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11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday–Sunday

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The purpose of the Amador County Historical Society is to identify and preserve items of historical interest of Amador County for its residents and the public, and to educate and increase public awareness, as well as enlist public support, for historical preservation in Amador County.

The Society was founded in the summer of 1948 by dedicated residents who saw the value of preserving the rich history of the County since its inception during California's Gold Rush. At the same time, the Society founded the Amador County Museum and the Amador County Archives, but later was able to convince the County government to take over both of these entities.

The Society has grown and contracted over the years. In 2004, the County's Sesquicentennial year, interest again blossomed amongst both new and old residents that their County was a unique and desirable place to live and its historical features, buildings, and landmarks should be preserved and recognized for their place in Amador County history.

Visit the Kennedy and
North Star Mine Model Exhibits

Want to learn more about historical mining in Amador County? The Kennedy and North Star Mine Model exhibits include three operating models of mining structures: the Kennedy Mine Headframe, the North Star Mine Stamp Mill, and the Kennedy Mine Tailing Wheel #2. The exhibits are located on the grounds of the Amador County Museum at 225 Church Street in Jackson.

Get more information from our brochure or watch a brief tour from TSPN, Amador County's community television station. If you want to see the exhibits for yourself, the exhibits are open from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every Saturday with tours at 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Group tours are available by appointment.

Admission for the exhibits is $2.00 per person ages 10 and older and $1,00 for children ages 9 and younger. For more information, contact us at 209-257-1485.