We’re Open!
The California Trail Interpretive Center (CTIC) will go to a seven-day operating schedule for the Spring/Summer season beginning on Monday, […] Read More
California Trail Days
June 3rd and 4th Between 1841 and 1869 over 250,000 people sold their belongings, packed up wagons, and set out […] Read More
Mobile App
Download the California Trail Center mobile app! Virtually explore the California Trail sites represented on the outdoor plaza, learn […] Read More
Useful Plants Along The California Trail
There were more useful plants along the California Trail than many of us can imagine today. After all, when you […] 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.
About The Trail 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.