The Far West Heritage Association tells the history of the Far West through individual stories of ordinary people and their extraordinary experiences.
Through engaging programs, participatory activities and compelling exhibits, people consider Far West Heritage the leading cultural attraction and the definitive cultural interpretation of the area.
Far West Heritage excites a new generation by connecting agriculture to their everyday lives. Interpretation at venues of the Far West Heritage Association relies on techniques drawn from public history, living history museums, theater and museums to create unique visitor experiences. The agricultural history of the Sacramento Valley is told through the lens of social and cultural history.
New Theme! - New Date!
Mark your calendar for Monday, September 21st , for the Chico Museum’s Eleventh Annual Museum Night Out Auction/Dinner at Sierra Nevada Restaurant and Tap Room.
Check the Chico Museum Calendar for more information.
Mabrie Ormes has been painting intimate, small-scale portraits of Chicoans since 1999. It has been seven years since the first display of some 200 paintings went up in Moxie’s Café...
The Patrick Ranch was bequeathed to the Chico Museum Association; now the Far West Heritage Association, in 2001. The mission of the Patrick Ranch Museum is to preserve and interpret the agricultural history of the Sacramento Valley.
Your continuing support is the lifeblood of the FWHA. Please consider becoming a Member of the FWHA, volunteering at one of our Museums, or donate and contribute to our mission.
Throughout the year, the FWHA conducts a number of events geared toward education of the historical impact of agriculture in the Northern California area, as well as living history examples and, of course, fun.
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