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El Dorado County Historical Museum Remains Closed Due to Staffing Shortages

The next meeting is scheduled for March 7, 2025

Cris Alarcon by Cris Alarcon
March 4, 2025
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El Dorado County Historical Museum Remains Closed Amid Staffing Issues

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Placerville, Calif. — The El Dorado County Historical Museum has remained closed since December 26, 2024, due to ongoing staffing shortages, with no confirmed date for reopening.

eldoradocounty.ca.gov

The museum’s closure has raised concerns among local historians and residents. Carla Hass, the county’s public information officer, stated that the closure is due to staffing issues, and no reopening date has been set.

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Despite the museum’s closure, the El Dorado County Historical Museum Commission continues its efforts to maintain the institution’s vision and goals. The commission holds regular meetings every two months, typically on the first Friday of January, March, May, July, September, and November.

eldoradocounty.ca.gov

The next meeting is scheduled for March 7, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at 330 Fair Lane, Building A, Conference Room D, Placerville, CA 95667, and will also be accessible via Zoom.

eldorado.legistar.com

Members of the public are invited to attend the meeting either in person or via Zoom. To join the live stream, visit https://edcgov-us.zoom.us/j/85812847558. For those joining by phone, dial 530-621-7603 or 530-621-7610 and enter Meeting ID 858 1284 7558. Participants wishing to make a public comment can press the “raise a hand” button on Zoom or press *9 when joining by phone. Speakers are limited to three minutes.

eldorado.legistar.com

During the museum’s closure, staff remain available to assist with research inquiries and to coordinate the donation of historical items. Individuals seeking assistance can contact the museum via email at museum@edcgov.us.

eldoradocounty.ca.gov

The El Dorado County Historical Museum, located at 104 Placerville Drive, has been a cornerstone in preserving the region’s rich history. The community eagerly anticipates its reopening once staffing challenges are resolved.

Cris Alarcon

Cris Alarcon

Former Member: Executive Board of Directors, Treasurer, Boys & Girl Club of El Dorado County Western Slope. - Former Member: Board of Directors, Treasurer, Food Bank of El Dorado County. - Opening Team Dealer at Red Hawk Casino - Retried EDC Elections Department Inspector. - Youngest Charter Member of the Hangtown Kennel Club. - Political Strategist and Campaign Manager.

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