Great News!
The Mansion and Visitors Center are OPEN!
Guided tours of Bidwell Mansion are on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, beginning in the Visitors Center at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. The Visitors Center and the General’s Store are also open 10 a.m.— 3 p.m. For more information or to schedule tours, please contact State Parks at (530) 895-6144. See below for more information. |
Our annual Victorian dinner proved a most delightful affair, wherein we celebrated with utmost merriment the distinguished Bidwells' 155th wedding anniversary. We extend our deepest gratitude to all the esteemed guests who joined us for dinner and engaged in stimulating discourse.
We look forward to hosting this splendid event again in the early spring of 2024. Proceeds from this event, and other like it, benefit education and interpretation at Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park. |
We had a great time celebrating Christmas with the Bidwells.
General and Mrs. Bidwell invited us to their home to celebrate the holiday season, where we enjoyed historic vignettes, live music, light refreshments, and holiday cheer in the grandly decorated mansion. Thank you for celebrating the holidays with us! |
General announcement
We are working on our 2022–2023 events calendar and much of what we plan to do is based on what events we can safely offer while still adhering to current protocols. We are hoping to bring back some of our beloved in-person events (and a few new ones) when it's safe to do so. We are also exploring more virtual opportunities to engage with our members and the community.
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Grab a plate of Christmas cookies and a cup of eggnog or sparkling cider, and sit down at your computer, smart phone, tablet, or smart TV, for our virtual presentation of Christmas with the Bidwells. Enjoy an amusing tale told by John Bidwell and his friend Mr. Swasey, about their first Christmases at Sutter's Fort.
The video can be seen on the BMA YouTube channel by going here, or by clicking the embedded video to the right. |
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Guided tours of Bidwell Mansion are held on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting in the Visitor Center at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Price: Adults: $6 | Youth under 18: $3 Tours are on a first come-first serve basis, and are limited to 10 people. Tours can be reserved day of by calling (530) 895-6144. The Visitor Center and the General’s Store are also open 10 a.m.— 3 p.m. during the above days. More Info at the State Park website. |