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The Bidwell Mansion Association (BMA) is dedicated to the restoration, preservation, and interpretation of Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park, the 1868 home of John Bidwell, founder of the city of Chico, California.
upcoming events
We Miss You!
As Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park is temporarily closed due to COVID-19, our live events have been cancelled and postponed to next year. We do have a few virtual events planned, so be sure to check back often for more information.
We look forward to when we can all gather together and enjoy the Mansion and park grounds. Until then, please visit the Bidwell Mansion SHP Facebook page for exciting posts about the Mansion. Also, don't forget check out the BMA Facebook page for more fun and updates.
As always, thank you for your support! Take care and we'll see you soon!
We look forward to when we can all gather together and enjoy the Mansion and park grounds. Until then, please visit the Bidwell Mansion SHP Facebook page for exciting posts about the Mansion. Also, don't forget check out the BMA Facebook page for more fun and updates.
As always, thank you for your support! Take care and we'll see you soon!
Celebrate the holidays with the bidwells
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Christmas with the Bidwells
Friday, December 18 | 6 p.m. BMA YouTube Channel Grab a plate of Christmas cookies and a cup of eggnog or sparkling cider and sit down at your computer to enjoy “Christmas with the Bidwells” this year. Travel back in time to talk to four residents of Bidwell Mansion as they prepare for the holiday season. |
General John Bidwell will give you a tour of his office and tell you about the time he met General Sherman. Annie Bidwell is going shopping in downtown Chico—find out which stores she prefers for buying Christmas gifts. Florence the cook is in the kitchen, preparing a delicious dinner, and Peter the coachman is out at the carriage house getting ready to give you a ride around Rancho Chico. All of them will welcome you to Bidwell Mansion and fill you with the holiday spirit.
Bidwell Mansion comes alive in these vignettes, accompanied by holiday music from the parlor. The broadcast will be available December 18th on the Bidwell Mansion Association’s YouTube channel. We hope you will tune in and enjoy a new version of “Christmas with the Bidwells.”
Bidwell Mansion comes alive in these vignettes, accompanied by holiday music from the parlor. The broadcast will be available December 18th on the Bidwell Mansion Association’s YouTube channel. We hope you will tune in and enjoy a new version of “Christmas with the Bidwells.”
BMA HAPPENINGS
BMA NEWSLETTER – WE'VE GOT ALL THE DETAILS
Wondering what's going on at the Bidwell Mansion? Check out our current newsletter and get up-to-date will all the happenings, BMA activities, and upcoming events. You don't want to miss out!
MRS. BIDWELL INVITES YOU TO BECOME A BMA MEMBER
Your memerbership support of the BMA is greatly appreciated. Becuase of your membership we are able to support the educational programs at Bidwell Mansion SHP, and sponsor Friday tours of the Mansion during the summer. We welcome new members and are looking forward to your participation and hope you continue as members into the future. Click here to join or renew your membership
We would also like to thank our members who annually renew and make donation to the Bidwell Mansion. Your generosity is truly exceptional—THANK YOU!
We would also like to thank our members who annually renew and make donation to the Bidwell Mansion. Your generosity is truly exceptional—THANK YOU!
John Bidwell's Bicentennial
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The Bicentennial Year is over and we had so much fun celebrating John's 200th birthday! Thank you everyone who volunteered, came to events, and helped us honor his legacy.
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bidwell mansion historic state park hours
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Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park is temporarily closed due to COVID-19.
When it reopens, we hope you will check out the Visitor's Center. Watch and listen as John Bidwell journeys across America, writes love letters to Annie, and shows you around Rancho Chico. We hope to resume Mansion tours Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please stay tuned for updates. Mansion tours start on the hour, beginning in the Visitor Center. The last tour begins at 4 p.m. Tour prices are $6 for adult, $3 for children 5-17, and free for children 4 or younger. Cash, check and credit cards are accepted for the tours. More Info at bidwellmansionpark.com |
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Take a Video tour of bidwell mansion
Join Bidwell Mansion SHP's own with Noel Lopez as he gives a tour of the Mansion and talks about the history of the Bidwells in California on C-SPAN3–American History TV.
Click HERE to watch the episode.
Click HERE to watch the episode.
STAY CONNECTED
Check us out on Facebook where you can get updated information on Association activities and events. Please click on this link to "Like" us! In addition, click here to visit Nancy Leek's Bidwell Blog! Another way to connect is by becoming a member. Please click on the button below to begin enjoying the benefits of being a member of the Bidwell Mansion Association!
MAKE A GIFT
Consider making a gift to continue education, preservation, and interpretation at Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park
John and Annie Bidwell
