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Diary Dilemma

Posted onFebruary 4, 2019March 24, 2019AuthorBette Duke

For genealogists and researchers, diaries can be very enlightening sources for family history and insightful learn more…

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Something in the Air

Posted onSeptember 13, 2018March 24, 2019AuthorBette Duke

In the last half of the 19th century, most of Little River was cultivated farmland, learn more…

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Simple Pleasures

Posted onAugust 30, 2018March 24, 2019AuthorBette Duke

In its earliest days, social activities in Little River were not much different from the learn more…

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Tidbits of Local Life

Posted onJuly 12, 2018April 2, 2019AuthorBette Duke

Genealogists and history researchers love the discovery of another facet of their search and knowing learn more…

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Three Vanished Landmarks

Posted onJune 21, 2018April 2, 2019AuthorBette Duke

Take a look at any panoramic photo of early Little River and you’ll notice that learn more…

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A Little History of the Little River Improvement Club and Museum

Posted onJune 14, 2018April 2, 2019AuthorBette Duke

It’s such a small, plain little white building, set back from the road, you probably learn more…

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Mendocino: First There Was A Shipwreck…

Posted onJune 7, 2018April 2, 2019AuthorBette Duke

There are many ways that a town can come into existence. In the case of learn more…

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A Little History of Little River: Where to Get a Drink

Posted onMarch 15, 2018April 2, 2019AuthorBette Duke

When Little River was starting to hum with a mill, mill workers, and more folks learn more…

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PO Box 922
45007 Albion Street
Mendocino, CA 95460
Phone: (707) 937-5791
Email: info@kelleyhousemuseum.org

Our Mission

The mission of The Kelley House Museum is to collect, preserve, protect and share the rich history of the Mendocino Coast. Founded in 1973, it serves this mission in two ways: the historic house museum is open to visitors four days a week; in addition, the building houses the only museum-quality storage and research facility on the Mendocino Coast. The Museum provides online access to thousands of artifacts, photographs and documents. Genealogy and photograph requests arrive from all parts of the world.

Our Sponsors

  • Albion River Inn
  • Alegria Oceanfront Inn & Cottages
  • Barefoot Wellness Clinic
  • Building Energy Systems Contracting (BESC), Inc
  • Theron Brown Construction
  • Cafe Beaujolais
  • CA State Library’s Civil Liberties Public Education Program
  • Carol Ann Walton
  • Century21 Seascape Realty
  • Community Foundation of Mendocino County
  • Gary and Susan Conway
  • Corners of the Mouth
  • Susan Davis
  • Claire Ellis & Chuck Greenberg
  • Hess Homes
  • Kemgas
  • LR Farm
  • Little River Inn
  • MacCallum House Inn & Restaurant
  • Mendocino Area Parks Association
  • Mendocino Beacon & Advocate News
  • Mendocino Rotary Club
  • Mendocino Sotheby's Realty, Barry Cusick
  • Mendocino Woodlands Camp Association
  • Alida Morzenti
  • My Chic Farmhouse
  • North Coast Brewing Co.
  • Obar11 Door to Door Rex & Megan Smith
  • Old Gold
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  • Pauli Ranch
  • Bill and Nancy Escola Rutherford
  • Savings Bank of Mendocino County
  • Seagull Inn
  • Sea Rock Bed & Breakfast Inn
  • Joan Selchau
  • Stanford Inn by the Sea
  • Thanksgiving Coffee
  • The Sign Shop
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  • Home
  • Visit
    • General Info
    • Board and Staff
    • Rent the Kelley House
    • Publications for Sale
    • Meet the Family
    • Origins
  • Exhibits
    • 2019 Calendar
    • Permanent Exhibits
  • Programs
    • Walking Tours
    • Upcoming Events
    • Sunday Afternoon With…
    • Making History Blog
    • History Mysteries
  • Research
    • Our Research Process
    • Client Research & Testimonials
  • Collections
    • Special Collections
    • Search Online Collections
  • Get Involved
    • Become a Member
    • Volunteers and Docents
    • Donations and Bequests
    • Sponsors