Join us in the Mineral King Room at the Three Rivers Historical Museum on Saturday, May 4th to celebrate Silver City's Sesquicentennial. Supervisor Eddie Valero with be presenting a plaque to honor the 150th anniversary. There will also be a short presentation from Laile Di Silvestro on Silver City's history. Click on image for full-sized poster.
Join the Mineral King Preservation Society for its 39th annual Picnic in the Park. This year's speaker will be Michael Botkin. Hear firsthand accounts of his experiences spending winters in Mineral King during the early 80s. Pack a lunch and bring a chair or blanket. Cookies and water provided. The event will take place at the Peterson Cabin (#16) near the end of the road. Simply park in the parking lot at the end of the road and follow the
On Thursday, July 25, historical archaeologist Laile Di Silvestro will give a 45 minute talk about our local mining women at the library! The talk will start promptly at 6pm... please arrive early to get a good seat.
The Mineral King Preservation Society is pleased to announce a special event featuring a presentation and book signing by the authors of the recently published book, Buffalo Soldiers in California. The event will take place on Saturday, July 27th, at 1:00 PM in the Mineral King Room at the Three Rivers Historical Museum. Questions? Contact lisa@mineralking.org or (559) 561-1000. Click to Enlarge image
Join the Mineral King Preservation Society for a "History Happy Hour" on the deck of the Silver City Resort to learn more about Mineral King's cultural and natural history. Food and drink will be available to purchase, including the famous pie! Click image to enlarge.
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif - On July 27-28, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks will celebrate Buffalo Soldiers Day with special programs and a tree renaming ceremony commemorating the posthumous promotion and legacy of Brigadier General Charles Young. Sunday, July 28, Buffalo Soldiers Day, has been designated as a fee-free day for visitors. “This is an important celebration for these parks and a history that we are committed to preserving and sharing with the public,” Superintendent Clay
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif - On July 27-28, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks will celebrate Buffalo Soldiers Day with special programs and a tree renaming ceremony commemorating the posthumous promotion and legacy of Brigadier General Charles Young. Sunday, July 28, Buffalo Soldiers Day, has been designated as a fee-free day for visitors. “This is an important celebration for these parks and a history that we are committed to preserving and sharing with the public,” Superintendent Clay
