Museum of Truckee History

Bartels back roads on the railroad tunnels on the summit

An icy wonderland inside abandoned Donner Summit train tunnels | Bartell's Backroads Pit Stop Hike one of California's most unique trails and experience an engineering marvel near Truckee.

Here is one of Bartel’s back roads stories on Donner Memorial State Park

Suspected mass grave of the infamous Donner Party hidden beneath state park in the Sierra | Bartell's Backroads Believed to have resorted to cannibalism after getting trapped by snow near Truckee, members of the ill-fated Donner party who didn't survive now lie below a park.

Check out the link to one of Bartel’s back roads from channel 10 TV in Sacramento about the Rockingstone Tower and Truckee

How a huge rock became a big tourist draw | Bartell's Backroads This rock doesn't roll, but it does move a lot. Where to find the odd stone marvel of the Sierra.

If you were interested in the Truckee Donner railroad Society Trestle Tour check out the information below

Information on the upcoming Donner Party Hike.

Are you interested in the history of Donner Summit? Do you like to hike? Come to the Donner party hikes September 7 and 8. For more information go to donnerpartyhike.com.

This is an EXCELLENT article authored by Museum of Truckee History Board President Jerry Blackwill on the Big Boy locomotive.

Looking for something to do this weekend? There a railroad trestle tour this Sunday.

Come to the Old Timers Picnic this Saturday July 20.

Here is the article on trains

Big boy, the largest operating steam locomotive came through Truckee Sunday. Check out the video below and an informative article on trains above

Union Pacific Big Boy roars through Truckee The arrival in Truckee was delayed two and a half hours because the locomotive hit a tree near Auburn. When it reached Truckee, it was so late that it could...

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for the museum of Truckee history, please come by the museum this Sunday, July 14 at 5 PM and find out more information and meet some of the volunteers.

Come out and see the world’s biggest operating steam engine. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity.

In addition to the museum of Truckee History, the Truckee Jail Museum is open this Saturday and Sunday June 15 and 16 from 10AM-2PM. It is located at 10142 Jiboon St. just off Spring St. By Donner Pass Rd. In Downtown Truckee.

Doctor Heidi Kuzma, Doctor Dan Hopper and the Truckee Mountain Belles will be performing live music to accompany Charlie Chaplin's famous silent classic film, The Gold Rush. Filmed on location in Truckee in 1925 and inspired by the Donner Party and the Klondike Gold Rush, this film features the famous Roll Dance and a cast of hundreds climbing over the Palisades in what is now Sugar Bowl. It's an evening you will never forget. One night only! Saturday, May 18 at the Community Arts Center Auditorium in downtown Truckee!.

Doors open at 6, show is at 6:30. The movie showing will be proceeded by a brief overview of movies shot in Truckee by the Truckee-Donner Historical Society. Suggested donation is $20 General Admission and $5 students. Online ticket sales are through the link below or at the door. All profits benefit the Truckee-Historical Society and the Tahoe Truckee School of Music.

Here is the article from the Sierra Sun on the plaque dedication for Truckee Chinatown, which Will Take Place May 10th.

Check out this article written by Museum of Truckee History board President Jerry Blackwill

This article is about Charles McGlashan and truckee history. Learn more about McGlashan at the museum of truckee history. This article is by noted historian Mark McLaughlin from Tahoe Guide magazine.

Here is an article by Judy DuPay on the WINTER CARNIVAL, which is taking place this upcoming weekend. Looks like it’ll snow on Thursday just in time for the festivities come on out and enjoy the revival of this part of Truckee history.

Ever wonder about the history of the winter carnival in Truckee. Check out this article by Judy DePuy in the Sierra sun. The winter carnival will be revived in 2024.

First started in Truckee in the 1890s. The winter carnival is back. More information coming in future posts.

Check out this video from the PBS program on Truckee history featuring Greg Zirbel from the Truckee Donner Historical society. It includes a tour of the Museum of Truckee History and the Old Jail Museum among other highlights.

Wild Nevada | Season 6 | Episode 608: Truckee | PBS Reno The unique history of Truckee, CA, with a walking tour, neighborhood snowshoeing and more.

Just a reminder today is giving Tuesday/give back Tahoe an opportunity to support nonprofits in the area including the Museum of Truckee history. We appreciate any support you can give to this wonderful Museum.

Give Back Tahoe The Give Back Tahoe Giving Season is an end-of-year collective giving campaign that elevates the missions of North Tahoe-Truckee’s nonprofits, and inspires us all to give back together!