Historical Society of Alpine County

08/05/2026

So exciting to see one of our own on TV.

08/05/2026

🎥 Have you seen Steve's latest adventure?

Steve from Sidetrack Adventures recently visited our little museum during his recent visit to Alpine County! If you watch his latest video, you'll even catch a visit to the Alpine County Museum around the 22-minute mark. 😊

But don't stop there—the entire video is a fantastic showcase of the beauty, history, and hidden gems that make Alpine County such a special place. Steve has a passion for exploring the highways, byways, and forgotten stories of the American West, and this video does a wonderful job highlighting our incredible corner of the Sierra.

Grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy the adventure!

📺 https://youtu.be/IH8Fm2FQxek

If you enjoy the video, be sure to give Steve a like, subscribe to Sidetrack Adventures, and leave him a comment letting him know the Alpine County community says hello! ❤️🏔️

California's least populated county is also one of its most histori...

07/28/2026

Thanks to the folks at the Carson Pass Information Station we also have these books at the Historical Society of Alpine County. An amazing read with some fantastic photos. Thanks for helping preserve a great book.

ENFIA Our parent organization owns the rights to several books. The Crossing is one of them now back is stock at the station. It is about Fremont's (Kit Carson too) crossing the Sierra in the dead of winter.

06/27/2026

https://www.parks.ca.gov/NewsRelease/1533

California State Parks

06/27/2026

🇺🇸 Get ready to celebrate America's 250th Birthday with the Alpine County Historical Society!

This season, young visitors to the Museum can take home FREE patriotic gifts while supplies last, including:

⭐ 250 Fun American Trivia Questions
🇺🇸 Official United States 250th Anniversary commemorative stickers

Come explore Alpine County's rich history while celebrating 250 years of our nation's story. We can't wait to welcome you!

06/09/2026

Beautiful flowers popping up all over the museum grounds.

05/28/2026

Alpine County and the Historical Society loses one of its own.

Longest-serving Alpine County Supervisor Don Jardine died May 15, 2026, with his family beside him.

05/28/2026

The museum is open, flowers blooming and lady bugs awaiting. Hope to see you all soon.

05/11/2026

Just a friendly reminder that our next Alpine County Historical Society member meeting will be held on:

📅 Monday, May 18 🕠 5:30 PM. 📍 Turtle Rock Park

This will once again be a traditional potluck-style gathering, so please feel free to bring a favorite dish, dessert, or beverage to share.

We are also excited to welcome special guest NVTami, who will be sharing some fascinating stories and insights from her new book. Tami will also have copies available for purchase and signing during the event.

In addition, we will provide updates on the upcoming 2026 museum season and share some of the exciting projects, improvements, and behind-the-scenes work currently underway at the museum.

We would truly love to see you there and hear your thoughts, ideas, and feedback as we continue building an exciting future for the Historical Society together.

Thank you for your continued support, and we hope you can join us for a fun and engaging evening.

05/11/2026

🎉 Exciting signs of summer in Alpine County! 🎉

The Historical Society of Alpine County is excited to announce that we will officially open for the 2026 season on Friday, May 22!

Come explore the rich history, stories, and artifacts that make Alpine County so special.

🕰️ Museum Hours:
Thursday – Sunday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

We have been hard at work preparing for the season and cannot wait to welcome visitors, locals, history lovers, and adventurers back to Alpine County.

We look forward to seeing you all soon! 😊

And even more exciting news — the Carson Pass Information Station will also be opening for the season on May 29! 🌲⛰️

https://www.facebook.com/CarsonPassInformationStation

The Carson Pass Information Station, operated by volunteers from the Eldorado National Forest Interpretive Association, is a volunteer, non-profit group dedicated to helping people enjoy the forest, including beautiful Carson Pass. Visit us at ENFIA.org.