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We invite you to remember some of our past events.

History and Challenges of McCloud River Redband Trout

Date: October 20, 2022
Time: 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Location: 1 N. Old Stage Rd, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
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Interested in native fish species unique to the Mt. Shasta Area?

Mike Dege, from California Department of Fish and Wildlife, will share the history of this and other redband species of the Pacific northwest,
why the McCloud River Redband Trout (MRRT) is so unique, and more recent, current, and future challenges this species is facing in a changing world.

Hosted by Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum,
1 N Old Stage Rd, Mt Shasta, CA
October 20, 7 p.m.,
doors open at 6:30 p.m.
$5 donation.

Donations benefit the Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum.





Please Note! Refunds will be honored for cancellations up to 24hrs before the event date.

Our Water

Date: October 6, 2022
Time: 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Location: 1 N. Old Stage Rd, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
Water Tile

Where does our water come from?

Steve Bachmann will present on how water
travels from the source
on Mount Shasta to
our sinks at home!

Hosted by Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum,
1 N Old Stage Rd, Mt Shasta, CA
October 6, 7 p.m.,
doors open at 6:30 p.m.
$5 donation.

Donations benefit the Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum.

Space is limited, reserve your seat in-person or online with a $5 donation to our museum





Please Note! Refunds will be honored for cancellations up to 24hrs before the event date.

From the Quarters to Lincoln Heights – Movie Screening

Date: September 30, 2022
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: 1 N. Old Stage Rd, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
Five Black children standing in front of a home and driveway.
Photo courtesy of the Blockman family.

Help us raise money for the survivors of the Mill Fire

Local filmmaker, Mark Oliver,
will show his award winning documentary about
the history of Lincoln Heights,
one of the oldest intact Black
neighborhoods west of the Mississippi and hardest hit
by the recent Mill Fire.

Hosted by Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum,
1 N Old Stage Rd, Mt Shasta, CA
September 30, 7 p.m.,
doors open at 6:30 p.m.
$5+ donation.

All ticket sales proceeds collected for this event will be split between Weed Rotary Foundation and Western Service Workers for ongoing Mill Fire Recovery efforts.


Choose your contribution level




Please Note! Refunds will be honored for cancellations up to 24hrs before the event date.

Photo courtesy of the Blockman Family

Watershed Science Symposium

Date: September 29, 2022
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: 1 N. Old Stage Rd, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
JHU Watershed Symposium 2022 Presentation

Join us for a special Science Symposium!

Five 15-20 min research presentations on Siskiyou County topics hosted at our museum!

Master’s Program Candidates
in Environmental Sciences and Policy
at Johns Hopkins University participated
in the week-long intensive field course 
“Intersections between Science and Society: Investigating Watershed Ecosystems in the Cascades”.

We will show five pre-recorded 15-20 presentations
each on a different local topic.
Public is invited to view
and ask questions.

Symposium hosted by
Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum,
1 N Old Stage Rd, Mt Shasta, CA 
September 29, 5:00 p.m.,
doors Open @ 4:30 p.m.
View in person at our museum or online via Zoom
Register for this event here

Shasta-Trinity National Forest: Panther Meadows: a native oasis

Date: September 25, 2022
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 1 N. Old Stage Rd, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
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Learn why the unique ecology and culture make this site so loved

30 minute outdoor presentation
delivered by Haley Wilken,
Interpretive Ranger, U.S. Forest Service

Hosted by Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum,
on the lawn and picnic area
1 N Old Stage Rd, Mt Shasta, CA 
September 25, 11:00 a.m.

Outside, no reservation needed, bring a lawn chair or blanket, great for 4th grade and up.

Beavers and the Restoration of the Scott River

Date: September 22, 2022
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: 1 N. Old Stage Rd, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
beaver swimming with head at surface of water

Join us to learn how beavers are making a come back in Siskiyou County with a little help from some friends!

Charnna Gilmore from the Scott River Watershed Council will tell her story of how she became involved in beaver restoration in the Scott Valley. The presentation will include the history of beavers, restoration efforts for beaver, and beaver dam ecology in Scott Valley, CA. The Scott Valley is a rural agricultural area in Siskiyou County, far northern California.

Hosted by Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum,
1 N Old Stage Rd, Mt Shasta, CA begins at
September 22, 7 p.m.,
doors open at 6:30 p.m.,
$5 donation.

Donations benefit the Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum.





Please Note! Refunds will be honored for cancellations up to 24hrs before the event date.

Shasta-Trinity National Forest: Legends and Lore

Date: September 11, 2022
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Learn about the creatures and ancients that are said to inhabit this area

30 minute outdoor presentation
delivered by Haley Wilken,
Interpretive Ranger, U.S. Forest Service

Hosted by Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum,
on the lawn and picnic area
1 N Old Stage Rd, Mt Shasta, CA 
September 11, 11:00 a.m.

Outside, no reservation needed, bring a lawn chair or blanket, great for 4th grade and up.

One Word Sawalmem

Date: August 18, 2022
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: 1 N. Old Stage Rd, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
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Movie Screening –
Internationally-acclaimed short film!

This uplifting film (18 min) invites us to consider how the healing of our planet could be possible.

The film makers suggest a shift in our relationship with the Earth to one of respect and reciprocity.

Co-director Michael “Pom” Preston, son of Winnemem Wintu Chief Caleen Sisk, will provide an introduction to the film and answer questions afterwards.

Hosted by Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum,
1 N Old Stage Rd, Mt Shasta, CA
August 18, 7 p.m.,
doors open at 6:30 p.m.
$5 donation.

Donations benefit the Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum.





Please Note! Refunds will be honored for cancellations up to 24hrs before the event date.

2022 Summer Yard Sale

Start date: August 5, 2022
End date: August 6, 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: 1 N. Old Stage Rd, Mt. Shasta, CA in Overflow Parking Lot
Yard Sale

Find good deals and support our museum!

Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum’s annual “Summer Yard Sale” will be held Friday – Saturday, Aug. 5th & Aug. 6th, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This year the sale will run for only two days; mark your calendar so you don’t miss it!

We are not accepting donations at this time.

The proceeds from this sale benefit the Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum

Shasta Alpine Hut Centennial Hikes

Start date: July 9, 2022
End date: July 16, 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Sierra Club Foundation Shasta Alpine Hut via Horse Camp Trail
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Celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Shasta Alpine Hut on Mount Shasta!

These guided hikes will be led by Sierra Club Foundation education director, Rebeca Franco. The 3.4-mile (round trip) moderate to strenuous hikes begin at 7,000 ft. elevation, among the unique Shasta red fir up to 8,000 ft., with three stops along the way.

These 2 five-hour tours start at 10 a.m. and are open to hikers over age 11. Hikers will take their time getting to the hut while learning about the area, total time of hike is variable and participants can return as needed. All participants must sign up in advance for July 9 or July 16, 2022 hikes, as group sizes are limited to 15.

To sign up, send an email message to: shastahorsecamp@gmail.com. You will receive more details about the trip with your confirmation.

These hikes are sponsored by the Sierra Club Foundation. Donations for the SCF Shasta Alpine Hut programs are appreciated!