Shafter Depot Museum

07/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who came and celebrated the 250th Birthday of our nation! Hope everyone had a safe and joyful 4th of July!

06/20/2026

Come and celebrate the 4th of July at the Shafter Depot Museum! There will be a patriotic program at 10:00 am, simple refreshments, patriotic community displays and Shafter History! We can't wait to see you at the Depot!

06/06/2026

Don’t forget the Depot’s hours change for the summer!!! See you at the Depot!

05/18/2026

We are on a search for Bicentennial Information and Items from Shafter's History! Do you recognize this logo? Do you remember the parades and community Bicentennial events that took place in 1975 & 1976? Help us fill in this special part of our community history! We can hardly wait to see what you may have in your treasures in your home! Call 661-746-4423, email [email protected], or come down to the Shafter Depot Museum on any Saturday! Photo property of the Shafter Historical Society Archive and may not be used without permission.

05/18/2026

Help us celebrate the 250th Anniversary of our country by filling the Depot with patriotic displays! Details on this new event were featured on the front page of our most recent newsletter. Come on down to see the displays already up for inspiration or come up with your own idea and help support your local museum and our community spirit! Photos Courtesy of Stan Wilson may not be used by others without permission.

03/16/2026

Lecture this Wednesday! See you there!

03/02/2026

Upcoming Historical Lecture. Take a trip to Old Bakersfield via postcards from Stan Wilson's collection.

02/15/2026

Come visit the Shafter Depot Museum during Colours: A Celebration of the Arts in Shafter and see the Cans ‘d Arte displays!

Colours 2026 schedule 👏🎨

Mark your calendars.. we are TWO WEEKS away!

01/29/2026

Upcoming local lecture! Come down and learn about La Colonia history this Saturday.

01/05/2026

Thank you to all the community members who put in a tree and to the visitors who came and voted. We had such a wonderful Christmas season that seemed to go by so quickly! Our 17th Annual Christmas display was a success and we look forward to the next season! Here are the winners of all your votes. See you at the depot for the next event: Colours! Or just come by and enjoy the history of your City. We are open every Saturday!