Discover the Roots of California’s Heartland

The San Joaquin County Historical Museum reveals the fascinating history of the region, from the Yokuts and Miwok through Captain Charles Weber (founder of Stockton and first farmer in the area) and the development of modern agriculture. The Museum has eight exhibition buildings, four historic buildings — including the Charles Weber cottage (1847) and Calaveras School (1866) — and features room dioramas of Weber family furnishings, a children’s gallery, and large displays of hand tools and agricultural equipment.

What's Happening

Museum Closed on July 4th
The Museum will be closed on Saturday, July 4th. The Historical Society and Museum office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd. Have a wonderful Independence Day!

"Sparks in the Park" concert and dinner
Randy Sparks--founder of the New Christy Minstrels--is joined by Becky Jo Benson, Jennifer Lind (the new Jenny Lind), and Chuck Cole in a benefit concert at the Museum on Saturday, July 18. All proceeds from the dinner and concert benefit the San Joaquin County Historical Society and the Micke Grove Zoological Society. $70 per person. 6 pm social hour, 7 pm Tri Tip dinner, 8 pm concert. Ticket information call (209) 331-2055 or (209) 953-3460. www.thenewchristyminstrels.com

Special Exhibitions

Sing Me Your Story, Dance Me Home: Art and Poetry from Native California
by CERA and Heyday Books, April 15-August 16, 2009. more...

Past Tents: The Way We Camped
by California Historical Society and CERA, August 15-December 19, 2010.

Featured Activities
Rehab of Sunshine Trail   Plein-air Art Camp
Rehab of Sunshine Trail   Plein-air Art Camp