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The Angels Camp Museum Foundation Lecture Series program starts in October and runs through April, occurring monthly on the first Sunday of each month from 2:00-3:00 pm at the Carriage House at the Museum. There is no Lecture in January. Refreshments are available for early birds starting at 1:30 pm. Lectures are $10.00 per person with complimentary refreshments.
The Museum Foundation Lecture Series is part of the seasonal fundraising efforts to support the Angels Camp Museum, with admission fees going directly to the current project. Everyone is welcome to attend. If you have future lecture topic ideas, please Contact Us. We are currently developing our Adult Lecture Series and are excited to make our announcements in October, 2025. Follow us on Facebook to learn more. |
“The Spirit of John Muir” Sunday, October 14, 2018
“Art in the Goldrush”, May 7, 2023
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2023 - 2024 Lecture Series Speakers
November 5, 2023
Wood & Stone Architecture & the History of Angels Camp Judith Marvin
December 3, 2023
Our Roots Run Deep: History of Winemaking in the Foothills Sandra Hess
No Lecture in January
February 4, 2024
Utica Water & Power Authority Joel Metzger
March 3, 2024
What Miners Left Behind Rich Lundin
April 7, 2024
Drawings & Etching of the Gold Rush Kristopher Mandell
November 5, 2023
Wood & Stone Architecture & the History of Angels Camp Judith Marvin
December 3, 2023
Our Roots Run Deep: History of Winemaking in the Foothills Sandra Hess
No Lecture in January
February 4, 2024
Utica Water & Power Authority Joel Metzger
March 3, 2024
What Miners Left Behind Rich Lundin
April 7, 2024
Drawings & Etching of the Gold Rush Kristopher Mandell
2022 - 2023 Lecture Series Speakers
October 2, 2022 - Brian Connery - Wood Working
Brian Connery is a wood working wizard and a former Director of the Foundation. In January 2019 Brian gave a lecture on modern blacksmithing. This year, he will be bringing examples of his woodworking tools and samples of a wide variety of species of wood, from soft to hard.
Novermber 6, 2022 - Greg Frances - Fossils in Mokelumne Hill
Join Ranger/Naturalist Greg Francek as he shares his account of the discovery of a significant northern California fossil deposit and the ongoing collaborative study being conducted by East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD), CSU Chico and a cadre of elite scientists.
December 4, 2022 - Rollie Fillmore - MiWuk Tribe Presentation (No video recording)
Rollie Fillmore, is a member of the Miwuk tribe. He will join us to present the MiWuk Tribe, one of four Native American tribes indigenous to Northern California, who spoke the Miwok. Fun fact: Miwok means people - join us to learn more!
No January Lecture
February 5, 2023 - Lynn Downey - Arequipa & Area Sanatorium
Learn how an institution for women saved lives and advanced health care for women. Lynn Downey will share her knowledge and speaks on her book, Arequipa Sanatorium: Life in California's Lung Resort for Women.
April 2, 2023 - Revisiting the Donner Party Tragedy
Author and historian Eugene Hart, author of Salt & Snow, will talk about his new book representing an incredible piece of research into the ill-fated Donner Party who cemented their legacy in the Sierra Nevada during the winter of 1846. Lansford Hastings and his association with the Donner Party has been unfairly criticized for decades as the main cause of the Donner Party's catastrophe, however, is he really to blame? This book explores the myths surrounding the man and laying to rest his alleged personal ambitions and blame for the poor decisions made by the Donner Party headed by their de facto leader James Reed.
May 7, 2023 - Art of the Gold Rush
Kristopher Mandell, Executive Director of the Calaveras County Historical Society and the Director of the County Museums located in San Andreas, will talk about the art of the Gold Rush. Many people don’t realize that there is art attributed to the Gold Rush at all; however, there is a rich collection of art created by those that participated in the Gold Rush, and what they have left us provides great insight into their first-hand experience.
October 2, 2022 - Brian Connery - Wood Working
Brian Connery is a wood working wizard and a former Director of the Foundation. In January 2019 Brian gave a lecture on modern blacksmithing. This year, he will be bringing examples of his woodworking tools and samples of a wide variety of species of wood, from soft to hard.
Novermber 6, 2022 - Greg Frances - Fossils in Mokelumne Hill
Join Ranger/Naturalist Greg Francek as he shares his account of the discovery of a significant northern California fossil deposit and the ongoing collaborative study being conducted by East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD), CSU Chico and a cadre of elite scientists.
December 4, 2022 - Rollie Fillmore - MiWuk Tribe Presentation (No video recording)
Rollie Fillmore, is a member of the Miwuk tribe. He will join us to present the MiWuk Tribe, one of four Native American tribes indigenous to Northern California, who spoke the Miwok. Fun fact: Miwok means people - join us to learn more!
No January Lecture
February 5, 2023 - Lynn Downey - Arequipa & Area Sanatorium
Learn how an institution for women saved lives and advanced health care for women. Lynn Downey will share her knowledge and speaks on her book, Arequipa Sanatorium: Life in California's Lung Resort for Women.
April 2, 2023 - Revisiting the Donner Party Tragedy
Author and historian Eugene Hart, author of Salt & Snow, will talk about his new book representing an incredible piece of research into the ill-fated Donner Party who cemented their legacy in the Sierra Nevada during the winter of 1846. Lansford Hastings and his association with the Donner Party has been unfairly criticized for decades as the main cause of the Donner Party's catastrophe, however, is he really to blame? This book explores the myths surrounding the man and laying to rest his alleged personal ambitions and blame for the poor decisions made by the Donner Party headed by their de facto leader James Reed.
May 7, 2023 - Art of the Gold Rush
Kristopher Mandell, Executive Director of the Calaveras County Historical Society and the Director of the County Museums located in San Andreas, will talk about the art of the Gold Rush. Many people don’t realize that there is art attributed to the Gold Rush at all; however, there is a rich collection of art created by those that participated in the Gold Rush, and what they have left us provides great insight into their first-hand experience.
2021 - 2022 Lecture Series Speakers
Oct 2021 - Joel Metzger, Utica Water
Nov 2021 - Michael LaSalle, Wagon Trains of 1848/Thomas Corcoran
Dec 2021 - Dave Bunnell - Cavern Photography
February 2022 Rurik Kallis - Abandoned Mining Towns of the Eastern Sierra
March 2022 - Frank Tortorich - Big Tree Carson Valley Wagon Road
April 2022 - Lynn Downey - The Fascinating and Sometimes Hilarious History of the Dude Ranch
Watch our lectures on Calaveras County TV's YouTube Channel. THANK YOU to Susan Tomasich for filming our lectures and connecting us to more people with wonderful stories!
Oct 2021 - Joel Metzger, Utica Water
Nov 2021 - Michael LaSalle, Wagon Trains of 1848/Thomas Corcoran
Dec 2021 - Dave Bunnell - Cavern Photography
February 2022 Rurik Kallis - Abandoned Mining Towns of the Eastern Sierra
March 2022 - Frank Tortorich - Big Tree Carson Valley Wagon Road
April 2022 - Lynn Downey - The Fascinating and Sometimes Hilarious History of the Dude Ranch
Watch our lectures on Calaveras County TV's YouTube Channel. THANK YOU to Susan Tomasich for filming our lectures and connecting us to more people with wonderful stories!