Special Events

What?  HANDCAR RACE & PUSHERS CONTEST

When?  October 23, 2021

Where? Shingle Springs Depot (4241 Mother Lode Drive)

Cost?  Free to watch!

           To enter a Handcar team, contact chris@samstowncyclery.com

What?  SAVE THE GRAVES

When? October 16, 2021, 10AM-4PM

Where?  Placerville Union Cemetery on Bee Street in Placerville

Cost?  $10 

What is it?  Stroll the cemetery grounds and meet notable historic figures of El Dorado County.  Living history performances of those interred makes this event unique and entertaining.  All proceeds will help protect the pioneer cemeteries in El Dorado County.

In our position as a county resource for civil records and statistics, the Museum provided information to the "Save The Graves" group.  These records are available to the public with a Research Request, by emailing museum@edcgov.us.  Please include a description or as much detail as you can of the information you are looking for.  Museum staff and volunteers will answer research requests in the order they are submitted. 

Visit the Special Exhibits page to see virtual exhibits on El Dorado County's history topics!