Foresthill Divide Museum
The museum offers visitors a peek into what life was like on the Foresthill Divide during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The museum has incredible exhibits that offer visitors an idea of what life was like on the Divide during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Exhibits include Gold Rush artifacts, a logging exhibit which includes a scale model of the lumber mill, educational displays on Native Americans, recreation and transportation as well as rotating exhibits and a slide show.
- Hours Open Memorial Day through Labor Day; Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Address 24601 Harrison Street, Foresthill, CA 95631
- Phone 530-367-3535
- Website Foresthill Divide Museum
- Best Feature Blacksmith Shop
- Walking Tours
- Artifacts
- Logging Exhibits
The Foresthill Divide Museum is located in Memorial Park, Foresthill, CA. Foresthill is situated on a peninsula of land lying between the North and Middle Forks of the American River.
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