John Muir National Historic Site
John Muir National Historic Site is a preserved home and grounds in California, dedicated to honouring the life and legacy of John Muir. The naturalist John Muir lived in this 14-room mansion from 1890 until he died in 1914, and it is now part of the National Historic Landmarks program run by the National Park Service. While John Muir was residing in Martinez, he was successful in several endeavours.
Among his many accomplishments are the following preventing the damming of Yosemite’s Hetch Hetchy Valley, founding and serving as the first president of the Sierra Club, helping to establish several national parks, and penning numerous newspaper and magazine articles and books extolling the virtues of conservation and the natural world.
The work accomplished by Muir in the early 20th century was instrumental in the establishment of the National Park Service in 1916. In 1964, the Muir house and the Martinez adobe, rich in history, were donated to the National Park Service. Mount Wanda was subsequently included in the World Heritage Site in 1992. Throughout history, the Muir family has controlled the 325-acre parcel of oak woodland and grassland that contains both features.
Junior Ranger Program:
Two Junior Ranger programs for children ages 8 to 12 can be participated in at the John Muir National Historic Site. A program lasting a full day and taking place on a Saturday twice a year is made available to community members who reside in the immediate area of the park.
The other program can be carried out whenever it is most convenient. You can get a free copy of the Junior Ranger booklet by going to the visitor centre at the historical site and asking for one. You will be asked to participate in various activities while you go through the site, following the instructions in the brochure. Please give us at least two hours to finish this.
Address: 4202 Alhambra Ave, Martinez, CA 94553, United States
Opens–Closed: 10 am- 5 pm
Phone: +1 925-228-8860
Area: 140 ha
Built: 1883
Management: National Park Service
Architectural style: Italianate-Victorian
Designated NHS: August 31 August 31, 1964
