Raymond L.
5/19/2023
Open house today at the old Truckee jail museum. This is located in one of many original Chinatowns in the Truckee area. I was made aware from one of the historians that there was as many as six...
Truckee-Donner Historical Society and Old Jail
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10142 Jibboom St
Truckee, CA 96161
The Truckee-Donner Historical Society (TDHS) is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history of Truckee and its surrounding areas through a variety of resources, including exhibits, research tools, and historical collections. The society operates the Old Truckee Jail Museum and the Joseph Research Library, which house invaluable historical assets for public access and research.
TDHS actively engages the community with programs and events, such as the annual Donner Party Hike and speaker series, while also emphasizing the importance of digitizing historical newspapers for future generations. Membership and donations play a vital role in sustaining the society's efforts to keep Truckee's history alive and accessible to all.
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4.07 reviews
Kevin S.
11/27/2019
During our visit to Truckee, we were winging a lot of it. We didn't really research the place and what it had to offer. We saw the signs pointing to the jail on our way to lunch and decided we...
Jen K.
7/20/2009
Property of the Illuminati. I'm not a fan of defacing public property, but this message painted on the remains of a Masonic temple did make me chuckle. The Old Jail Museum is located one block...
Antony M.
11/22/2018
Small museum thats a great stop to get your history fix! Super clean and friendly staff! They have several artifacts on display and a little theatre nook to watch historical videos.
Maggie F.
7/26/2011
Small, interesting & if you like history, a must see! I'm not sure why, but I just can't pass up an old jail, lol! This jail is now a free museum. They do accept donations, but they don't push...
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