The Western States Trail Museum, located in Auburn's Historic Central Square, is in the process of making City-approved tenant improvements for the benefit of the public in an effort to preserve, document, educate, and promote the history and legacy of a trans-Sierra trail from Carson City, Nevada to Sacramento, California.
The Museum will serve as a testament to the trail's significance during Native American, Gold Rush, and modern-day eras. The museum will showcase the places where settlers, trail blazers, miners, and emigrants helped shape the American West. Visitors will dive into the history of this iconic trail, from its origins as a lifeline for indigenous communities to its contemporary allure as a stage for world renowned ultra-endurance events like the annual Western States Endurance Run and Tevis Cup 100 Mile Ride.
We are hopeful for a "soft" opening this spring. Also, join us for a preview of our musuem site during the Placer County Museum's Heritage Trail event this coming summer. We are located in Auburn at 1103 High Street, Suite 300. In the meantime, you are welcome to visit our website at: https://wstrailmuseum.org/ or find us on Facebook.
The Western States Trail Museum's mission is to educate the public about the history, heritage, and contemporary usage of the trans-Sierra passage known today as the Western States Trail. In so doing, it acts as a repository for significant and meaningful artifacts relevant to the trail.
The location of our museum has been secured in the heart of the historic city of Auburn. In a show of support, we have been awarded ARPA funds from the city to make required, approved tenant improvements.
Specifically these funds are being applied to finishing the museum, which includes new flooring, ceiling repairs and wall finishing, as well as adding an ADA accessible bathroom. The process has to be completed in a fastidious manner as we are creating a clean and temperature controlled environment that will safely house historic displays as well as accommodate media presentations.
While the ARPA funding will help with the initial room improvements, we are in need of additional funding to finish the museum build-out space.
The Western States Trail Museum will educate and entertain the public regarding the rich diversity of the Western States Trail. The Museum will inject diversity, inclusion and equity in connection with our vision and mission for the benefit of the community and the visitors to the museum.
Organization name
Western States Trail Museum
2019
Mission Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Operating Budget
$0-$50,000
Organization Need
Funding: Unrestricted
Demographics Served
General population
Local Counties Served
Placer
Address
1103 High Street, suite 300 PO Box 7715Placer County, CA, US
CA, US
Sacramento County, CA, US
NV, US