Events announcement
Following the devastating fire at Bidwell Mansion, both the park and the Visitor Center remain closed. Unfortunately, we do not have a timeline for when the Visitor Center will reopen.
During this closure, we will be collaborating with local historical organizations, such as the Stansbury House, Chico History Museum, and the Chico Heritage Association, to host events and maintain community engagement.
Please be sure to check back often—we will be posting updates as they come in. Or go to our BMA Facebook page for more fun and interesting posts. And don't forget to visit the Bidwell Mansion SHP Facebook page for some of their exciting posts about the Mansion.
As always, thank you for your support!
During this closure, we will be collaborating with local historical organizations, such as the Stansbury House, Chico History Museum, and the Chico Heritage Association, to host events and maintain community engagement.
Please be sure to check back often—we will be posting updates as they come in. Or go to our BMA Facebook page for more fun and interesting posts. And don't forget to visit the Bidwell Mansion SHP Facebook page for some of their exciting posts about the Mansion.
As always, thank you for your support!
January 2025
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Annual BMA Members Meeting
Saturday, January 25, 2025 3:30 p.m. | Chico Masonic Family Center | Free Open to all BMA Members and Guests 3:30 p.m. – BMA Members Business Meeting 4 p.m. – Bidwell Mansion Updates We invite you to join us for our Annual Members Meeting of the Bidwell Mansion Association. All BMA members and guests are welcome to attend this free event. |
Following a brief business meeting, the BMA Board and State Parks will provide updates on the Bidwell Mansion fire and the recovery process. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in a meaningful discussion as we navigate this challenging time together. We look forward to a collaborative and constructive conversation.
Thank you for your membership and support—we truly appreciate it and hope to see you there!
Thank you for your membership and support—we truly appreciate it and hope to see you there!
February 2025
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Historic Dedication
Saturday, February 15, 2025 | 10 a.m. | Chico Veterans Center | Free
Join us fora special public event as the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) proudly dedicate an America250! Marker, celebrating the site's connection to Revolutionary War Patriots.
The DAR are placing these markers across the nation to honor the legacy of those who fought for American independence. Bidwell Mansion holds a unique connection through Annie Kennedy Bidwell, who traced her lineage to two Revolutionary War Patriots, Andrew Ellicott and Samuel Kennedy. Annie was also a member of the Presidio Chapter.
We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful occasion!
JUNE 2025
Exhibition Opening Night—Bidwell Mansion: The Stories We Share
Saturday, June 7 | 5–7 p.m. | Chico History Museum (141 Salem St.)
Free and open to the public
The Bidwell Mansion Association and the Chico History Museum warmly invite you to join us for a special evening as we honor and celebrate the legacy of the Bidwell Mansion—a place that shaped Chico’s story and touched generations.
Through art, stories, and personal memorabilia, this unique exhibition reflects on what the Mansion meant to our community and honors its legacy following its loss in the December 2024 fire.
Enjoy light refreshments, historical vignettes, and live music. Be among the first to view this deeply meaningful collection created by and for the community.
Guests are welcome to attend in historical costume (1868–1918) to help bring the spirit of the era to life.
This special exhibition will be on display through June 2025.
This exhibition is made possible through our valued partners in historic preservation: Bidwell Mansion Association, Chico Heritage Association, Chico History Museum, Beautiful & Historic Chico Coalition, and the Stansbury Home Preservation Association.
Saturday, June 7 | 5–7 p.m. | Chico History Museum (141 Salem St.)
Free and open to the public
The Bidwell Mansion Association and the Chico History Museum warmly invite you to join us for a special evening as we honor and celebrate the legacy of the Bidwell Mansion—a place that shaped Chico’s story and touched generations.
Through art, stories, and personal memorabilia, this unique exhibition reflects on what the Mansion meant to our community and honors its legacy following its loss in the December 2024 fire.
Enjoy light refreshments, historical vignettes, and live music. Be among the first to view this deeply meaningful collection created by and for the community.
Guests are welcome to attend in historical costume (1868–1918) to help bring the spirit of the era to life.
This special exhibition will be on display through June 2025.
This exhibition is made possible through our valued partners in historic preservation: Bidwell Mansion Association, Chico Heritage Association, Chico History Museum, Beautiful & Historic Chico Coalition, and the Stansbury Home Preservation Association.
