Program: FIREHOUSE NO. 1 MUSEUM

Program: FIREHOUSE NO. 1 MUSEUM - NCHS

Resource Number: 4661637
Description

The Nevada County Historical Society Firehouse No. 1 Museum offers local history exhibits and cultural collections at the historic Firehouse No. 1 in Nevada City.

Services include:

Exhibits on early Nevada County history
Displays about the Nisenan people, the Donner Party, and Chinese immigrants
Historical artifacts from daily life in Nevada City, including clothing and household items

Web pages

Main Contact Cathy Wilcox Barnes Curator 530-265-5468 [email protected]

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

Program Information

FIREHOUSE NO. 1 MUSEUM - NCHS

Location:

214 Main Street
Nevada City, CA 95959 (Map)

Program Hours:
Open May 1 - Oct 31 Mon-Fri 1-4pm
Closed for winter (Nov 1 - Apr 30)
By appointment (for groups of 6 or more)

Mailing Address:

214 Main Street, Nevada City, 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:	No Fee for Service, donations gladly accepted.

Service Area:

Defined coverage area:
CA	-Nevada County

Volunteering:

Volunteer opportunities are available.
Volunteer requirements:
Volunteer duties:

Custom fields
Disabilities Access - check all that apply	ACCESS - Fully accessible to people using mobility aids

Categorized as:

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

Agency Background

Programs at NEVADA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Tax Status:

501(c)(3)

Legal Status:

Nonprofit - Incorporated

Funding:

Donations; Fees

Incorporated:

1960

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