Native Trade Show
This Thursday thru Saturday at the Elko Band Shoshone Welcome Center! Performances byKatherine Blossom, artist demonstrations by James Shoshone and […] Read More
Temporary Exhibit: Whose Land Is This?
Pictured above: An 1816 map of the United States, along with nearby British and Spanish possessions. On display from […] Read More
Through Our Own Eyes: A Native American Youth Art Exhibition
Through Our Own Eyes is a temporary exhibit that features paintings by Native American students from Owyhee Combined School, located […] Read More
Temporary Exhibit: EIDOS
The California Trail Interpretive Center presents a temporary exhibit, “EIDOS: Contemplating the Pioneer Experience,” by San Francisco Artist Ann Belden. […] Read More
Our Mission
The California Trail Interpretive Center interprets the California Trail experience, its related themes, and provides educational and cultural enrichment to the general public.
Unfortunately the weather has prevented our crocheting instructor from making it to the center today and we will have to cancel our Crocheting class today. We will try to reschedule it in the near future. Apologies for any inconvenience.
The California Trail Interpretive Center
Between 1841 and 1869, up to 250,000 people sold their belongings, packed wagons, and set out for California. The California Trail Interpretive Center offers dioramas and interactive exhibits that immerse the visitor in the trail experience of those who endured the 2,000 mile trek.