ARTIFACT COLLECTIONS
From the imposing stature of a twelve-foot redwood statue to a sturdy wooden butter bowl and paddle. From a delicate baby’s christening gown to the symmetrical beauty of a Mono Indian basket. Objects help us tell people’s stories.
The Fresno County Historical Society has been collecting and preserving history for more than one hundred years – and sharing these objects through exhibits that explore our region’s social, cultural, civic and economic history.
The Society’s diverse collections include:
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American Indian Basketry
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Quilts and Textiles
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Costumes
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Furniture
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Dolls and Toys
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Musical Instruments
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Decorative Arts and Paintings
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Household Tools and Equipment
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Agricultural Implements
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The Historic Fresno County Court House Collection , including the Cupola
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The Joss House Altar from the Sam Yup Association in Fresno’s Chinatown