Folsom History

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09/01/2026

September is National Literacy Month! Stop by The Square each weekend from 11 am to 3 pm to try out these fun activities.

Join us on September 23 for an evening exploring history, ecology, and anthropology as we take a journey through 100 mil...
08/19/2026

Join us on September 23 for an evening exploring history, ecology, and anthropology as we take a journey through 100 million years of California.

CORRECTION: Student/Member admission is $10.

08/13/2026

Here’s a recap of our Stained Glass Workshop from last night.

Our next stained glass workshops are SOLD OUT. We offer other workshops at: www.folsomhistory.org/making Stay tuned for more...

08/05/2026

Come cool off and make your very own hydro dipped water bottle!

Follow us to The Square every weekend in August and we’ll show you how it’s done. We’ve got the bottles and the good vibes, you bring your friends and family.

We're bringing back our stained glass workshop in August! Follow us through the timeless art of stained glass making in ...
07/29/2026

We're bringing back our stained glass workshop in August! Follow us through the timeless art of stained glass making in this hands-on workshop. The last one sold out FAST so make sure you claim a seat before it fills up.

August 12 from 6 pm to 8 pm
At The Square, 196 Wool Street

Click the link in our bio to save a spot!

What did Folsom think of the Apollo 11 moon landing?On this day, 57 years ago, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin descended ...
07/20/2026

What did Folsom think of the Apollo 11 moon landing?

On this day, 57 years ago, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin descended to the lunar surface and became the first humans to walk on the Moon. Many people who lived in Folsom during the 1950s and 1960s worked for Aerojet in Rancho Cordova, and the sights and sounds of rocket testing were a common part of daily life during the height of the Space Race.

In the lead-up to the Apollo 11 mission, Aerojet General played a critical role in helping the astronauts return safely to Earth. The company designed and built the reaction control engines used on the Apollo Command Module, providing the precise bursts of thrust needed to orient the spacecraft in orbit, perform course corrections, and properly position it for reentry into Earth's atmosphere. Aerojet also supplied propulsion systems for other parts of the Apollo program, making the Folsom area an important contributor to one of humanity's greatest achievements.

Do you know someone who worked for Aerojet during the Space Race?

Photo 1: The launch of the Saturn V rocket used during the Apollo 11 mission.
Photo 2-4: Comments on the Moon landing from residents of Folsom and El Dorado Hills in the Folsom Telegraph on July 23, 2969.
Photo 5: An Astrobee “D” Missile taking off from Aerojet (date unknown).
Photo 6: A Minuteman ICBM Second Stage Rocket Motor being tested at Aerojet (date unknown).
Photo 7: A controlled blast at Aerojet as seen from Folsom (date unknown).

07/10/2026

Mike Owen is BACK for another talk on the history of wine. Come to the event and guess how many wine corks are in the bottle to win a free magnum of wine AND a barrel wine tasting at Crystal Basin Cellars.

See you on July 15!

06/27/2026

Mike Owen is back for another Revealing Folsom! See you July 15.

Doors open at 5:15 and the talk begins at 5:30. Wine included in the ticket. (Ages 21 and over)

06/21/2026

See you Thursday, June 25 at 11 am for the free Pony Express day!

06/05/2026

That’s right! Every new membership this month, gets two additional months free. You’ll get early access (with discounts) to events across the fall and into next summer!!

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Address

823 Sutter Street
Folsom, CA
95630

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

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(916) 985-2707

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