Placer County Museums to host free walking tours for 175th anniversary celebration

Placer County Museums will host free guided walking tours of Old Town Auburn on Saturday, April 25 as part of the county's 175th anniversary celebration. The tours will explore the people, places and stories that have shaped Placer County since its founding in 1851. Tours will depart at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. from the lobby of the Historic Courthouse in Auburn, home of the Placer County Museum. Each tour will be guided by knowledgeable docents and designed to bring the county's rich history to life through its most storied neighborhood. Free children's crafts will also be available at the museum throughout the day, making the event a family-friendly outing for residents of all ages. As a special addition to this year's event, the historic Old Town Auburn Post Office — now a museum — will be open for public tours. Members of the Placer County Historical Society will be on hand in period attire to share the story of early Auburn history and how Placer County came to be. "Placer County has a remarkable history, and Old Town Auburn is one of the best places to experience it firsthand," said Placer County Museums Division Administrator Bryanna Ryan. "We invite everyone to come out, walk the streets of this historic district and connect with the legacy that has made our county what it is today." The Old Town Auburn Walking Tour is one of several events planned throughout 2026 to mark Placer County's 175th anniversary. For more information, call Placer County Museums at 530-889-6500 or visit placer.ca.gov/10497/Museums. Can't make it on April 25? Placer County Museums offers free guided walking tours of Old Town Auburn every Saturday at 10 a.m., year-round. Tours depart from inside the Historic Courthouse at 101 Maple Street and last approximately one hour. Additional self-guided tour options are also available at placer.ca.gov/3399. Learn more about Placer County's 175th Anniversary and upcoming events at placer.ca.gov/175 Take an interactive journey with the Placer County 175 timeline at engage.placer.ca.gov/175th-anniversary