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FOLSOM HISTORY

History starts here.

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

Something For Everyone

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Temporary Exhibition: Ride 'Em Cowboy!

Ride'Em Cowboy! is our latest temporary exhibition showcasing the story of the Folsom Rodeo. See how a small ranching town found a unique way to remember its history, and hear the different opinions people have held toward the rodeo.

FOLSOM: A HISTORY OF INNOVATION

Explore our permanent exhibition on Folsom's history from the Indigenous Nisenan to today.

The Folsom Forge where people learn how to blacksmith and take blacksmithing classes in Folsom, CA

THE SQUARE: OUTDOOR MUSEUM & MAKERSPACE

Rediscover The Square, formerly known as Pioneer Village.

Upcoming Events

  • Revealing Folsom: California's Rich Wine History
    Revealing Folsom: California's Rich Wine History
    Wed, Jul 15
    Folsom History Museum
    Jul 15, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Folsom History Museum, 823 Sutter St, Folsom, CA 95630, USA
    Learn from local vintner Mike Owen of Crystal Basin Cellars about California’s rich wine history, from the Mission era to today. Plus, you can enter for the chance to win a free bottle of wine!
  • Folsom History Gala
    Folsom History Gala
    Fri, Oct 02
    Folsom Community Center
    Oct 02, 2026, 6:00 PM – 11:30 PM
    Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma St, Folsom, CA 95630, USA
    Join us for the first annual Folsom History Gala!

Upcoming Classes

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