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General announcementDue to the devastating December 2024 fire at Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park, both the park and the Visitor Center remain closed.
During this closure, BMA is excited to be collaborating with local historical organizations, such as the Stansbury House, Chico History Museum, and Chico Heritage Association, to host events and maintain community engagement. |
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Mansion UpdatesAn Update on the Mansion’s South SideAs we continue to wait for the results of the structural analysis of Bidwell Mansion, the building remains exposed to the elements, and gradual changes continue to occur.
Over the weekend, a metal window awning on the south side of the Mansion came loose and fell from a second-floor window to the porch below. In a July 2025 photograph, the awning can be seen hanging from the left-most second-floor window of the master bedroom. Sometime between Friday afternoon and Sunday, it detached and was later found resting on the porch. For many of us, even details like this hold meaning. Each architectural feature contributed to the character of the Mansion we remember, and when one is lost, its absence is noticeable. |
This metal window awning fell from a second-floor window of the Bidwell Mansion sometime between Friday (2/20/26) afternoon and Sunday (2/22/26).
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Photo from July 2025 shows the awning that fell hanging from the left-most window on the second floor of Bidwell Mansion. It was a window into the master bedroom.
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Photo taken Sunday (2/22/26) shows the awning clearly missing from the master bedroom window and lying on the porch floor.
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California State Parks has officially launched its Reimagine Bidwell Mansion Park State Historic Park planning effort. Over the next 15 months, they will be working with us and the community to create a Vision Plan that honors the mansion’s history while also exploring possibilities for its future.
You can learn more about this outreach effort at reimaginebidwellmansion.org, where you can also share your memories through the Memory Sharing Tool and stay up to date on engagement opportunities by joining their mailing list. |
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(Matt Bates/University Photographer/Chico State)
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On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, our community suffered an unimaginable loss with the devastating fire at Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park. Despite the swift and diligent response of fire crews, the mansion could not be saved.
To stay updated on the fire and the ongoing recovery efforts, please visit our Bidwell Updates page. There, you’ll find the latest news, details about the fire’s impact, and updates on the path forward. To learn more about the restoration project the mansion was undergoing before the fire, please visit our Restoration Project page. |
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Guided tours of Bidwell Mansion are currently CANCELED due to the temporary closure of the park.
At this time, it is uncertain when the park Visitor Center and the General's Store will open again More Info at the State Park website. Take a Video tour of bidwell mansion
While the park is closed, please join Noel Lopez from Bidwell Mansion SHP, 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. |
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History not only educates, but also inspires and defines who we are. It reminds us of where we come from and how far we’ve come. The Bidwell Mansion Association is proud to encourage and foster a love of history through support of the Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park.
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Consider making a monetary gift to continue education, preservation, and interpretation at Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park.
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