Historical preservation funds are held to support the maintenance and projects of historical pride in Amador County.
Amador County Historical Society
The Society shall acquire, preserve, and make accessible historical items about Amador County, and educate, encourage and enlist its citizens to preserve our history. Amador County Historical Society is currently raising funds to construct a new Livery Stable Building at the Museum which is operated by ACHS. The new building will become an exciting new attraction at the museum, housing freight and buckboard wagons, carriages and buggies, blacksmithing tools and other historic equipment.”
For more information: www.amadorcountyhistoricalsociety.org
Chaw’se Indian Grinding Rock Association
The Chaw’se Indian Grinding Rock Association is dedicated to the interpretation, education, preservation, and protection of Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park, and we accomplish our mission by assisting California State Parks to achieve these goals. chawse.org/
Fiddletown Community Center
We are a community-based organization focused on helping make the community a better, happier place maintaining our historic Chinese Gold Rush structures. With the help of our tireless staff, we organize fundraisers, exciting community-building events, and in-depth training sessions for our volunteers. facebook.com/fiddletown
Kennedy Mine
The mission of the Kennedy Mine Foundation is to protect, conserve, restore the historic structures, and share the history of the property known as the Kennedy Mine. The Kennedy Mine Foundation works to retain the historic value, scenic beauty, natural treasures and wildlife habitat for future generations. kennedygoldmine.com
Knight Foundry Alliance
Sutter Creek’s Historic Industrial Crown Jewel. Knight Foundry, set in the heart of Sutter Creek, is America’s last water-powered foundry and machine shop, established in 1873 by Samuel Knight. Private group tours are available by appointment. knightfoundry.com.
Recreational Railroad Coalition Historical Society
Amador Central Railroad offers rides for the public at Lanes Station located on Highway 104 halfway between Highway 88 and Ione. Rides will also be offered on the second Saturday of every month through October, weather permitting. AmadorCentralRailroad.com
Sutter Creek Community Benefit Foundation
Dedicated to the restoration, preservation and development of Sutter Creek’s historic assets both now and for future generations. sccbf.org