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We also enjoy speaker presentations, free first Saturday tours, occasional bus trips, dedications, and special events that will vary from year to year. We always need volunteers and appreciate any help anyone cares to give. Just leave a message on the museum phone (916) 685-8155

Usually, the first Saturday of September from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. We also present the Historical Society's "Historian of the Year" award - FREE event

  ELK GROVE CITIZEN 2024 - "Elk Grove Historical Society is inviting the community to a modern barn raising. The manual labor will be replaced with good food and music, as the society raises money for a barn to display historical carriages and host events. The Raise the Barn Banquet is held on a Friday every August at District56. Ticket options and sponsorships are offered at various levels to raise funds to build the barn event center. Historical society Past President Jim Entrican said the barn would fill out a plan that the society has been working on for decades, as it develops Heritage Park, its location at the northwest corner of Elk Grove Regional Park. Published in 1982, the plan envisioned the Elk Grove Hotel, a jail, a blacksmith…

The fourth weekend in June at the museum, 4 days from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm - Free admission. The Elk Grove Historical Society’s beloved annual Yard Sale returns June 25–28, 2026, for four full days of treasure hunting, vintage finds, and community fun at the museum. Held the fourth weekend in June from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM each day, this popular event offers free admission and an incredible selection of antiques, collectibles, household goods, books, décor, and unique treasures generously donated by the community. Whether you’re searching for hidden gems, supporting local history, or simply enjoying a cherished Elk Grove tradition, the Yard Sale is a can’t-miss summer event for shoppers of all ages.

lways the Saturday before Mothers Day at the museum  You may print the order form and mail it or purchase tickets on-line below. If ordering on-line, when you see this at the end of your order, Help keep Zeffy free for Elk Grove Historical Society A California Non Profit Organization  (optional) Your generosity allows Elk Grove Historical Society A California Non Profit Organization to use Zeffy's 100% free fundraising and emailing platform with unlimited support, making your impact even stronger. You can scroll down with the arrow to "other" and not pay any additional fees.

Sunday, December 1, 2019 Please join us for a preview of all the beautifully decorated historically themed rooms of the Stage Stop Museum. It will be an evening of merriment and delight. Wine and Hors D’oeuvres – Silent auction – $40 per person Mail checks to EG Historical Society, P.O. Box 562, E.G., 95759

The purpose of this calendar is to display the monthly class assignments for Docents and Fire Starters for the Rhoads School Living History Program through the 2019-1920 school year. Hopefully, it will be a resource that all can use to check assignments. If there are any changes, please contact Louie as soon as possible so he can make corrections to keep us all current. We have only listed the school and the docent on each date as there is only so much room. Fire Statrers are listed at the bottom for their assigned weekday. If there is a known request for costumes it will be noted. For confidentiality’s sake, no contact information is listed. All should have their own copies, but all assignments information and contact information is still listed…