lake tahoe history museum
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue reopens midtown station
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/27/2020 - 4:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) once again has three fire stations operating in the city limits. Their Station #2 on Lake Tahoe Boulevard in the Al Tahoe neighborhood reopened at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
In 2015 the City had let Cal Tahoe JPA move the ambulance service into the station when SLTFR restructured and moved all ambulance duties over to the JPA. In return they gave up their fire station for five years.
Sleigh rides, music, Santa and more part of annual Holiday in History in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 10:32pm
Event Date:
December 14, 2019 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe History Museum has transformed into a scene of Christmases past, and they are opening up to the whole community on Saturday, December 14 for the free annual Holidays in History Open House.
The museum opens its doors at 11:00 a.m. Enjoy book store specials, a decorated historic cabin, docent tours, and their special spiced cider, all until 7:00 p.m.
Then, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., join in all the reindeer fun! The party moves over to the SLT Recreation Center gym for an evening of free family enjoyment.
Next Lake Tahoe Historical Society Fireside Chat on Highway 395
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/05/2019 - 10:47am
Event Date:
October 22, 2019 - 7:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Historical Society is holding its next Fireside Chat at the historic Camp Richardson Hotel on Tuesday, October 22 at 7:00 p.m. The speaker that evening will be author David Woodruff. His presentation will be "Tales Along El Camino Sierra, A Sentimental Journey along Highway 395," the topic of two of his books.
Fireside Chats are held in the lobby in front of their fireplace.
Winners of Lake Tahoe Blue Ribbon Awards to be announced November 8
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/28/2018 - 12:39pm
Event Date:
November 8, 2018 - 5:30pm
Over 80 local nominees will be celebrated during the 11th annual Blue Ribbon Awards on Thursday, Nov. 8 at MontBleu Resort starting at 5:30 p.m.
The public is invited to join the Tahoe Chamber in celebrating the businesses and individuals that make the South Shore a great community to live, work and play.
South Lake Tahoe City Council agenda
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/30/2018 - 11:21pm
Monday night's special session of the South Lake Tahoe City Council was scheduled for not only Brown Act and AB 1234 (ethics) training, but it was also time to interview candidates for the interim position of city manager. Tuesday's Council meeting has a closed session scheduled to name the person to fill the position.
On Tuesday, the Council has a full agenda:
Weekend full of holiday events in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/09/2017 - 1:03am
'Tis the season to be merry and ready to have fun in South Lake Tahoe!
Here is a list of some of things one can enjoy this weekend:
Santa, caroling and sleigh rides at Holiday in History
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/27/2017 - 10:14pm
Event Date:
December 9, 2017 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join in the holiday fun at the Lake Tahoe History museum complex on Saturday, December 9, 2017.
It all starts at 11:00 a.m., with the decorated museum and cabin both open for tours with hot cider and treats all day. Then, at 5:00 p.m. its all about celebrating with Santa coming by sleigh and rides on the sleigh for all, ukulele Christmas music, the South Lake Tahoe Children's Coral Society, free kids activities including gift making and refreshments.
This is a free event for all ages.
Popular children's Lake Tahoe History Club returns
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/20/2017 - 9:26am
Event Date:
April 8, 2017 - 1:00pm
The Lake Tahoe History Club returns to South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, April 8 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Learn about the past through games, imagination and hands-on activities. The History Club is designed for children, and based on the past club experiences, everyone has a blast and the participants don't want it to end!
Due to limited class size, reservations are required. The cost is $20 per child. To reserve your spot, call the Lake Tahoe History Museum at 530.541.5458.
South Lake Tahoe Senior Citizens, Inc. are providing their space for the History Club.
Holiday in History at museum to feature sleigh rides and Santa
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 1:17am
Event Date:
December 10, 2016 - 5:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Historical Society is inviting the whole community to come out to the museum on Saturday, December 10 for their annual Holiday in History.
While the main event starts at 5:00 p.m., children are invited to come by and use their antique World War II phone to make a call to the North pole between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Then, starting at 5:00 p.m., Santa and Mrs. Santa will arrive by sleigh, then everyone can jump on board for free rides.
Blue Ribbon Awards presented on Thursday during ceremony and dinner
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/08/2016 - 5:13pm
Event Date:
November 10, 2016 - 5:30pm
From quality shopping, accommodations, recreation and dining options to the myriad service providers and businesses, the Blue Ribbon Awards honor all that business should be. This important awards program salutes those businesses that are making significant contributions to the South Shore economy.
Nominations revealed for Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/19/2016 - 12:42pm
The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for their annual Blue Ribbon Awards with 80 nominations from the community. The program recognizes businesses and individuals who excel in working as one in an effort to improve the quality of life on the South Shore.
Kid's History Club a new feature at Lake Tahoe Museum
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/12/2016 - 8:21pm
Event Date:
August 17, 2016 - 9:00am
Young visitors to the Lake Tahoe History Museum have been enjoying old-fashioned games and crafts when stopping ball all summer, now they can enjoy them during the new three-hour long History Club adventure on Wednesday, August 17.
Visitors and locals are invited to join in on the club's activities which have been designed for children to experience activities from the past, learn a new skill, play a game, and use their imagination.
Due to limited class size, reservations are required. The cost is $20 per child.
"Teddy Roosevelt" and others in this year's Chautauqua
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/03/2016 - 9:46am
Event Date:
August 13, 2016 - 5:15pm
Teddy Roosevelt once said the Chautauqua is "the most American thing about America." Audiences will soon be able to see one of these historical, and entertaining, events on the South Shore when the Lake Tahoe Historical Society presents their annual Chautauqua at Lake Tahoe August 13 at 6:30 p.m. There is a cocktail party with fabulous appetizers at 5:15 p.m., which is included in the price of admission.
Historical walking and bike tour through the Al Tahoe neighborhood
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/04/2016 - 7:55pm
The popular historical walking and biking tour through the Al Tahoe neighborhood in South Lake Tahoe has taken a big step forward and is now easy for everyone to participate.
Joining forces, the City of South Lake Tahoe and Lake Tahoe Historical Society have placed permanent posts in nine locations through the neighborhood, all in spots where history took place.
"History Lives Here!" was rolled out in the summer of 2015 as part of the City's 50th anniversary celebration. Now with the posters placed on permanent posts, the historical spots are not only fun to find, but easy to see.
Memorial Service for Robert Porter Rockwell, Jr “Old Long Skis”
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/29/2016 - 6:23pm
Event Date:
June 11, 2016 - 1:00pm
The community is invited to a memorial service on June 11, 2016 for Robert Porter Rockwell, Jr. who was also well known in South Lake Tahoe as “Old Long Skis.” He died on November 3, 2015, and his family and loved ones were waiting for a summer memorial service, where everyone could gather outdoors and celebrate his life.
Mountain Resort Television daily segment
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/21/2016 - 8:06pmMountain Resort Television reporter Austyn Harrington covers the history of the Plumas County Ski Club Longboard Race, which was held on Sunday. Longboard Races such as this event, date back into the mid 1800's, and the Lake Tahoe History Museum in South Lake Tahoe has a display of long skis and the history of Snowshoe Thompson (and a set of his skis too!).
Learn how to be a history sleuth at the museum in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 3:32pm
Event Date:
March 22, 2016 - 2:00pm
Are you a museum nut? A mystery lover? If so, the Lake Tahoe Historical Society is holding something right up your alley!
Archivist Marilyn Long will share how to be a historic sleuth. The museum;s collection has 48 years worth of donations, and in some years there have been over 700 items donated, many without a story. Many times, loved ones are going through a relative's belongings after they pass away, offering donations of photos and other things in their collection that they have no clue of origin, only that it is from Lake Tahoe.
Mysteries of the Lake Tahoe History Museum Collection
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/05/2016 - 1:42pm
Event Date:
March 22, 2016 - 2:00pm
Are you a museum nut? A mystery lover? Our next event at the museum might be just right for you! Archivist Marilyn Long will share how to be a historic sleuth. Our museum collection has 48 years worth of donations, and in some years we've seen over 700 items donated, many without a story. What secrets do they hold? Tuesday, March 22 at 2 pm at the Lake Tahoe History Museum, Marilyn will be on hand to help you with your exploration. Stop by the museum to pick up your ticket soon....only 30 spots are available! $5 for non-members, $3 for members.
Before Hwy 50 it was horses and wagons on the Johnson Cut-Off
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/09/2016 - 6:43pm
The trip is hot and dry. A layer of several feet of dust lined the route, flying around as the wheels of the wagons and hooves of the horses pass over. The road is steep and over granite along the 130 miles from the Carson Valley to Placerville. When not the middle of summer, the road is muddy or buried by snow. A horse could cover the terrain in 24-hours.
The road is Johnson's Cut-off and the year is 1852. It was built by John Calhoun "Cock-eye" Johnson as a way to cut off 50 miles and 2,000 feet in elevation from the common route people took over Donner Summit as they emigrated West.
South Lake Tahoe students learn about local history
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/16/2015 - 11:57am
Who were the first residents of the Lake Tahoe basin? How do you convey the word "SOS" in Morse Code? What is the 1930's cabin tour? If you don't know the answers to these questions, ask a third grader.
In the month of October, 220 students from third grade classes in Lake Tahoe Unified School District took field trips to the Lake Tahoe History Museum where they spent a morning with hands on displays, singing and docent led museum tours.
The school tours started in 2010 when Jackie Dumin, the Tallac Site Director for the U.S. Forest Service, developed the program.
Blue Ribbon Award Nominees Announced by TahoeChamber
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/14/2014 - 8:29pm
The nomination period for the 2014 Blue Ribbon Awards ended on Friday, October 10 at noon. TahoeChamber’s prestigious awards program that recognizes exceptional South Shore businesses received over 175 nominations for eight separate award categories. The finalists and winners will be announced at the 7th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards dinner and ceremony on November 13 at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Tickets for the awards ceremony are now available for purchase at www.tahoechamber.org.
The Nominees:
