Oakdale Museum & History Center

Oakdale Museum & History Center Located in the historic Sydnor-Prowse House, the Oakdale Museum is the oldest building in Oakdale, dating back to 1869.

It houses artifacts, memorabilia and photographs of Oakdale’s history. This page is meant to share a bit about the history of our great little town. Most people are not aware that we have civil war troops buried right here, or that the hwy was once an Indian trail. If you have a question, just ask.....we are happy to share the history. If you want to know more, come visit us at the museum....we ar

e happy to talk and or help with the research. The page is also managed by several people, who may or may not all appear as Oakdale Museum :)

06/18/2026
Join us next Thursday to learn more about what’s going on at the museum and to see a great program on the Marion Corriga...
06/13/2026

Join us next Thursday to learn more about what’s going on at the museum and to see a great program on the Marion Corrigan photographs!

Here's an oldie video taken probably summer 1942 or 43Old 8 mm movie taken by Elgin Kersten
06/12/2026

Here's an oldie video taken probably summer 1942 or 43
Old 8 mm movie taken by Elgin Kersten

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This harmonica guyWas REALLY good !Don R.
06/12/2026

This harmonica guy
Was REALLY good !
Don R.

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GreetingsI found this good quality photo ofKaren Stark in an Oakdale Leader "bankerbox" marked 1971.Apparently she was O...
06/08/2026

Greetings
I found this good quality photo of
Karen Stark in an Oakdale Leader "bankerbox" marked 1971.
Apparently she was Oakdale Junior Miss, and a little later
Miss Stanislaus County
Does anybody know where Karen is these days ?

I have posted on myOakdale History Matters groupa map showing where the Atlas Rock Co spur tracks crossedhiway 120/108 o...
06/06/2026

I have posted on my
Oakdale History Matters group
a map showing where the Atlas Rock Co spur tracks crossed
hiway 120/108 on a wooden trestle from 1921 to 1941

Thanks to Oakdale Morning Market for making us the featured non-profit organization this morning. It was our special pri...
05/24/2026

Thanks to Oakdale Morning Market for making us the featured non-profit organization this morning. It was our special privilege to honor some of Oakdale’s past veterans on this Memorial Day weekend. Two of our City Councilmen, Jeff Kettering and Jarod Pitassi took our Oakdale history challenge and both aced it! Thanks also to museum volunteers Gary Jones and Linda King for always being on hand to make things happen!

Thank You Oakdale!
05/17/2026

Thank You Oakdale!

Our friends at the Genealogical Society of Stanislaus County asked us to spread the word about this wonderful project!
05/14/2026

Our friends at the Genealogical Society of Stanislaus County asked us to spread the word about this wonderful project!

04/26/2026

We were recently delighted to receive an original painting by Doug Kolsters to add to our railroad exhibit. Doug graciously donated the charming piece after it received the “Mayor’s Choice” award in a local show. His inspiration was a photograph of downtown taken when the big “Oakdale City of Almonds” sign hung over F Street and steam locomotives stopped traffic at the intersection of F and Yosemite. Kolsters also paints landscapes, seascapes and residential portraits. Visit us Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 1pm to 4pm to see the painting and learn more about Oakdale’s history!

Address

212 W F Street
Oakdale, CA
95361

Opening Hours

Thursday 1pm - 4pm
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

(209) 844-5161

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