Jake Jackson Memorial Museum

Typical local museum

Gold-rush era exhibits on up through more recent decades. Includes a documentary about the area's history, mostly interviews with "old timers."

Exceptionally well maintained repository of Trinity County history

This museum is operated totally by volunteers; the displays had comprehensive captions; gift shop boasts wide variety of books, maps, local arts and craft. Venue extremely clean; docents very knowledg...

excellent historical artifacts and reproductions from gold mining days

This museum has grown over the years, from a room in the courthouse basement to a large multi-floor museum with outbuildings and barns. It is a comprehensive showcase of the history of Trinity County...

I'd stop in!

Amazing museum, things are labled well, good historical displays...interesting to kids as well.a few interactive displays and nice gift coubter. It's worth your time to visit.

Cool history

It's always nice to see how and when a town became what it is and how it turned into what it is today. You get to see all the old tools they used some old service rifle and an old jail cell. Plus a ...