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The Foundation’s Educational Programs is a labor of love between the foundation and museum historians. The series starts in October and runs through April, occurring monthly on the first Sunday of each month from 2:00-3:00 pm (No January lecture). Refreshments are available for early birds, starting at 1:30 pm.
This popular series has been offered since 2011 and take place in the Museum's Carriage House. Lecture attendance is $10.00 per person with complementary refreshments. The Museum Foundation Educational Programs is part of our seasonal fundraising efforts to support the Angels Camp Museum, admission fees go directly to our current project. All are welcome. If you have ideas for future lecture topics, please let us know by emailing us at [email protected]. |
“The Spirit of John Muir” Sunday, October 14, 2018
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2022-2023 Educational Programs 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.
November 6, 2022 - Greg Francek - 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.
March 5, 2023 - Kristopher Mandell - Art in the Gold Rush (Rescheduled due to weather, new date to come)
Ever ponder about the art and life of artisans in the Gold Rush? Please join us for Kristopher Mandell's talk on Art in the Gold Rush and learn everything you wanted to know and more!
April 2, 2023 - Sandra Hess - Our Roots Run Deep
Sandra Hess is the director of the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance, - an education and marketing association- supporting our family-run wine region since 1989. She grew up in Arnold and returned to Murphys about four years ago to make this area her forever home. She enjoys exploring the great outdoors, is mother of two and Benjamin's Grammy. Join us for the season finale, and learn the History and Progression of the Calaveras Wine Region!
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.
November 6, 2022 - Greg Francek - 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.
March 5, 2023 - Kristopher Mandell - Art in the Gold Rush (Rescheduled due to weather, new date to come)
Ever ponder about the art and life of artisans in the Gold Rush? Please join us for Kristopher Mandell's talk on Art in the Gold Rush and learn everything you wanted to know and more!
April 2, 2023 - Sandra Hess - Our Roots Run Deep
Sandra Hess is the director of the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance, - an education and marketing association- supporting our family-run wine region since 1989. She grew up in Arnold and returned to Murphys about four years ago to make this area her forever home. She enjoys exploring the great outdoors, is mother of two and Benjamin's Grammy. Join us for the season finale, and learn the History and Progression of the Calaveras Wine Region!
2021-2022 Educational Programs 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
Couldn't Make one of our Lectures? Watch it On CCTV's YouTube Channel and read a summary of the talks on our blog, 2021-2022 Lecture Series Comes to A Close.
A Big THANK YOU to Susan Tomasich for filming our lectures which enables us to connect more people with our wonderful storytellers!
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
Couldn't Make one of our Lectures? Watch it On CCTV's YouTube Channel and read a summary of the talks on our blog, 2021-2022 Lecture Series Comes to A Close.
A Big THANK YOU to Susan Tomasich for filming our lectures which enables us to connect more people with our wonderful storytellers!