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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
“Butte County mining camps and foothill farms were an active front in the California Indian wars. Using centuries-old tribal tactics, Butte Creeks, the Mountain Maidu tribelets’ warriors, resisted settlers’ seizures of their territories. Making a strategic shift, in 1857, they acquired bases in the neighboring Yahi’s Deer Creek Canyon. They merged with renegades and Yahi fighters, called Mill Creeks, whose raids had terrified Maidu and Tehama County farmers through the mid-1850s. Meanwhile, quarrels between miners and farmers and with John Bidwell continued as Civil War loyalties undermined unity against the Indian raiders, now out of Deer Creek.” — Amazon.com
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Bidwell Mansion Association
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We look forward to seeing you!
BMA HAPPENINGS
Dressed in holiday splendor
Our Bidwell elves have been working hard to make holiday magic come alive in the Mansion. Come see for yourself and enjoy a taste of a Victorian Christmas.
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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 or renew your membership
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!
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.
To see the Mansion in person, hop on any Saturday, Sunday, or Monday tour 11 a.m. –5 p.m.
Click HERE to watch the episode.
To see the Mansion in person, hop on any Saturday, Sunday, or Monday tour 11 a.m. –5 p.m.
BIDWELL MANSION STATE HISTORIC PARK HOURS
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Come check out the new Visitor's Center! Watch and listen as John Bidwell journeys across America, writes love letters to Annie, and shows you around Rancho Chico.
The Mansion is open for tours Saturday, Sunday & Monday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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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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
