Truckee Donner Historical Society Inc

Truckee-Donner Historical Society (TDHS) was founded July 24, 1968 to preserve the history of the Truckee – Donner area. Besides maintaining the historic Joseph Research Cabin (the Gateway Cabin), the Society is also responsible for operating the Old Jail Museum which was built in 1875. The Society maintains the Community Memorial Garden including the Memorial Arch behind the Old Jail Museum, the Donner Cross, and Schaffer Cemetery. As of May 8, 2021, the Society also co-chairs the operation of the Museum of Truckee History, located in downtown Truckee, at the east end of the Truckee Train Depot. Most recently (2022), TDHS was deeded a two acre parcel within the area known as ‘Truckee Springs.’ This parcel, now mostly pond, is the site of Truckee’s Second “Ice Palace”, part of Truckee’s Winter Carnival efforts, was built in 1913, but destroyed by fire in 1915. Click here: USE THE SEARCH FEATURE for images and books!

Research historians write articles on Truckee’s History and the surrounding areas and document oral histories. They have several books on local Truckee history for sale on the Publications page and also have Photos of the Truckee – Donner area which can be purchased. Please find a sampling of numerous historic prints on the Photos page, take the time to browse both. You can also view the ever growing collection of images available for viewing online at this link. Over 2,300 images so far and are still uploading, take a walk back in time!!
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