Lake Tahoe is not just a destination for skiing or water sports on the lake. It is also a place rich in history. You can learn a lot about the natural history and geology of the area like the Indian Washoe camps as well as the old mining industry and more through the North Lake Tahoe Historical Society. They operate several places in the area like the Watson Cabin Museum.
This cabin built originally in 1909 is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a living historical testament to the life of pioneers who settled in the Lake Tahoe area. There are guide who give tours of the Watson Cabin Museum as well as two other museums on site. They dress in costumes representative of the pioneer period to provide an authenticity and added element to the visit. Best of all, admission to this tour is absolutely free.
Thousands of visitors each year come to the Watson Cabin Museum as well as the other two — the Gatekeeper's Museum and the Indian Basket Museum. In addition to the various speakers and demonstrations you might find during the tour, the Historical Society has collected hundreds of archival documents, old maps, photographs and more depicting the area in the 1800's during the big mining industry boom. From the original Native Indian inhabitants to the excitement of the gold rush, the Watson Cabin Museum as well as its other companions provides an interesting historical perspective on the time that has shaped our world today. Touring the facilities is a great way to pass one of your days during your Lake Tahoe visit.
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