Weaverville Attractions
Trinity County
Location and origin
Weaverville, situated on the CA 299 in North California, is a suitable setting-off point for excursions into the Shasta Trinity National Forest. Named after one of the gold miners who established this town outside Mother Lode County, Weaverville experienced its heyday during the 1850s, when it had more inhabitants than it has now. This was due mainly to the influx of more than 2,000 Chinese who worked in the gold mines. In 1854 a feud, called a Tong War, broke out between the Chinese communities, as a result of which part of the Chinese quarter was burned down and a large number of the people left. Only a few Chinese still live in Weaverville.
Location and origin
Weaverville, situated on the CA 299 in North California, is a suitable setting-off point for excursions into the Shasta Trinity National Forest. Named after one of the gold miners who established this town outside Mother Lode County, Weaverville experienced its heyday during the 1850s, when it had more inhabitants than it has now. This was due mainly to the influx of more than 2,000 Chinese who worked in the gold mines. In 1854 a feud, called a Tong War, broke out between the Chinese communities, as a result of which part of the Chinese quarter was burned down and a large number of the people left. Only a few Chinese still live in Weaverville.
Jake Jackson Museum and Shop
The still authentic townscape of Weaverville differs little today from the descriptions given by the American author Bret Harte more than 100 years ago. The items exhibited in the J. J. Jackson Memorial Museum also add to the local color and history; Indian artifacts, Chinese weapons, fossils and even prison cells brought here from afar can be seen.
Jake Jackson Memorial Museum / Paymaster Stamp Mill
508 Main Street, Box 333
Weaverville, CA 96093
United States
508 Main Street, Box 333
Weaverville, CA 96093
United States
Phone 1 (530) 623-5211
Fax 1 (530) 623-5053
Hours
January 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
April 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
May 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 12:00 | Closed | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Facilities
Gift shop
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Paymaster Stamp Mill
Paymaster Mine stamp mill is a replica of the original building with much of the original equipment on display. Billy Richards and Gene Goodyear built the original mill in 1905; to mine gold-bearing ore and the mine ceased production in 1941. At various times, gold ore crushing and recovery processes demonstrations are offered as they were done when the mill first opened.
Jake Jackson Memorial Museum / Paymaster Stamp Mill
508 Main Street, Box 333
Weaverville, CA 96093
United States
508 Main Street, Box 333
Weaverville, CA 96093
United States
Phone 1 (530) 623-5211
Fax 1 (530) 623-5053
Hours
January 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
April 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
May 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 12:00 | Closed | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Trinity Alps Wilderness Area
At 513,100 acres the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area is the second largest wilderness area in California. The reserve is located in between Redding and Eureka in the Klamath Knot. The area includes a number of fine hiking trails and 55 lakes. There is plenty of wildlife in the area.
Weaverville Firefighters Museum
The Weaverville Firefighters Museum is devoted to the history of firefighting in the region.
Weaverville National Historic District
The Weaverville National Historic District includes both sides of the Main Street. A number of displays and buildings, which date from 1850, show the history of the area.
Jake Jackson Memorial Museum / Paymaster Stamp Mill
508 Main Street, Box 333
Weaverville, CA 96093
United States
508 Main Street, Box 333
Weaverville, CA 96093
United States
Phone 1 (530) 623-5211
Fax 1 (530) 623-5053
Hours
January 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
April 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
May 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 12:00 | Closed | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
