Town of Shasta Interpretive Association

Town of Shasta Interpretive Association TOSIA was founded in 1982 as a nonprofit corporation with a contract to assist the educational and interpretative efforts at Shasta State Historic Park.

One hundred and fifty years ago, Shasta City lured merchants, bakers and gold seekers; these adventures are still needed. Those with an interest in local history, who like to be around people who want to spend time volunteering in a unique historical setting, are invited to contact the Courthouse Museum staff at (530) 243-8194. Through the fundraising of its membership, the Town of Shasta Interpre

tative Association (TOSIA) provided financial support for a variety of programs such as school group visits, the Junior Docent and High School Docent programs and cultural special events. This support allows the park to fulfill the mission for California State Parks by providing visitors with top quality educational experiences. TOSIA is a valuable all to the park, visitors, and staff. Shasta State Historic Park is located on Highway 299, three miles west of Redding.

Explore California history for free this summer!To celebrate Juneteenth and Independence Day, California State Parks is ...
06/18/2026

Explore California history for free this summer!

To celebrate Juneteenth and Independence Day, California State Parks is offering a free Special Edition Historian Passport from June 15–July 6, 2026. The pass is valid June 19–Dec 31, 2026 and gives admission for up to four people at 30+ historic parks and museums.

Download your free digital passport on ReserveCalifornia:
https://reservecalifornia.com/passes/advancepasses

Don’t miss this chance to experience California’s stories where they happened!

Love the views near Shasta State Historic Park? California State Parks is holding its second annual Share Your Space Pho...
06/11/2026

Love the views near Shasta State Historic Park?

California State Parks is holding its second annual Share Your Space Photo Contest inviting Californians to celebrate the state's natural beauty, history and fun-filled moments by capturing captivating images in five categories: A Space for All, A Wild Ride, Heroes and Helpers, Landscape and Legacy, and Living Wonders. Through August 1, submit your best shots from California's 280 state parks — one per category, up to five categories total — for a chance to win curated prize packs featuring outdoor gear, park-inspired items and more!

Have you ever taken a breathtaking photo in one of California's state parks and thought, "This is so good it could win a contest"? Well, now's your...

05/07/2026
Our Shasta State Historic Park, home of the Williamson Lyncoya Smith Gallery, kicked off their newest art exhibit with d...
05/07/2026

Our Shasta State Historic Park, home of the Williamson Lyncoya Smith Gallery, kicked off their newest art exhibit with docent Sue Lang talking about the Great Depression and how the federal government helped artists survive by hiring them to paint murals on various government structures.

The exhibit created by Michael Flanagan entitled "Brushstrokes of Resilience, Art of the American Experience" features information on how art helped shape hope and identity during the hardships of the Great Depression. It features artists from The Boggs Collection that participated in the program.

The only designated art gallery in the California State Parks system also is featuring it's main exhibit on transportation with art and artifacts. The Museum is open Thursday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Preparing for summer as we suffer through the rain. Shasta State Historic Park is part of the California State Parks sys...
04/11/2026

Preparing for summer as we suffer through the rain. Shasta State Historic Park is part of the California State Parks system which includes over 280 separate park units, covering 1.6 million acres of land. This system includes varied classifications, such as state beaches, historical parks, natural reserves, and recreational areas, protecting 340 miles of coastline, 970 miles of lake/river frontage, and 5,200 miles of trails. Explore at https://www.calparks.org/parks

Poppy patrols begin but remember it's illegal to pick them. Look but don't touch and share your photos at Shasta State H...
03/27/2026

Poppy patrols begin but remember it's illegal to pick them. Look but don't touch and share your photos at Shasta State Historic Park in the town of Shasta, California.

Poppy patrols are coming!
03/27/2026

Poppy patrols are coming!

This Saturday
03/27/2026

This Saturday

Have a picnic in the park and then read a story together on the StoryWalk, The location for the featured StoryWalk® at Shasta State Historic Park is in the picnic area of the park next to the Courthouse Museum . The StoryWalk® will be 0.3 miles long, and will feature “Dooby Dobby Moo ,” by Doreen Cronin and illustrated by Betsy Lewin. For more information on this StoryWalk® please contact us at (530) 243-8194.StoryWalk® was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk®is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.

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