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Fair Oaks Historical Society Museum
Fair Oaks, California

Culture, General, History, Historical Society

A small museum containing memorabilia of Fair Oaks, which was founded in 1895. It has maps, photos, stories, and artifacts, including a small collection of Indian tools and musical instruments.

Ferndale Museum
Ferndale, California

History

The Ferndale Museum exhibits of the items that have survived from the early days in home-like room settings. Some of the rooms that are on display are a dining room, a kitchen, a bedroom and a parlor. Other exhibits include a seismograph, crank phones.

Fillmore Historical Museum
Fillmore, California

History, Historic House, Historical Society

As you stroll about the Fillmore Historical Museum you will find four historical buildings with treasures from the early days in the Santa Clara valley.

Firehouse -Jail Museum
Covina, California

History

Intimate local history museum that offers much insight and information about agricultural production in the San Gabriel Valley. Many 3D artifacts that illustrate life in the early part of the last century. Scores of schoolchildren visit for a glimpse of early Covina history.

Folger Estate Stable
Woodside, California

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Park, Specialized

Located in Wunderlich County Park, the Folger Estate Stable was renovated in 2010 and now houses a museum, as well as a working stable for privately-owned horses. Museum exhibits feature a timeline of local area history, the development of the Folger Coffee Company, and the importance of the horse in North American culture.

Ford House Museum
Mendocino, California

History, Historic House, Natural History, Nature Centers, Park

The Ford House is a historic home and visitor center for the Mendocino Headlands State Park. It was built in 1854 for Jerome Ford, the village of Mendocino's aknowledged founder. Being located on Mendocino's main street it serves as a visitor center for the town as well as the Park. One of our main focuses at present is the need for restoration. Due to recurring California State budget cuts, the maintenance of the house has been neglected. The non profit organization that operates the visitor center, Mendocino Area Parks Association, has taken on the task of fundraising in order to help state parks restore and maintain the building.

Fort Sutter Replica
Taft, California

History

Fort Sutter Replica in Taft, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Fresno Historical Society
Fresno, California

Anthropology, Archaeology, Art, Cemetery, Culture, General, History, Historical Society, Library, Military

The Fresno Historical Society Archives welcomes the use of its collections. The mission of an Archives includes two equally important components. In addition to providing access to primary source material for study and research, an Archives is a repository that is charged with the preservation of primary source materials of all kinds.

Farmer's Co-Op Rice Dryer
Dos Palos, California

History

Farmer's Co-Op Rice Dryer in Dos Palos, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Filipino American National Historical Museum
Stockton, California

Culture, History, Historical Society, Library

This is a National Museum celebrating the heritage of Filipinos in the United States. Exhibits will not just be local but from all over the United States.

Filoli
Woodside, California

Arboretum, Art, Botanical Garden, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Library, Park

Located 30 miles south of San Francisco, Filoli is an historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and one of the finest remaining country estates of the early 20th century. Whether enjoying its beauty or pursuing its educational opportunities, we invite you to explore this cherished community resource.

First American Financial Corporation, Historical Collection
Santa Ana, California

History, Library, Specialized

Collection of more than 13,000 historical photos of Orange County, California.

Fontana Historical Society and Museum
Fontana, California

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

The Fontana Historical Society contains books, pamphlets, photographs, yearbooks, maps, phone books, and newspapers pertaining to Fontana's history.

Fort Crooke Historical Museum
Fall River Mills, California

History

Fort Crooke Historical Museum in Fall River Mills, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Fountain and Tallman Soda Works
Placerville, California

History

Fountain and Tallman Soda Works in Placerville, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

June 6 - 8, 2024

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

Thursday, June 6 - Saturday, June 8, 2024

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Hosted by: West Virginia Association of Museums

Our 2024 WVAM Conference will be held at Shepherd Universit

in Shepherdstown, WV on June 6-8, 2024

WVAM conference is a program of papers, presentations, workshops, and poster sessions addressing our theme of “America at 250: West Virginia Plans for the Semiquincentennial.”

Ohio Museums Association 2024 Conference with AMM

July 24 - August 3, 2024

Columbus, Ohio

Ohio Museums Association 2024 Conference with AMM

Wednesday, July 24 - Saturday, August 3, 2024

Hilton Columbus at Easton

Columbus, Ohio

Hosted by: Ohio Museums Association

We’ll kick off the event with a virtual day on Wednesday, July 24, hosted in collaboration with the Association of Midwest Museums (AMM). Then, we’ll gather in-person at the Hilton Columbus at Easton from July 31-August 3 for sessions, networking, and museum exploration. See the conference listing for Association of Midwest Museums for more deetails.

South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

September 16 - 18, 2024

Laurens, South Carolina

South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

Monday, September 16 - Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Laurens County Museum

Laurens, South Carolina

Hosted by: South Carolina Federation of Museums

The SCFM Annual Conference is a time where we can celebrate the impact that museums have made on the state of South Carolina. It’s a time where we can share our successes, learn from our challenges, and grow as museum professionals.

We look forward to this year's conference September 16-18, 2024 in Laurens, SC. This year's theme is Fostering Community: There is No Museum Without "Us."

For more information, please call !!! or email scfm@scmuseums.org ;.

Museums Alaska: 2024 Conference

September 25 - 28, 2024

Fairbanks, Alaska

Museums Alaska: 2024 Conference

Wednesday, September 25 - Saturday, September 28, 2024

Wedgewood Resort

Fairbanks, Alaska

Hosted by: Museums Alaska

Theme: Building Communit

Forge connections with peers, share successes, and tackle challenges together. This biennial event leaves museum professionals feeling inspired

Gain insights, strategies, and practical wisdom for elevating your museum or cultural center's influence

Participate in hands-on workshops designed to turn inspiration into actionable strategies. Leave with the tools you need to grow, learn, and make a difference.

Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

October 13 - 16, 2024

Daytona Beach, Florida

Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

Sunday, October 13 - Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, Florida

Hosted by: Florida Association of Museums

FAM 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition will be held

October 13 – 16 in Daytona Beach!!

Please hold these dates. Watch our FAM website for more conference details.

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