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Discover Gems of the World
Man has attempted for thousands of years to replicate the beauty created in nature. A collection of stunning gems and minerals, found deep below the earth’s surface, can be seen at Chapman’s Gem & Mineral Shop and Museum just outside of Fortuna. The shop and museum feature strikingly lovely stones from around the world for
See the Hoopa Tribal Museum
Published on 22 Apr, 2010 at 2:19 in Museums | Viewed times | No Comments
Thousands of years before the Europeans ever reached the coast of California, Native Americans lived a rich and cultured life in the area now known as Humboldt County. Today, their rich history is preserved and exhibited at the Hoopa Tribal Museum. This tremendous collection displays the heritage of the Yurok, Hoopa and Karuk tribes that
Visit Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum
Humboldt Bay was settled in the early 19th century and has had a rich seafaring history filled with adventure, passion, and especially, disaster. From 1850 to 1914, the best way to carry passengers and goods to and from this area was by sea. Between the 1850s and 1940s, more than 40 ships, and more if
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
Visit Clarke Historical Museum in Eureka
Published on 14 Apr, 2010 at 3:56 in Museums | Viewed times | No Comments
The rich and diverse history of Humboldt County and California’s northern coast are delightfully depicted at the Clarke Historical Museum in Eureka. Housed in a 1912 bank building, the museum is devoted to the preservation and presentation of many facets of the area’s past, especially Native American culture. You will be taken on a historical
