TDHS was founded July 24, 1968 to preserve the history of the Truckee - Donner area.
The Society operates the Old Jail Museum which was built in 1875.
We participate in several Events during the course of the year. Our research historians write articles on the History of Truckee.
We have several books on local Truckee history for sale on our Publications page and we also have pictures of the Truckee - Donner area which can be purchased. Find a sampling of our numerous historic prints on our Photos page. Please take the time to browse both.
If you would like to make a tax free donation to the Society please use the secure Donate payment button. The Truckee Donner Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is entirely supported through our membership dues, fundraising events, museum admission donations and private donations.
You can support TDHS by becoming a member! Please go to our Membership page for more information.
Check back with us often for our latest updates and news.
Thank you for visiting our website,
We hope it encourages you to join our efforts today.
From Your TDHS Board
click the photo to access the photo slideshow and local news articles
SAVE THE DATE
2010
Haunted Tour Fundraiser
Oct 21st and 22nd
From proceeds of the 2009 Haunted Tour together with funding from the Truckee Rotary, TDHS has purchased a NEW state-of-the-art computer system and software to handle the archiving of OLD photographs, research materials , artifacts and more that are located in the Joseph Resarch Library and the Old Jail Museum.
Thank you to all participants who made the first annual Truckee Historic Haunted Tour such a success.
You may download a script of the evenings event
by clicking to the Tour Page.
We look forward to seeing you at the 2010 event.
PUT SNOOPY ON YOUR LICENSE PLATE
The TRUCKEE DONNER HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a proud supporter of an exciting opportunity sweeping the state. Establishling a Snoopy license plate in California to support our state’s museums at the same time.
If 7,500 registered California drivers raise their hands in support of Snoopy, we can be the first state in the union to feature the beloved beagle on an official license plate. When the magic number of 7,500 folks are willing to pay $50 for a plate, they will go into production, and voilà, a Snoopy license plate is yours.
Registration proceeds from the plate will help our state’s great museums, including the TRUCKEE DONNER HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
So, don't hesitate! Go to www.snoopyplate.com today to sign up for your Snoopy license plate. And, tell your friends and family to help us achieve our goal.
