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Agency: NEVADA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY


Resource Number: 4660650
Alternate name: NCHS

Description

The Nevada County Historical Society operates three historical museums and also an historical research library. Their mission is to celebrate and preserve the history of Nevada County. We accomplish this objective by preserving artifacts in our museums and making our archives and photos available to the public in our Searls Library located in our History Center in Nevada City.



530-265-5910
Main
530-265-5910Business Line

Main Contact
Daniel Ketcham
President

[email protected]
Senior Administrator
David Bard
Treasurer

Website: www.nevadacountyhistory.org
Email: [email protected]

Location information
NEVADA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY  
Location: 161 Nevada City Highway
Nevada City, CA 95959
(Map)
Description: Intersection of Ridge Road at Nevada City Highway
Disabilities Access: Yes
Mailing Address: 161 Nevada City Highway, CA 95959
Service Area:
Defined coverage area:
CA-Nevada County

Program Delivery
Eligibility: Adults Teens Children Families Females Males
Languages: English
Payment methods:
Program Fees: Free
Service Area: Western Nevada County
Defined coverage area:
CA-Nevada County
Volunteering: Volunteer opportunities are available.
Volunteer requirements: Interest in local history
Volunteer duties: Various staffing needs including docents, greeters, gift shop sales, etc.


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Disabilities Access - check all that applyACCESS - Fully accessible to people using mobility aids
Quarters for AVRsQ 4 - October-December
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Verification

Person at the resource who last verified this information:
Last Verified On: 12/3/2025
Last Verified By: 211
 

Agency Background

Programs at NEVADA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

FIREHOUSE NO. 1 MUSEUM - NCHS
NORTHSTAR MINING MUSEUM - NCHS
RAILROAD MUSEUM - NCHS
SEARLS HISTORICAL RESEARCH LIBRARY - NCHS

Tax Status: 501(c)(3)
Legal Status: Nonprofit - Incorporated
Funding: Donations; Fees





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