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Tallac Historic Site

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Enjoy our public lands! The Tallac Historic Site promotes interpretation, stewardship, & recreation. throughout July & August; 1pm - 2pm
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The Tallac Historic Site opens for operations on Friday, May 26! Come step back in time with us and enjoy a walk along the interpretative trails, the Tallac Museum or guided tour.

2023 Artist-in-Residence: We are excited to announce the return of the THS artist-in-residenc program! Check out our website for updated program offerings, and artist bios.

2023 Special Events:
Saturday, June 10 - Gro

w Your Own Festival, 11am - 2pm
Saturday, July 22 - Vatican Speakeasy at the Pope Estate, 6PM -10PM
Sat. & Sun., Aug. 12 & 13 - 35th Annual Great Gatsby Festival

2023 Guided Tours & Programs:
Pope House Tours - TH.-SUN.; 11am & 2pm
Grand Estates Tours - Wed only; 10am
Boathouse Tours - Fri-Sun; 10am & 12pm
Kitchen Kids - Wed. & Frid.

09/03/2026

Have you seen me?! Our resident blacksmiths are reaching out with an SOS! This product is very hard to find and here at Tallac we are in desperate need. If you’re a local, or visiting, and have some Johnson & Johnson Paste Wax- please consider donating it to our site!

09/02/2026

The experimental summer sale known as The Anita Thrift has been wildly successful! We not only opened a historical cabin that had been closed to the public for ~6 years, but we saved hundreds of items from landfills- giving them a second life, and raised over $2,000 for Tallac Historic Site! Purchases from The Anita Thrift help support your visitors services, including but not limited to trail maintenance, restroom cleanliness, and even historic cabin restoration! Due to the thrifts popularity, we are staying open, but changing days, this September!
September Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 11am-3pm.

08/26/2026

Today we had a visit from the California Art Club. Our Artist in Residence, Pam McKnight, showed the group of 20 around Tallac Historic Site. If you painted with this group today, please tag us in your photos!

08/08/2026

Welcome to the 39th Annual Great Gatsby Festival!
The gates are officially open, the vendors are ready, and the 1920s music is playing.
As you navigate the grounds today, remember to grab your $2 festival tickets for food and activities, check out the Anita Thrift Shop, and capture your outfits at the Electric Squirrel photo booth. Thank you for supporting the Tallac Historic Site-let’s make this a weekend to remember! # # a Concealed doOr opeNs For thEse who Speak the Secret code IntO the Night

08/07/2026

Gatsby Guests: We are expecting an amazing turnout of about 1,000 people each day! Because of this, parking at the venue is extremely limited.
To ensure a smooth arrival, we highly recommend biking or carpooling with your crew. If the main lot is full, overflow parking is available at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center. If you choose this route, please plan for a scenic, flat 0.5-mile walk down the trail to reach the festival grounds. Let’s keep the Tahoe basin green and traffic light! # # Don’t sweep your sins under the rug. The speakeasy opens at 6. The secret door shortly after. Find the host. Say the password. If it opens... you’re among friends.

08/06/2026

Want to take home something spectacular while supporting the Tallac Historic Site? This year’s festival features some incredible ways to win big!
Our Silent Auction boasts 30 incredible, curated prizes to bid on throughout the weekend. Looking for even more chances? Our grand festival raffle features 10 world-class giveaways that you won’t want to miss.
Make sure to stop by the ticket counter early to get your tickets! # # Some doors don’t open with a knock. They open with the proper introduction.

08/05/2026

The festival grounds are packed with family-friendly fun, but we also have something special for our guests who are 21 and older!
Stop by our limited festival bar, located in the Pacheco Cabin to enjoy a curated menu of Prohibition-inspired cocktails, ice-cold beer, and more. This years Beer & Wine Garden is sponsored by Boochcraft Hard Kombucha, Touchstone Brewing Company, Pigeon Head Brewery, and Alibi Ale Works | Tahoe Brewery & Brew Pubs Please remember that we will be checking IDs and giving wristbands at the welcome counter, so make sure you have your physical, valid identification ready. # # Every place has its secrets. Ours opens August 8.

08/04/2026

Gatsby Guests: We have an incredible lineup of local treats, shopping, and history waiting for you across both days of the festival.
• Sweet Treats: Tahoe Pops food truck will be onsite both Saturday and Sunday to satisfy your sweet tooth.
• Saturday Eats: Families can enjoy a classic hot dog and snack cart.
• Sunday Eats: The Betty’s Balls food truck joins the party with delicious savory bites!
• Shopping & Museum: Browse unique art, craft, and vintage vendors. Plus, the Anita Thrift Shop, Baldwin Museum, and Gift Shop will all be open from 10AM - 4:30PM both days. # # During Prohibition, there are whispers of an unmarked establishment known only to those who know the proper introduction. Not everyone is invited. Not everyone finds it. Not everyone knows what to say.

08/03/2026

A quick but crucial modern tip for your trip back to the 1920s: please expect poor or absolutely no cellular service during the festival. There is no public Wi-Fi available at the Tallac Historic Site, and reliable service is non-existent nearby. If you are arranging a rideshare or getting a ride to or from our event, please coordinate your pickup times, locations, and details well in advance before arriving on-site. Screenshot your plans now so you have them offline! # # There’s more happening on August 8 than meets the eye. Keep watching and you’ll be rewarded. Admission isn’t bought. It’s spoken.

Address

1 Heritage Way
South Lake Tahoe, CA
96150

Opening Hours

Thursday	10am - 4:30pm
Friday	10am - 4:30pm
Saturday	10am - 4:30pm
Sunday	10am - 4:30pm

Website

https://www.taylortallac.org/

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