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Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park This 1895 plant is one of the oldest hydroelectric facilities to transmit high-voltage AC over long distances.

Tomorrow, October 17th we're hosting the 13th Annual Electricity Fair here at the Folsom Powerhouse! In partnership with...
10/16/2026

Tomorrow, October 17th we're hosting the 13th Annual Electricity Fair here at the Folsom Powerhouse! In partnership with SMUD we've got science activities, tours of the powerhouse, STEM demonstrations and more from 10 AM - 3 PM! If you're ready to have some fun and explore how electricity was made back in 1895 or how engineering is changing the future, come on down!

This event is free! All the activities are yours to explore, and for a free sweet treat, complete a scavenger hunt!

It's time for the 13th Annual Electricity Fair here at the Historic Folsom Powerhouse! Saturday October 17th from 10am -...
10/05/2026

It's time for the 13th Annual Electricity Fair here at the Historic Folsom Powerhouse! Saturday October 17th from 10am - 3pm we're partnering with SMUD to celebrate our historic site with this FREE family-friendly STEM event. Come build circuits, make a solar craft, and grab a taco or an ice pop while exploring the history of the site that brought electricity to Sacramento back in 1895.

We want to see you here for this yearly event where you and your kids can make your very own jack-o'-lantern and visit tons of exhibitors from around our region to learn how they're making science happen every day!

Attention! Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park facilities will be CLOSED Sunday, September 13th in advance of Folsom's...
09/12/2026

Attention! Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park facilities will be CLOSED Sunday, September 13th in advance of Folsom's 80th anniversary celebration that evening. The historic building and visitor center will both be closed for the day as access to the parking area will be restricted by road closures surrounding the park. The grounds will be open to walk through, but will be cleared at 6pm before the drone flight that evening, so plan your day and visit accordingly!

Sunday, September 13th the Rainbow Bridge will be closed to vehicle crossings in advance of Folsom's 80th Anniversary Ce...
09/12/2026

Sunday, September 13th the Rainbow Bridge will be closed to vehicle crossings in advance of Folsom's 80th Anniversary Celebration that evening. If you are around town, be aware that Greenback lane will be closed from the Folsom-Auburn Road intersection to Scott Street, so plan your day accordingly if you're planning a visit to Folsom and it's neighboring parks!

Biodiversity Week is in full swing! This annual event celebrates the immense variety of life that shares our state with...
09/06/2026

Biodiversity Week is in full swing! This annual event celebrates the immense variety of life that shares our state with us. It's also a chance for everyone to do a little community science and join our bioblitz! You can visit our parks any time this week, take pictures of the plants, animals or fungi you find, and add them to the project on iNaturalist to share them with the world. The observations you make give scientists real data on who's living alongside us. Let's show off how our wonderful our local slice of nature can be!

Join the project here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/2026-biodiversity-week-folsom-lake-sra-folsom-powerhouse-shp

Are you ready for Biodiversity Week? We're kicking things off at the Folsom Powerhouse this morning, but there's so muc...
09/05/2026

Are you ready for Biodiversity Week? We're kicking things off at the Folsom Powerhouse this morning, but there's so much more to come! Whether you're joining us in person for a hike or bioblitz, or going out and snappin' photos to upload to iNaturalist, you can participate in making California a better place for all our plants and animals. We hope to see you out on the trail, and help us reach as many unique species and observations as we can!

Join the iNaturalist project by going to https://bit.ly/FolsomBioblitz2026 and submit your observations all week long!

Join us this Saturday, September 5th, at the Folsom Powerhouse SHP to celebrate the beginning of Biodiversity Week! Lea...
08/31/2026

Join us this Saturday, September 5th, at the Folsom Powerhouse SHP to celebrate the beginning of Biodiversity Week! Learn more about California’s amazing biodiversity, as well as help preserve local flora and fauna yourself!

During this event, we’ll break into groups to embark on a biodiversity walk (also known as a BioBlitz) to observe the various plant and animal species around our park. We will be utilizing the iNaturalist app to track what we observe and help scientists learn more about the ecology of our park.

To learn more and RSVP, please follow this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrr_22uRl3v46s_0zV2IP9RiQr5O8v-21Dy9quVgisZIhE5Q/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117325657916120631763

What's this? A Biodiversity Week special edition newsletter is coming out today? Well sign us up! This year we are ho...
08/16/2026

What's this? A Biodiversity Week special edition newsletter is coming out today? Well sign us up! This year we are hosting the California Natural Resources Agency Biodiversity Week kickoff event right here at the historic Folsom Powerhouse, but that's not all... We've got volunteer workdays, nature hikes (at night!) and bioblitzes aplenty, so if you want to celebrate California's amazing biodiversity with us, get ready to sign up when that newsletter comes out today at 1 pm, because spots are going to fill fast!

Have you ever wondered what stories are now submerged under the waters of Folsom Lake? Do you enjoy visiting historical...
08/08/2026

Have you ever wondered what stories are now submerged under the waters of Folsom Lake? Do you enjoy visiting historical sites? Well we've got both at next week's presentation, "American River: Then and Now" at one of Folsom's very own historical landmarks - The Folsom Powerhouse! Come join us on August 15th for a journey by photograph to explore how Folsom and the surrounding communities used to look before the dam was constructed.

Want more details? Sign up for this program here: https://arcg.is/1eLqjD3

ATTENTION TEACHERS! ✏️Are you searching for field trips this school year? Come to the Folsom Powerhouse State Historic P...
08/08/2026

ATTENTION TEACHERS! ✏️
Are you searching for field trips this school year? Come to the Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park!

A tour at the Folsom Powerhouse covers California history, hydroelectricity, and watersheds, with a focus on learning through presentation and hands-on activities. Bring your students in for a tour that combines history, physics, biology and more!

To learn more, please visit https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=501
To sign up, please visit https://bit.ly/FPSHPTours

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9980 Greenback Lane
Folsom, CA
95630

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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+19169854843

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