OAKHURST—Join Fresno Flats Historic Village and Park for an enchanting evening set amidst the rustic charm of this historic park. At the same time, contribute to the preservation of Oakhurst’s invaluable historic gem. Candlelit Tours, Live Music and A Special Menu Embark on docent-led tours of cherished buildings, including special candlelit tours after dusk, with a special opportunity to experience ...
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Fresno Flats: Restoration and Cross-Cultural Collaboration
OAKHURST—In early 2023 the California Natural Resources Agency and the California Cultural and Historical Endowment (CCHE) awarded Fresno Flats Historic Village and Park a $174,500 grant. That was the easy part. Now the hard part is underway—the implementation. It’s no small feat to pull everything together within the remaining two-year term allotted. The project consists of major renovations to existing ...
Read More »History Mystery #113: Carved Wooden Tools
Submitted by Karen Morris, CHS President. These are carved tools made out of wood. They were recently donated to the Coarsegold Historic Museum. Do you know what they were used for or how old they might be? The one standing upright has holes in the bottom but the bottom is covered in felt. You can comment here or at chs@sti.net ...
Read More »History Mystery #112: The Traveling Mystery Cabin
Submitted by Debby Carter, SHSA Librarian. According to articles in the Sierra Star, the cabin that is now located at Fresno Flats Historic Park & Village (see map below) was originally located west of Highway 41 and south of Sugar Pine, and east of Silver Knob. In 1969, a year after the Sierra Historic Sites Association (SHSA) was formed, the ...
Read More »Summer’s Here at the Fresno Flats Historic Village and Park
The Fresno Flats Gazette – Summer 2022 It’s going to be a great summer! We are gearing up for another incredible summer at Fresno Flats. Check out all that is happening and how you can get involved. Events Pioneer Camp: June 21 – 23 Pioneer Camp is on and it’s going to be better than ever. We’re teaming up again with ...
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