Cultural Resources Facility

07/29/2025

Not Able to pay for the upcoming Beerfest try this TICKET GIVEAWAY from KSLG!

Interested in a pair of tickets to the 2nd annual BEER FEST AT Blue Ox Millworks this Saturday!?

Call the KSLG studio ANYTIME this week MON-FRI between 10AM and 3PM and we'll add you to the list!

Winner will be chosen randomly end of day Thursday

Studio Line: 707 722 5754

Help support the Humboldt County Historical Society and Blue Ox Millworks while indulging in some delicious craft brews!

Standard contest rules apply.

We have a Winner!! Our lucky slug has been contacted and the giveaway is now closed. Cheers!
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TICKET GIVEAWAY THIS WEEK!

Interested in a pair of tickets to the 2nd annual BEER FEST AT Blue Ox Millworks this Saturday!?

Call the KSLG studio ANYTIME this week MON-FRI between 10AM and 3PM and we'll add you to the list!

Winner will be chosen randomly end of day Thursday

Studio Line: 707 722 5754

Help support the Humboldt County Historical Society and Blue Ox Millworks while indulging in some delicious craft brews!

Standard contest rules apply.

07/18/2025

For those history lovers of all ages!! GOOD NEWS! Early Bird ticket pricing extended through July 20th!!
Only $45 for three bands, five breweries, souvenir cup and a tour of the Blue Ox Millworks!

A full day of local brews, history, crafts and music; for ONLY $45!

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW: https://humboldtcountyhistoricalsociety.ludus.com/index.php

Plein air painting is by Paul Rickard, depicting the The Elderberry Rust Stringband in action at last year's event! Catch them again this year!

04/05/2025

Happening Now

Saturday Speaker Series: David Zuber, “Early Orick & Stone Lagoon History”

Date & Time: Saturday, April 5th, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: Humboldt Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81197413791?pwd=iODLpR2k7Diz6p0ji6oU104pM259K1.1

Meeting ID: 811 9741 3791
Passcode: 580553

Admission: Free

Join us on Zoom for an engaging presentation by David Zuber as he explores the early history of Orick and Stone Lagoon through the lives of four remarkable women—three of Native descent and one an immigrant from Canada. Their stories highlight the challenges and resilience of life in the region during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

The presentation will conclude with the unusual tale of a circus elephant’s visit to Orick!

David Zuber, a native of Orick, holds a history degree from Cal Poly Humboldt and a master’s from the University of Birmingham, England. Before retiring, he spent many years as an educator in Del Norte County.

Don’t miss this fascinating look at Humboldt’s past!
This event is a collaboration between the Humboldt County Historical Society, the Humboldt County Library, and the Clarke Historical Museum.

04/02/2025

It's Giving Day! Please consider donating!

04/02/2025

It's Giving Day today! Please consider donating to help one of our CRF intern students! All donations are matched today!!

03/24/2025

Field School Project Funding due April 30.

11/20/2024

🗣️🚨JOIN US TODAY!🚨

The Coalition for Diversity in California Archaeology is hosting a virtual event for Native American Heritage Month. Hope to see many of you virtually!

Today
5PM
Virtually

Register Here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYucemvqTMqHNc-7DJVJFfKAUBDPhLtToWm?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3JKZhrshhEGZqP2BwC87w4WKpHvkIU008xXXPF7yxzcnyH3s73p0Y1VSs_aem_SsP0DU7i--da1yv_AKIRNw #/registration

11/08/2024

The AISES Full-Circle Mentorship program matches college students and professionals for one-on-one academic and career mentorship. Students gain practical advice, encouragement, and support, while …

09/07/2024

Introducing the Autumn edition of the Humboldt Historian!

The cover art is the mural “Fowl” by Dave Young Kim, found at the alleyway of Charlie Moon Way & E St. This edition’s theme surrounds the Eureka Chinatown Project, an initiative by community members and Humboldt Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity to honor the history and culture of the first Chinese people in Humboldt County. Inside you will find unique articles on a range of topics: a Hawaiian-Chinese man’s experience living in 1930s Humboldt, the power of art in addressing historical trauma, the purpose and mission of the Eureka Chinatown Project – as well as local history articles on Clam Beach, electricity, and football! And we hope to see you this Saturday at the Clarke Museum for the symposium "Chinese Labor Days: Contributions of Local ‘Chinese Pioneers’ to Nineteenth-Century Humboldt County,” featuring authors from this edition as panelists!

We are proud to honor Tony Gosselin & Sons Family Owned Tire Company as our first over-the-title sponsor!

Special thanks to our vendors! You will find our magazine at the following participating locations:
Wildberries Marketplace
Eureka Books
Northtown Books
HCHS Bookstore
Ferndale Museum
Horizon Business Products

https://www.humboldthistory.org/

09/07/2024

A new exhibit curated from private collections and the Trinidad Museum, opening during September Arts Alive!

Join us for a journey into the vibrant world of Brian Duane Tripp (1945-2022), a celebrated member of the Karuk Tribe whose artistic prowess and cultural contributions have left an indelible mark on history. Including the mural on the Clarke’s building in Opera Alley, “ The Sun Set Twice On The People That Day.”

Born and raised in the heart of Klamath, CA, Brian's journey began amidst the rich tapestry of Karuk culture. From a young age, his artistic talents shone brightly, earning him accolades such as "Most Talented" during his high school years. Yet his path would soon take a profound turn when he answered the call to serve in the Vietnam War, an experience that deeply influenced his artistic vision upon his return.

At Humboldt State University (now Cal Poly Humboldt), Brian immersed himself in the study of art, eventually becoming a pioneer in Native American Art History. His creations, spanning from the 1980s to the early 2000s, are hailed as the zenith of his creativity, blending traditional Karuk themes with poignant commentary on the injustices faced by Indigenous peoples. His artworks, often using newspapers as canvas to amplify political statements, have graced prestigious institutions from the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento to the New Museum in New York City.

On September 7th, during Arts Alive at the Clarke Historical Museum, we invite you to delve into Brian Tripp's world. Explore how his art reflects not just his remarkable talent, but also his deep-rooted commitment to preserving Karuk heritage and advocating for Indigenous rights. Discover pieces that speak volumes about resilience, identity, and the enduring spirit of cultural revitalization.