The North Star House was designed by famed architect Julia Morgan to provide hospitality to North Star Mine visitors. At this time of year, we decorate the house for the holidays. We invite you to come share it with us. We will have docents present to answer questions and show you around. Sunday, December 4, […]
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AutumnFest 2022 at North Star House on Oct. 2nd
Join us for a relaxing afternoon with great music, artisan gift shop, tours of historic gold rush era home, and more. Enjoy food and beverages at the picnic tables on the grounds. Relax and listen to the wonderful music of: Harmony Groove. (Last year I was too busy working, but this year I will take […]
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Learn About Julia Morgan at The North Star House on July 10
Please join us for a relaxing afternoon at the North Star House on Sunday, July 10, 4-6pm. There will be docents in the house and garden, a band, a photo booth, and food and beverages will be available. Admission is free. We also want to share with you our recently installed Julia Morgan display to […]
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AutumnFest at the North Star House Sunday Oct. 17
Come join us Sunday afternoon, October 17, noon to 4pm, for music, tours, craft shop, and more. Soroptimist and North Star House are working together to bring you a fun and relaxing event. SHOPPING: Soroptimist will have their fabulous Artisan Craft Shop. Many of you are familiar with the beautiful, hand-crafted items they sell at […]
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Re-opening Celebration at the North Star House on July 10
This is our first “Open House” since the pandemic. We are happy to be welcoming the public back and we look forward to seeing you. The North Star House was the meeting place for investors and visiting dignitaries for one of the richest gold mines in California — the North Star Mine in Grass Valley. […]
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“The Yanks Are Coming”: William Hague, Engineers and the North Star House in World War I
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. October 30, 2018 – In honor of Veterans’ Day, The North Star Historic Conservancy presents author Gage McKinney to tell the story of William Hague, the young manager of the North Star gold mine who took American know-how to Europe and died in a field hospital in France. When war began in […]
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“Open House” hours announced for the North Star House
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. June 20, 2018 – The vision of transforming the North Star House into a cultural event center and museum open to the community is now a reality. The North Star Historic Conservancy is pleased to announce that the North Star House at 12075 Auburn Road will have set hours in which it […]
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FAIR USE – A Staged Reading to Benefit The North Star House on May 27
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. May 24, 2018 – On Sunday, May 27, the North Star Historic Conservancy will present a staged reading of Sands Hall’s play FAIR USE. FAIR USE explores the controversy surrounding Wallace Stegner’s use of the lives of Mary and Arthur Foote, who lived in the North Star House and were essential in the […]
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Volunteer Open House March 17 at The North Star House
March 12, 2018 – The North Star Historic Conservancy will host a Volunteer Open House on Saturday, March 17, from 1 PM to 4 PM at The North Star House. Stop by for a cup of coffee and talk to our Board Members and Project Leaders. We could really use your talents! There are many […]
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The North Star Historic Conservancy’s Annual State of the Star
November 20, 2017 – On Wednesday evening, November 15, 2017 the Board of Directors of the North Star Historic Conservancy (NCHC) hosted their annual “State of the Star” gathering at the historic North Star House at 12075 Auburn Road. The meeting welcomed and honored 2017 Annual Sponsors and Supporters with drinks and a light meal. […]
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A Celebration of Life for Peggy Levine on Oct. 28
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. October 20, 2017 – A few short weeks ago, our community suffered the loss of an incredible lady with the passing of Peggy Levine. Peggy was truly beloved, as she touched the lives of so many people, organizations and causes in Nevada County and beyond. She will always be fondly remembered for […]
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In remembrance of a great lady: Peggy Levine
To Our Members, Supporters and Friends of the North Star Historic Conservancy; Monday, September 25 was a sad day for our community and the North Star Historic Conservancy, as Peggy Levine passed from our life. Peggy will always be fondly remembered for her generosity, warmth, spirit and incredible philanthropic efforts. Everyone she met was soon […]
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North Star Historic Conservancy Volunteer Fair on Feb. 18
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. February 2, 2017 – On Saturday, February 18, the North Star Historic Conservancy will hold a Volunteer Fair from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at The North Star House. This is an opportunity for community members to see the significant accomplishments made thus far and to find out about priority projects for […]
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A Story of Youth Helping to Renovate a Historic Treasure
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. December 16, 2016 – In this “Season of Giving” two non-profit organizations and two generous donors have partnered together in an effort to further restore the historic North Star House. Western Sierra Youth Build, Hills Flat Lumber, the North Star Historic Conservancy and an anonymous donor have begun a project to rehabilitate […]