Shasta Historical society
Shasta County History Organizations
Behrens-Eaton Museum
The Behrens-Eaton House Museum is a Victorian style turn-of-the-century home built by John Scott in 1895. In 2003, Judge Eaton entrusted this Victorian Museum as a repository of historical books, artifacts, letters, illustrations, photographs, and papers which are symbolic of Judge Eaton’s professional career and his public life, relative to Shasta County and California history. Judge Eaton’s legacy established a venue for individuals, groups, and citizens of Shasta County to embrace local history.
Website URL: https://shastagen.orgFacebook page: The Eaton Gift
A collection of photographs from the Shasta Historical Society archives related to railroads in Shasta County.
Turtle Bay Exploration Park
Turtle Bay Exploration Park is home to a world renowned natural history, art and science museum, along with 300 acres of forest, botanical gardens, animal habitats, and more. The museum is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year after opening its doors in 2002, while the merger of four museums into one alliance (Alliance of Redding Museums) is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Known for bringing the world to Redding, its current exhibition features replicas of burial objects found in Tutankamun’s tomb. The McConnell Arboretum and Botanical Gardens features a Mediterranean climate display, a nursery, and children’s garden. Wildlife Woods is home to several rescued animals including a Golden Eagle, a porcupine, a badger, a beaver, and more. Website URL: https://www.turtlebay.org/