Historical Sites Society of Arcata

Historical Sites Society of Arcata Historical Sites Society of Arcata (HSSA) and the Phillips House Museum

The Phillips House Museum is located on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Wiyot People, who continue to remain in close relationship to this land today. We acknowlege the painful history of genocide and the forced removal of the Wiyot people from their territory, and we encourage you to make a contribution to the Honor Tax: http://www.honortax.org/

The recently donated china set is now on display on our dining room table!
06/18/2026

The recently donated china set is now on display on our dining room table!

We’re grateful to Robin and her generous donation of a beautiful china set in a lovely cabinet! Come by the Phillips Hou...
06/14/2026

We’re grateful to Robin and her generous donation of a beautiful china set in a lovely cabinet! Come by the Phillips House Museum between 2 and 4 p.m. today to see the new acquisition in our dining room.

Isaac Minor's Creamery in McKinleyville, c. 1890s and today (top photo courtesy of Josh Buck's collection, bottom photo ...
06/10/2026

Isaac Minor's Creamery in McKinleyville, c. 1890s and today (top photo courtesy of Josh Buck's collection, bottom photo courtesy of Tamara Wolski)

06/04/2026
May is National Historic Preservation Month! Visit Arcata's City Hall during the months of May and June to see a photo d...
05/19/2026

May is National Historic Preservation Month! Visit Arcata's City Hall during the months of May and June to see a photo display of Arcata's architectural gems that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
This photo is of the Pythian Castle: in the 1970s, after the Knights of Pythian moved out, the top floor was divided by curtains into sleeping areas. Arcata Exchange was on the ground floor. Then a remodel occurred which resulted in apartments and several storefronts.

Then and Now comparison of the Arcata Plaza, taken from behind the palms (top photo courtesy of The Humboldt Project, fr...
05/15/2026

Then and Now comparison of the Arcata Plaza, taken from behind the palms (top photo courtesy of The Humboldt Project, from a postcard sent in 1947/bottom photo courtesy of Tamara Wolski)

The Phillips House Museum is open Sundays from 2-4 p.m.
05/03/2026

The Phillips House Museum is open Sundays from 2-4 p.m.

The month of May is Preservation Month, when the National Trust for Historic Preservation celebrates America’s built env...
04/29/2026

The month of May is Preservation Month, when the National Trust for Historic Preservation celebrates America’s built environment. HSSA, in collaboration with the City of Arcata’s Landmarks Committee, is marking the occasion with a special display at City Hall, featuring photographs of properties in Arcata that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places! The exhibit will run through June.

Our spring newsletter has arrived! Click below to read about our Valentine's Tea, Arcata's fire history, and more.

The photo is of the Pythian Castle from the Ericson Collection at Cal Poly Humboldt University Library.

https://arcatahistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/HSSA_News_Spring_2026.pdf

Washington School in McKinleyville, 1923 and today (top photo courtesy of Loberta Gwin, bottom photo courtesy of Tamara ...
04/28/2026

Washington School in McKinleyville, 1923 and today (top photo courtesy of Loberta Gwin, bottom photo courtesy of Tamara Wolski)

Valentine’s Tea: happening now!
02/15/2026

Valentine’s Tea: happening now!

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71 7th Street
Arcata, CA
95521

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2pm - 4pm

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