museums’ Heritage Trail Museums Tour! Explore iconic sites and diverse cultural experiences with 27 museums and historic sites scattered from Roseville to North Lake Tahoe, offering free admission during select dates throughout September 2, 2023. Enjoy fun activities such as live music and historical reenactments as you collect your stamps for the chance to be eligible to win a gift basket!
Explore the Heritage Trail Museums Tour
Placer County Museums is proud to present the Heritage Trail Museums Tour, featuring 27 museums and historical sites from Roseville to North Lake Tahoe, offering free admission on select dates through September 2, 2023. Visitors can enjoy diverse cultural and historical experiences at some of the most iconic locations in Placer County, such as the Placer County Fair in Roseville. This summer, make sure to explore the Heritage Trail Museums Tour for a truly unforgettable experience!
Summer Fun with Placer County Museums
Placer County Museums offer an exceptional opportunity to learn about the region’s captivating history and engage with local community members. With a full list of participating museums, free dates, opening hours, and activities available on the Heritage Trail Museums Tour blog, summer fun is sure to be had!
Explore the Heritage Trail
The Sierra College Natural History Museum in Rocklin launched the Heritage Trail on June 3 and it will culminate on September 2 at the Forest Hill Divide Museum in Foresthill and the 20-Mile Museum and History Hub in the Truckee/Tahoe/Donner Summit area. Along the trail, visitors are invited to join in fun, family-friendly activities such as live music, historical reenactments, and more. A bonus is the ‘Get Up and Go’ card, which can be picked up at any participating museum to be eligible for a gift basket drawing if eight stamps are collected.
For those who cannot join the Heritage Trail Day, museums are still open during regular hours of operation and visitors can still get their Get-Up-Go cards stamped. Furthermore, students in K to 12th grade entering in the Fall of 2023 have the opportunity to win a Samsung Galaxy tablet, a Kindle Fire, or backpacks full of school supplies by completing a student scavenger hunt card, available at participating museums.
2023 Schedule:
- June 17th: Bernhard Museum and Benton Welty Schoolroom
- June 24th: Maidu Museum & Historic Site, Roseville Telephone Museum, and Roseville Historical Society Carnegie Museum
- July 8th: Loomis Basin Historical Society at the Loomis Library and Community Learning Center, Griffith Quarry Museum, and Rocklin History Museum
- July 15th: Golden Drift Museum and Colfax Area Heritage Museum
- July 22nd: Placer County Museum, Gold Rush Museum, and Western States Trail Museum (Placer County Visitor’s Bureau)
- August 5th: Summit Tunnel Conservation Association Hike
- August 13th: Gatekeepers Museum and Watson Cabin
- August 19th: Museum of Truckee History, Truckee Railroad Museum, and Truckee Old Jail Museum
- August 26th: Placer County Archives and Collections Facility and DeWitt History Museum
- September 2nd: Donner Summit Historical Society’s 20 Mile Museum and History Hub, and Forest Hill Divide Museum
We proudly announce the 2023 Schedule, which includes visits to many historical museums and sites. On June 17th, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the Bernhard Museum and Benton Welty Schoolroom. The following week, on June 24th, guests can visit the Maidu Museum & Historic Site, Roseville Telephone Museum, and Roseville Historical Society Carnegie Museum. On July 8th, one can experience the Loomis Basin Historical Society at the Loomis Library and Community Learning Center, Griffith Quarry Museum, and Rocklin History Museum. On July 15th, the Golden Drift Museum and Colfax Area Heritage Museum are available for exploration. Placer County Museum, Gold Rush Museum, and Western States Trail Museum (Placer County Visitor’s Bureau) can be visited on July 22nd. On August 5th, the Summit Tunnel Conservation Association Hike is open to all, followed by a visit to the Gatekeepers Museum and Watson Cabin on August 13th. August 19th provides the opportunity to explore the Museum of Truckee History, Truckee Railroad Museum, and Truckee Old Jail Museum. Finally, on August 26th, one can visit Placer County Archives and Collections Facility and DeWitt History Museum. To conclude the tour, the Donner Summit Historical Society’s 20 Mile Museum and History Hub, and Forest Hill Divide Museum are open on September 2nd.
Divided into three sections, the Placer County Museums Heritage Trail Museums Tour offers a versatile and educational journey that spans the entire county. From guided tours that encompass multiple municipal buildings and tourist attractions to family-oriented events that celebrate unique regional culture and lore, there is something for everyone eager to experience the area’s rich heritage. With plenty of opportunities to engage with the local community and gain stamps for a chance to win a gift basket, visitors can take advantage of all the Heritage Trail Museums Tour has to offer.
