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Free to all. Join us in the red barn at the Ely Stage Stop Museum for the monthly Fiddler’s Jam featuring members of the Northern California Old Time Fiddler’s Association and guests. Music starts at noon. Food and drinks are available and there is always a raffle basket of goodies.
On Saturday, April 9, Dr. John Parker, LCHS President, will be presenting a talk ‘Anderson Marsh: The Back Story’, plus, a documentary film, ‘A Walk Through Time’. This is a members-only event at which you can join at the door.
Next year is the 40th anniversary of the acquisition of Anderson Marsh and Ranch as a new State Historic Park. With its majestic landscapes, diverse wildlife, and a history spanning 14,000 years, Anderson Marsh State Historic Park is one of the most unique places in all of California. What extraordinary events led to the park’s creation?
Dr. John Parker will present the story of the 6 years of behind-the-scenes work it took to secure the funds to acquire the park; including nominating the area to the National Register of Historic Places, public awareness work, people getting fired, recall campaigns, fines, fraud, arrests, and ‘Devine’ intervention.
Dr. Parker will also show the Emmy award winning documentary “A Walk Through Time” that presents the history of the Anderson Marsh State Historic Park, and the people who used it.
This is an exclusive, members-only event, however, you are welcome to join on arrival.
On Sunday, April 3, we hope to see you for our next Fiddler’s Jam, an entertaining afternoon provided by members of the Northern California Old Time Fiddler’s Association and guests. Enjoy great music and delicious food such as pie and BBQ, plus beer and wine.
THE LAKE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND ELY STAGE STOP MUSEUM
PRESENT
ANDERSON MARSH: THE BACK STORY
Who can attend: Historical Society members only.
When: April 9th, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Where: The Ely Stage Stop Museum at 9921 Soda Bay Road, just north of Kit’s Corner off HWY 29 between Lower Lake and Kelseyville
DESCRIPTION
Next year is the 40th anniversary of the acquisition of Anderson Marsh and Ranch as a new State Historic Park.
Dr. John Parker will give a talk about the 6 years of behind-the-scenes work it took to secure the funds to acquire the park; including nominating the area to the National Register of Historic Places, public awareness work, people getting fired, recall campaigns, fines, fraud, arrests, and Devine intervention.
Dr. Parker will also show the Emmy award winning documentary “A Walk Through Time” that presents the history of the Anderson Marsh State Historic Park and the people who used it.
To join the Historical Society ahead of the program, go to http://elystagestop.com/support/ and download, fill out and return the membership form and dues to the address on the form.
Or come to the event and join at the door.
Free to all. Monthly Fiddler’s Jam, this Sunday, in the barn at the Ely Stage Stop Museum. Noon till 2. At 9921 Soda Bay Road, Just north of Kitt’s Corner off HWY 29 between Lower Lake and Kelseyville. Join us for some old time fiddle music.
Free to all. Monthly Fiddler’s Jam, this Sunday, in the barn at the Ely Stage Stop Museum. Noon till 2. At 9921 Soda Bay Road, Just north of Kitt’s Corner off HWY 29 between Lower Lake and Kelseyville. Join us for some old time fiddle music.
22h · Last year, the Ely Stage Coach Stop and County Museum celebrated its 10th anniversary. To recognize this achievement, I stopped by to present a Congressional certificate and a United States flag that was flown over the Capitol to the Lake County Historical Society Board members.Thank you for hosting me and here’s to the next 10 years!
1876 TAVERNIER PAINTING OF A POMO CEREMONY AT ELEM1876 TAVERNIER PAINTING OF A POMO CEREMONY AT ELEM
Special Presentation in the Ely Museum barn on February 12, 1:00. Archaeologist John Parker and Elem Cultural Leader Robert Geary will team up to talk about the:
This is in honor of the current display of the painting and Pomo cultural life featured at the de Young Museum in San Francisco between now and April 17th.
A life-size replica of the painting will be on-hand. If you can’t make it to San Francisco, come to the Ely on Feb. 12th to see and hear about Tavernier’s best work of art
The earliest depiction of Clear Lake Native Americans known. A great exhibit put together by Robert Geary and other traditional Pomo featured this month at the DeYoung in SF.
Fiddler’s Jam Sunday (Dec. 5th) in the barn at the Ely Museum. Last Fiddler’s Jam of the year. Come by and enjoy the music. Noon till 2. See you there. I hear we will have pumpkin cheese cake. We will be taking a break in January. The Fiddlers will return on February 6 from noon to 2:00. For a great Christmas present stop up to the museum and select one of our many books on Lake County history.
