Folsom History

Folsom History operates three museums in Folsom's historic district - the Folsom History Museum, The Square, and the currently under construction Chinese Heritage Museum.  Folsom History highlights Folsom's unique place in California history through exhibits, digital engagement, educational programming, and hands-on learning experiences.  Folsom History houses a collection that includes artifacts, photos, textiles, documents, and more that are representative of Folsom's diverse community throughout the years.

Looking toward the future, we are creating a blueprint for reinventing our entire organization as we begin the design process for the Chinese Heritage Museum.

Our mission is to inspire an innovative future together by connecting Folsom to its inventive roots.  Over the past year we have:

• created new hands on programming for over 1000 students who visit us via field trips each year.
• created a clean blacksmithing initiative to assist in local commissions, public programming, and school demonstrations. 
• updated our Collection Stewardship Policy and Disaster Plan to better protect the Folsom History collection.
• created sustainable yearly public programming, including a Haunted History House at The Square as well as yearly calendar of events to support Folsom History.

Moving into 2025 we will continue to reinvent our entire organization by focusing on interpreting themes of innovation in Folsom History Museum, The Square, and the Chinese Heritage Museum.