On Saturday evening, May 29 from 8 to 10 pm, enjoy a Moonlight Walk in the Cemetery with Historian Martin Simpson. Hear early pioneers of Mendocino “tell their stories”.
Mendocino Historic District Walking Tours take place at 11 AM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Visit the grand buildings of the 1800s, such as the Temple of Kwan Tai, the Presbyterian Church and the Masonic Temple.
All walks start at the Kelley House Museum, 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino.
Heritage Days of Mendocino County got underway on Friday, April 30, with the Student Local History Contest award ceremony at the Kelley House Museum. Mendocino students from grades 3-5, 7 and 8 participated by creating local history projects. Many of the students used the Kelley House archives to do their research. The judges found it very challenging to select winners from the many well-deserving projects.
Grand Prize: Jazmine Atherton-Walsh, 4th grade, “Morgan-Mullen House”
1st Place Winners: Madison Hypes, 4th grade, “Streets of Mendocino”
Lauren Bischop, 3rd grade, “The Bench”
2nd Place Winners: Erin Thomas, 8th grade, “Lyon Family”
Rowan Kawezak, 5th grade, “Haunted Past”
3rd Place Winners: Emily Madden, 3rd grade, “History of Garbage”
Shea McColley, 3rd grade, “The Guest House”
Honorable Mention: Rilley Iversen, 3rd grade, “Iversen Family”
Emily Burnett, 3rd grade, “My House”
Misha Kopelman, 3rd grade, “Old Engine House”
Prize winners will have their projects on display at the Savings Bank in Mendocino Tuesday, May 4-31. We want to thank the Savings Bank of Mendocino, Out of this World, Gallery Bookshop and Frankie’s for their generous donations of prizes.
Heritage Days events continue throughout May; a schedule is posted on www. MendocinoHeritage.org or call the Kelley House Museum at 707-937-5791.
Join us on Sunday afternoon, April 25, at 3 pm, for a lively discussion of commercial life in the village over the last 40 years. A Sunday Afternoon With is a series of local history conversations sponsored by the Kelley House Museum, 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino. Cost: $5 members and $7 non-members. 707-937-5791
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During May, the Kelley House Museum will join with other historical landmarks to host walks, talks, and exhibits in recognition of National Preservation Month.
In keeping with this year’s Transportation theme, our Sunday Afternoon With… features local ship historian, Louis Hough. Louis has combed the vault to come up with a treasure chest of seafaring tales to share. The Small Craft Association will return with skilled craftsmen on hand to share experiences in boat building. Our museum exhibit will include a collection of model ships and a photo display.
During our Moonlight Cemetery Tour, characters from yesteryear come alive to tell their tales. Or, learn about the pioneer families and local folklore during one of our our guided tours of the Mendocino National Historic Preservation District. You can support the Kelley House by attending our MacCallum House Dine-out on May 19th, where profits from the evening are donated. A full schedule can be found at www.mendocinoheritage.org.
By Rhett, The Kelley House Goose
I really appreciate all the concern expressed by the community over the last several weeks regarding the delicate condition of my beak. My friend and Kelley House Board member, Loretta McCoard, took me to see veterinarian Karen Novak at her new office in Mendocino. As best as Karen can tell, I somehow picked up a fungus, which infected my beak. Loretta is helping me take my antibiotics and monitoring my condition. (She sneaks the pills into my bread, and I pretend not to notice.)