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The Ferndale Museum Shaw Avenue. Preserving the history of the Eel River and Bear River Valleys.

George M. Brice's stagecoach outside the American Hotel (where the Red Front Store is now located.) Mr. Brice owned a li...
10/12/2026

George M. Brice's stagecoach outside the American Hotel (where the Red Front Store is now located.) Mr. Brice owned a livery stable. From the Museum files #4247

It's homecoming today at Ferndale High School. Here's an undated photo of the All Stars: John Cook, Dave Filippini, Jay ...
10/10/2026

It's homecoming today at Ferndale High School. Here's an undated photo of the All Stars: John Cook, Dave Filippini, Jay Coppini, Coach Parkhurst, Ron Spini, Mike Thornton, Coach Warze. From the Museum files #4043

Taste and Stroll Architectural Tours are back! Step into Ferndale's past with an exclusive 3-hour guided walking tour of...
10/09/2026

Taste and Stroll Architectural Tours are back! Step into Ferndale's past with an exclusive 3-hour guided walking tour of Street, including stops for food and drink at select local eateries. Saturdays in October: Oct 10, 17, 24, & 31; 2 PM and 5 PM. $60 per guest, age 21+ only. Limited space! Contact the Museum for more information.

3 Sections from an undated photo of the Ferndale High football team with coach Jack Monson. Some IDs may be: Rich Brazil...
10/08/2026

3 Sections from an undated photo of the Ferndale High football team with coach Jack Monson. Some IDs may be: Rich Brazil, Dennis DeCarli, Jerry Hansen, Larry Miller, Jack Munson, Jim Walters. We'd love your help with more IDs and a date! From the museum files #3692

Ghost Stories are coming soon! Tickets at the door - come share the fun!
10/07/2026

Ghost Stories are coming soon! Tickets at the door - come share the fun!

Tomorrow is National Teacher's Day. Here is a photo of Roxie Garner Mitchel, who taught at the Centerville School. The ...
10/04/2026

Tomorrow is National Teacher's Day. Here is a photo of Roxie Garner Mitchel, who taught at the Centerville School. The Centerville School was moved to the Fairgrounds and is now a museum. Eunice Jacobsen Sanborn is standing on the porch of the school as it is being moved. From the museum files #7759 and # 2700.

An undated photo of the Strong family on an outing. According the the back of the photo, seated are Gary, Bertha, Ed, D...
10/03/2026

An undated photo of the Strong family on an outing. According the the back of the photo, seated are Gary, Bertha, Ed, Doc, and Robert. From the Museum files #838

Today is International Coffee Day. Here are some folks enjoying coffee: Jerry Lessandro, Dorothy Anderson, George Anders...
10/01/2026

Today is International Coffee Day. Here are some folks enjoying coffee: Jerry Lessandro, Dorothy Anderson, George Anderson, Jan Young, Keith Armstrong, Betty Armstrong, Joe McIntosh, Kay Gilliland, John Gilliland, and Ann Ghidinelli

It's football season. Here's the FUHS team from 1921 including: Clark Bugbee, Leonard Casanova, Carl Cheeseman, Elmer C...
09/30/2026

It's football season. Here's the FUHS team from 1921 including: Clark Bugbee, Leonard Casanova, Carl Cheeseman, Elmer Christensen, Laurence Cummings, Keith Cummings, W Godfrey, Ronald Giulieri, G Holbrook, D Kemp, ? Markley, James Marvel (Capt.), Warren Ott, George Peacock, Stanford Shirek, E Sulliven. From the Museum files #5579

Mary O'Leary. The back of the photo says "Mary O'Leary who lived on Island sitting on front of auto." Mary was a member ...
09/28/2026

Mary O'Leary. The back of the photo says "Mary O'Leary who lived on Island sitting on front of auto." Mary was a member of the class of 1924, listed on the wall at Portuguese Hall. From the museum files #2528

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515 Shaw Avenue
Ferndale, CA
95536

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Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm

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