J. J. Jackson Museum and Trinity County Historical Park
The J. J. Jackson Museum and
Historical Park features artifacts and other exhibits about the history of
Trinity County. All artifacts in the exhibit are from Trinity County.
Paymaster Stampmill
The steam-operated Paymaster Stampmill, next to the
museum, demonstrates the process used to extract gold from raw ore brought in
from the mines. The stampmill operates several times during the year. The steam
driven whistle can be heard all around town when it is running.
The Blacksmith Shop
The Blacksmith Shop next to the Museum gives other insight into lives of the
early settlers who came here in the quest for gold. It is the location of Blacksmithing
Classes sponsored by the museum that attract people from around the world.
Ditch Tender's Cabin
The Ditch Tender's Cabin is located next to the Stamp Mill on the lower level of the Museum Historical
Park.
Historical Research Center
In 1995, the Historical Society completed
construction of a research wing next to the museum. Records of historical and
public interest dating back to the beginning of the gold rush have been indexed
and entered into a database, and are available to anyone who had an ancestor,
relative or friend living in Trinity County. Call the Museum for more
information: (530) 623-5211, or visit their website, click here. The J. J. Jackson Museum hours vary during the
year.
Go to Weaverville Joss House
Historic Park
Go to Lee Ranch House Folk
Art Center