Tahoe History Days: The Pioneers in South Lake Tahoe

Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/02/2019 - 12:41pm
Event Date: 
July 5, 2019 - 11:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Looking for a family-friendly activity in South Lake Tahoe on Friday? The fireworks will be over so plan a visit to take a step back in time to visit with early pioneers.

In their inaugural Tahoe History Days, the Lake Tahoe Historical Society will start off the holiday by participating in the South Lake Tahoe 4th of July Parade. Catch them on their wagon!

Then, on Friday, join them at the museum as they hold Tahoe History Days 2019: The Pioneers from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Visit with John C. Fremont, Yank Clement and Charlie Parkhurst. There will be hands-on activities for the whole family, docent tours of the museum's new exhibits, the historic cabin and a special peek inside the oldest commercial building on the South Shore, the Osgood Toll House.

Watch Lake of the Sky I and II movies, enjoy refreshments and much more, including a booth hosted by the Daughters of the American Revolution. Find out what they are up to at the historic Pioneer Cemetary.

The History Museum is located at 3058 Lake Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe near the Senior Center and campground. Grab an Al Tahoe Walking Tour map and hear about plans for the latest walking tour, the Lakeside Park neighborhood. The bookstore is fully stocked with a great selection of Lake Tahoe history books, pioneer cookbooks and things for the kids.

For more information, visit www.laketahoemuseum.org or call 530.541.5458.