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Step Back in Time at Sumeg Village
Published on 26 Apr, 2010 at 21:52 in Activities, Culture & History, Historic Sites, Outdoors & Parks, Visitor Attractions | Viewed times | No Comments
Today, members of the Yurok Tribe live in modern houses and have modern-day lifestyles. But many of the nearly 5,000 enrolled members of California’s largest Indian Tribe also work to preserve the traditions of their heritage. Sumeg Village is one place where local Yuroks share their culture with the public. “Sumeg” is the place name
Visit the Ferndale Cemetery
Published on 15 Apr, 2010 at 3:04 in Historic Sites | Viewed times | No Comments
A stroll through Ferndale’s cemetery is a trip through the history of the town and the people who founded it. Some of the headstones date back to the 1800s, and many of the town’s first pioneers and most venerable citizens have been laid to rest here. The graves are carefully tended and you’ll often find
Visit Fort Humboldt State Historic Park
Published on 14 Apr, 2010 at 3:59 in Historic Sites, Museums, Tours, Visitor Attractions | Viewed times | No Comments
Fort Humboldt State Historic Park, located just outside of Eureka, is a must-see for history buffs. Situated on a bluff overlooking Humboldt Bay, Fort Humboldt was established in 1853 when the gold rush resulted in hostilities between Native Americans and gold-seekers. At its operational peak, the fort had 14 buildings. A young Ulysses S. Grant
Tour Blue Ox Millworks and Historic Park
Published on 14 Apr, 2010 at 0:20 in Historic Sites, Tours, Visitor Attractions | Viewed times | No Comments
The making of authentic architectural reproductions and exceptional custom wood and iron workings is an art mastered by few. The Blue Ox Millworks and Historic Park is in the business of preserving, demonstrating and educating the public about these crafts and the techniques used in the 1800s and early 1900s. As skilled manufacturers, they have
View Eureka’s Historic Buildings
Published on 13 Apr, 2010 at 22:29 in Historic Sites, Visitor Attractions | Viewed times | No Comments
In the Victorian style of architecture, more is better: more decorative flourishes; more ornate carvings, turrets and gables; more craftsmen and more embellishment. Take a walk through time with a self-guided tour of Eureka’s grand old Victorian “Queens.” Eureka is well-known for its Victorian architecture, and the city’s streets are a treasure trove of elaborate
