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Happy BICENTENNIAL year!This year marks John Bidwell's 200th birthday and we are planning a year-long celebration in his honor. We would love for you to join us for several BMA and community events. See below for our monthly events—many events are free, so gather up your friends and family and help us celebrate!
If you would like to participate or volunteer for an event, please let us know—we'd love to have you! |
January
Annual Bidwell Mansion Association Meeting
Sunday, January 27
Reception — 5:30 p.m. | Business Meeting — 6 p.m.
Bidwell Mansion SHP Visitor's Center
Tickets: Free
Please join us for the annual meeting of the Bidwell Mansion Association. All BMA members and guests are welcome to attend.
After a brief business meeting, we will be privileged to have guest speaker Dave Nopel join us for the evening for an interesting talk on the Bidwell-Bartleson Party, and their journey to California in 1841.
Thank you for your membership support—we look forward to seeing you!
february
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Love Letter Dinner —SOLD OUT-- Friday, February 15 Bidwell Mansion Tickets: $100 per person Limited to 16 guests Celebrate the unique love story of John and Annie Bidwell with an intimate dinner party in the Bidwell Mansion. Featuring a historically-inspired menu taken from Annie's diary, live readings from John and Annie's love letters, and more! |
This special dinner is limited to 16 guests. Tickets will be available at the Annual Meeting and at the General's Store after 1/27/19. Please call 530-891-7903 for more information.
march
Proclamation from the City of Chico
Date/Time/Location: TBA
Tickets: Free
april
may
Pioneer Day Parade
Saturday, May 4
Downtown Chico
Tickets: Free
Memorial Day at Chico Cemetery
Monday, May 27
Veteran’s Memorial Day Ceremony at Bidwell’s Grave Site
Tickets: Free
june
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Annie Bidwell’s Birthday Tea Saturday, June 22 Inside the Bidwell Mansion Tickets: $45 (available at the Bidwell Mansion Visitor Center & Made in Chico) Two Seatings: 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. (each seating is limited to 40 people) Grab your favorite tea hat and enjoy a traditional formal Victorian tea with Annie Bidwell inside the Mansion in honor of her 180th birthday and in celebration of the Bidwell Bicentennial. This is a wonderful and unique opportunity to support the Mansion while enjoying delicious delicacies, tea, live music, and friends. The tea will have two seatings: one at 11:30 a.m. and the other at 2:30 p.m. As this tea is inside the Mansion, each seating is limited to only 40 people. Be sure to purchase your tickets soon and be one of only 80 people to sip tea and nibble on scones inside the Mansion. Tickets may be purchased at the Bidwell Mansion SHP visitor center (530-895-6144) and Made in Chico (530-894-7009). |
july
Slice of Chico
Saturday, July 13
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Downtown Chico
Tickets: Free
Enjoy watermelon in downtown Chico.
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Twilight Family Night at Bidwell Mansion – Bidwell Throughout California
Saturday, July 13 7–8 p.m. Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park Tickets: FREE John Bidwell is well known for his influence in Chico, but did you know his influence was felt throughout California? Join us as we travel the State with John and experience his many adventures. This fun, outdoor event is a wonderful way to enjoy a summer night with the family. All ages are welcome to this free event. Bring something to sit on, as we will be on the lawn area behind the Carriage House. |
august
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John Bidwell's 200th Birthday Celebration! Sunday, August 4 4–6 p.m. Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park Tickets: FREE Have fun with the whole family and enjoy a Victorian celebration in honor of John's 200th birthday. There will be cake, ice cream, games, music, and more! |
september
Image courtesy of Annie's Star Quilt Guild
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Annie’s Star Quilt Guild Exhibit
September 7–9 Tickets: General park entrance fee: $6 for adult, $3 for children 5-17, and free for children 4 or younger Come see beautiful quilts on display at the Mansion and Visitor Center. Each quilt has been wonderfully made by members of the Annie's Star Quilt Guild. There will even be an opportunity quilt. |
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California Admission Day
Sunday, September 8 4 p.m. On the steps of Bidwell Mansion Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park Celebrate California Admission Day and learn how John Bidwell brought the news of statehood to San Francisco. Hear the story of his assignment to deliver the statehood papers to California, his journey by steamship, and how he was aided in his mission by the lady with the blue umbrella. |
october
Events TBA
november
Farm Day
Saturday, November 3
Tickets: Free
Celebrate Farm Day on the Mansion grounds.
Christmas Tree Lighting
Sunday, November 24
Tickets: Free
Celebrate the holiday season with Chico's annual Christmas Tree Lighting in the downtown plaza. The General himself will have the honor this year of lighting the tree.
december
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Christmas with the Bidwells Friday, December 6 6–8 p.m. Bidwell Mansion Tickets: $30 per BMA Member | $35 per Guest (includes one year membership) Celebrate the holiday season with the Bidwells. Enjoy the Mansion beautifully decorated for Christmas, historical vignettes, music, wine tasting, food, and silent auction |
