Dine in rarely-opened historic buildings and enjoy a fun and fascinating presentation on prehistory or history in Mono County's oldest living town. The cost for each catered dinner and presentation is $50.00 per person with all proceeds going to Historic Benton Hot Springs non profit thanks to a Mono County Grant. Call (760)933-2287 for your reservation.
The Eastern California Museum is proud to present: Bishop Theatre: Harry Holland's Dream". A fascinating new book about Bishop's theatre and cinematic history from 1900-1950. This is an author talk and book signing. This event includes a 20 minute screening of Mr. Holland's 1931 silent movie titled "The Film of All Ages", featuring incredible early footage of Bishop. Seating is limited. Please call and RSVP your seat: (760)878-0258
Special guests, Cory Shiozaki & Richard Imamura. Preview of The Manzanar Fishing Club film, followed by a guided and walking tour.
After the screening, live Q&A with the teamsters, producers and Wheelwright/Wagonmaker. Donations of $5 or more graciously accepted. All proceeds go to support Laws Railroad Museum and the Borax Wagon Barn Maintenance fund.
The Convict Lake story, Robbery, Murder and Vengeance in the Old West. Presented by author Jim Reed. Far more than just a description of an 1871 escape of convicts from the Nevada State Prison and their deadly fight with a posse near Convict Lake, the story began nearly a year before with history's first robbery of an express train on the new transcontinental railroad
6:15 am: American Legion Flag Raising Ceremony at Dehy Park. 6:30-9:00 am: Lions Club Pancake Breakfast at Dehy Park 7:00 am: Run/Walk 8:00 am - 2:00 pm: Arts & Crafts Show on Courthouse Lawn 10:00 am: Parade 12:00 pm: Pioneer Methodist Pie Social at Dehy Park 1:00 pm: Spelling Bee at Dehy Park 2:00 pm: Old Timey Kids Games at Dehy Park 1:00-6:00 pm: OV School Pool Open for Swimming 4:00-6:30 pm: Deep Pit BBQ at Dehy Park Dusk: Grand Finale Fireworks Display at Independence Airport For more information, email or call 760-937-2429
Come find your gold mine of treasure! Parade, food, raffle prizes, tours, contests and much more. Visit http://www.GoldfieldNevada.org for more information
32nd Anniversary of Friends of Bodie. Membership Dinner August 9th in Bridgeport. Daytime festivities in Bodie August 10th. Visit http://www.BodieFoundation.org for all the information.
Join an Archeological Dig! Under the supervision of NPS Archeologist Jeff Burton, you will help uncover and preserve features from the Children's Village, home to 101 children and the only orphanage in all of the 10 incarceration camps. It is open to anyone age 15+ able to do moderately strenuous work such as digging with shovels, hauling rocks, operating wheelbarrows, screening sediments, taking notes and filling out forms/labels. Previous experience helpful but not necessary. All you need is an interest in history and willingness to ge dirty. Meet each morning in the Manzanar parking lot at 7:30am and bring water, […]
September 21st - Randsburg 18th annual Old West Day & Car Show: So much food and entertainment planned for this celebration you will have to click and read more!!
In March of 2019, the heart of the Alabama Hills was designated a National Scenic Area after more than a decade of hard work by so many. Join them for a public reception to recognize this accomplishment and celebrate this magnificent place with the community of Lone Pine. For more information on the celebration, contact Sherri Lisius at (760)872-5000. ***There will be a pre-event ribbon cutting in the Alabama Hills at 4:00pm. RSVP is required for this event as transportation is limited. (RSVP at ).*** To volunteer for this event please fill our this form. Thank you!!
Stephanie Morrill, "Within These Lines", a story of an Italian American woman who falls in love with a son of Japanese immigrants who are forces to give up their farm and move to an incarceration camp. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call (760)878-2194 ext. 3310 or visit online at www.nps.gov/manz.
Great Music, Deep Pit Mesquite-Smoked Barbeque, History Talks and Crafts, Dancing and just having fun with friends new and old alike!
Do you like Randsburg? Do you like Ghost towns ... ghost & historical stories ... paranormal investigations ... psychics?? WE’RE HAVING A GHOST WALK!!! Event dates: Friday Nov 1st &/or Sat Nov 2nd When: 5:30-9:00 PM Where: Randsburg is located in the Rand Mountains, just 1 mile off Hwy 395 and 20 miles south of Ridgecrest. Rand Desert Museum will be open. Psychics will be on site. Several merchants will be open until 8:00. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the Randsburg General Store and The Joint. Thanks!!!! And see ya’ll there ..... MORE INFO and videos […]
Artist Topah Spoonhunter will be discussing his new gallery wall show, which is now on display at Manzanar National Historic Site. His pieces explore themes if Indigenous existence in Payahuunadu (the land of flowing water), what is now known as the Owens Valley.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Native and Christmas/Winter Gifts Stocking Stuffers Last Minute Presents Holiday Baked Goods Music Food Sale Craft Booths Raffle A visit from SANTA! Saturday 10:00AM - Native Themed Ornament Contest (categories: youth, teen, adult, elder). Saturday 2:00PM - Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest (categories: youth, teen, adult, elder) Sunday 11:00AM-3:00PM - Family Games & Crafts Any questions, call the Cultural Center at 760-873-8844
As part of ESIA's Authors & Artists event series, hear Joe Reidheid share the history of Yosemite NP's most iconic granite massif.
"The Alabama Hills Under Our Feet". This ancient landscape captures the stories of the ages. Hear geological and cultural tales on a short walk through corridors and mounds nestled in the Sierra Nevada Foothills. Meet at the Arch Loop Trail Parking in Alabama Hills, Lone Pine. Wear layered clothing for a range of conditions, sturdy footwear and bring plenty of water. Contact Dave Kirk, (760)872-5000 or John Kelly, Eastern Sierra Interpretive Assn. (760)872-1220. Where: Meet at the Arch Loop Trail Parking, Alabama Hills National Scenic Area. From Lone Pine turn west off Hwy 395 onto Whitney Portal Road and […]
There have been more than 400 movies and countless commercials filmed in the Alabama Hills. Hear interesting and amusing stories about numerous productions as you explore the camera locations. This walk covers an area of Movie Flat that includes locations from memorable films such as Gunga Din, Tremors, and Django Unchained. This is a relatively easy walk on existing roads and trails covering less than one mile. Free Community Program open to the public. Contact Dave Kirk, (760)872-5000 or John Kelly, Eastern Sierra Interpretive Assn. (760)872-1220. Where: Meet at the Arch Loop Trail Parking, Alabama Hills National Scenic Area. […]
October 24, 2020 @ 9:00am Join Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association for their 5th Annual History Conference Virtually!
Celebrating Laws' most famous resident! Friday, 9/24 6:00 pm Dinner and Show at Whiskey Creek. Limited tickets available - buy ASAP Saturday, 9/25 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Poetry, Music, Kids Activities, Handcar Rides, Mining Demonstrations, Railroad History, Food & Craft Vendors and the FAMOUS PIE AUCTION! Sunday, 9/26 - Graveside Farewell Toast Visit http://lawsmuseum.org for more information and tickets.
Bishop Pabanamanina Pow Wow to be held September 24 - 26, 2021. All drums, dancers and spectators welcome! More info to come!
Manzanar National Historic Site’s award-winning public archeology program is returning with three projects this year. On March 24-29, May 27-31, and September 2-6, volunteers will have the opportunity to assist the National Park Service in uncovering and preserving Manzanar’s Hospital area, the Children’s Village orphanage, and the Administration and Staff Housing area. Work at the Hospital will include rebuilding a collapsed rock wall, removing brush and dead trees, clearing flood deposits, resetting building footers, and excavating landscaping features. At Children’s Village, volunteers will rebuild rustic wood fences, expose building footers, and clear brush and downed trees. In the Staff Housing […]
Charlene Redner, a Bishop Paiute Native, will demonstrate the making of Fandango Dresses, a form of traditional Paiute clothing. Call the cultural center for additional information.
Join Eastern California Museum at the Gravesite of the 1872 Lone Pine Earthquake Victims, located on the west side of Highway 395 one mile north of Lone Pine. This will be an historical remembrance of the great Lone Pine Earthquake of 1872 that struck the Eastern Sierra impacting lives, property and landscapes. Hear stories and accounts of this powerful event. For further information and questions, contact the Eastern California Museum at 760-878-0258.
Local artist, Robert Piper, Jr. from the Big Pine Paiute Tribe will demonstrate Native American flutes, a traditional Paiute musical instrument for guests.
Charlene Redner of the Bishop Paiute Tribe will demonstrate traditional Willow Medallions for museum guests.
Join area residents to commemorate the new Jane Bright Memorial Rock Garden at the Eastern California Museum in Independence.
Join Eastern Sierra history aficionados at the Independence Courthouse to celebrate this building's 100th anniversary. Indulge in related history talks, presentations, food and drink, and more.
Join this annual event virtually to commemorate the memory of Manzanar and its incarcerees. Lessons Learned, is the theme for the 53rd Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage, which will be held online on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at 12:00 PM. The 2022 Manzanar At Dusk program will also be held online in the hours following the 53rd Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage. Manzanar was the first of the American concentration camps in which more than 120,000 Japanese Americans and their immigrant parents were unjustly incarcerated during World War II.