Events & Public Programming
2026 EDCHS PROGRAMMING & EVENTS CALENDAR
January 31 - Steel Tracks, Tall Timber: Stories from the Narrow Gauge Logging Era
February 28 - Lost Chinatowns of El Dorado County
March 14 - Walking History Tour: Placerville’s Main Street Merchants
March 28 - Walking History Tour: Georgetown, Pride of the Mountains
April 18 - 2026 Historic Home Tour: Spring Street–Coloma Street Historic District, Placerville
May 2 - May Day Ball at the IOOF Lodge - Fundraiser in support of the conservation of the historic Morning Star Lodge
May 23 - Walking History Tour: Veterans of Placerville’s Union Cemetery with researcher Joseph Connolly
June 6 - Pioneer Vintners of the Sierra Foothills, Part II: The Origins of El Dorado County Wine, 1870–1940
June 27 - Mid-Century Modern El Dorado: Mid-century Architecture in El Dorado County
July 11 - Retracing the Emigrant Trail in El Dorado County (presented in partnership with the Oregon California Trails Association and Smokey Ridge Ranch)
July 25 - Annual Summer Potluck
August 22 - A Healing Hand: The Goat Doctor of Mosquito Road — (presented in partnership with Save the Graves)
September 19 - A History Submerged: Gold Rush Communities Beneath Folsom Reservoir
October 23 & 24 - Whispers of the Past: Macabre Tales of Uppertown Placerville
December 5 - The First Christmas in Coloma
December 18 - Annual Holiday Luncheon
*All ticket sales are donations, the net proceeds of which support the EDCHS in its mission to honor the people who came before us by rescuing, preserving, researching, and displaying El Dorado County’s rich history, and to ensure that its significance will be appreciated for generations to come. Donations also help to support the operations and maintenance of the Society’s historic Fountain & Tallman Museum. If you would like to donate a different amount, please call us at our Fountain & Tallman Museum.
Experience El Dorado County's vibrant history through scholarly presentations, field hikes, and historical reenactments that educate and enlighten!
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The El Dorado County Historical Society (EDCHS) offers a variety of engaging events that provide valuable educational experiences while fulfilling its mission to preserve and share the region's rich past. These events include:
Walking Tours: These interactive experiences transform the streets of our county’s historic towns into a living history classroom. Participants learn about the Gold Rush era, architectural styles, and the lives of early settlers through firsthand observation and engaging storytelling.
Home Tours: Stepping inside historic homes provides a unique opportunity for hands-on learning. Visitors can observe architectural details, imagine life in the past, and gain a deeper understanding of social history and cultural practices.
Speaker Series: These presentations offer in-depth insights into various aspects of local history, fostering critical thinking and historical analysis. By learning directly from experts at significant historical sites, participants gain a deeper appreciation for the complexities and nuances of the past.
By offering these diverse and engaging educational experiences, the EDCHS empowers individuals of all ages to connect with the past, develop a deeper understanding of our community's history, and become active stewards of our shared heritage.