Illuminating the hardships, joys, and lives of female pioneers in California, Her Side of the Story: Tales of California Pioneer Women will appear at the Shasta Historical Society, located at 1449 Market Street in Downtown Redding, from January 31,… Continue Reading
Big, blocky and formed of concrete, Redding Civic Auditorium was unlike any other building to rise in Redding. The auditorium was a point of pride when it opened in 1970, holding the promise of conventions, performances and other events. “To… Continue Reading
The McConnell Foundation finalized the purchase of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Hall from Redding Lodge No. 271 on Nov. 15. The Italianate building, built in 1888, is the oldest remaining brick building in downtown Redding. Today the… Continue Reading
Shasta Historical Society partners with local Native community group to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ History Days Friday, October 19 and Saturday, October 20, 2018. What: Tending the Wild When: Friday, October 19, 2018 at 6:00 pm Where: The Cascade Theatre Cost:… Continue Reading
The Shasta Historical Society is pleased to announce the fourth annual A Taste of History live and silent auction, Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Shasta State Historic Park. The event begins at 5:30 PM and concludes at 8:00 PM. Support… Continue Reading
Mark your calendars: October 17, 2015, is Indigenous People’s Day. The Shasta Historical Society is partnering with representatives from local tribes to commemorate indigenous history. This free program includes a street fair in front of the Cascade Theatre in Downtown… Continue Reading
Join Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Shasta Historical Society, and the Redding Library in celebrating Women’s History Month through an engaging lecture series featuring women of historical Shasta County.
Each evening, be inspired by the tales of women who influenced local history. Continue Reading
What did Susan B. Anthony say had “done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world?” What was called the “devil’s advance agent” by the Women’s Rescue League president Charlotte Smith? What caused women to cast off their… Continue Reading
Three area organizations will unveil and dedicate twin bronze 18-by-24 inch markers during a presentation today, October 8, at 11 a.m. The Rotary Club of Redding, Shasta Historical Society and the Ancient and Honorable Order of E. Clampus Vitus have… Continue Reading
Redding’s Carnegie Library was built in 1902 at 1527 Yuba Street, on the west side of the Lorenz Hotel. Philanthropist and business man Andrew Carnegie donated money for libraries to be built throughout the world. Between the years 1889 and… Continue Reading
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