Scenic 395 - The Official Guide 2018/2019

2018-2019 Scenic 395 59 Museums the camp.See replicas of the cafeteria,school house and living quarters of the camps.Located be- tween Independence and Lone Pine on U.S.Highway 395.The Interpretive Center is open 9 a.m.- 4:40 p.m.November throughMarch and 9 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.April through October.Closed Dec.25. The site is accessible from sunrise to sunset daily.760-878-2194 ,www.nps.gov/manz Eastern California Museum, Independence, CA Founded in 1928,this museum features exhibits that reflect the diverse natural and cultural heritage of Inyo County and the Owens Valley.Collections include the largest collection of Owens Valley Paiute and Shoshone basketry in the world.Also take a walking tour of Independence to learn about Inyo County’s historic past. Learn about Camp Independence,a U.S.Army Outpost! Hours of Operation: Open daily (except major holidays) 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.155 North Grant St.,Independence,CA, 760-878-0364 o r 760-878-0258.www.inyocounty.us/ecmsite/ Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center, Bishop, CA Museum,Gift Shop,Native American crafts,and tours.Dedicated to the continuous perpetual life of the indigenous people of the Owens Valley.Ask for a translation of “Manahuu”! Hours:Tuesday - Sat- urday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.year round.Located at 2300West Line St.,Bishop,CA,760-873-8844. www.bishoppaiutetribe.com/cultural-center.html/ Laws Railroad Museum and Historical Village, Bishop, CA 11 acres and 30 buildings of indoor and outdoor exhibits of early railroad and western life.Operated by the BishopMuseumand Historical Society,themuseum is California Historical Landmark No.953, and is on the National Registry of Historical Places.Don’t forget to see and learn about the 1909 Nar- rowGauge Engine and freight cars.Open all year 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.Located 4.5miles northeast of Bishop on Highwa y 6.760-873-5950.www.lawsmuseum.org The Mammoth Museum, Mammoth Lakes, CA TheMammothMuseum is housed in the original 1920s log cabin built by Emmet Hayden,map- maker of the Eastern Sierra.It contains many artifacts from that period as well as historic photographs and displays.Seemaps of the Sierras made by Hayden.Located at 5489 Sherwin Creek Road adjacent toMammoth Creek,inMammoth Lakes ,CA.760-934-6918.www.mammothmuseum.org The Mono Basin History Museum, Lee Vining, CA Located in the old Schoolhouse in Lee Vining,CA.Learn about the history of theMono Basin and tour the Upside Down House built by Nellie Bly O’Bryan.While touring the Upside Down House,can you find the cat and themouse? Located onMattly Avenue,adjacent to Hess Park,in Lee Vining (behind the CalTrans yard) Hours 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.fromMay 27,2017,through early October,closedTuesdays. www.monobasinhistory.org Mono Lake Committee TheMono Lake Committee Information Center & Bookstore,located in the town of Lee Vining,is a great spot to stop and get your bearings regardingMono Lake.It is the headquarters of the non-profit group working to obtain long-termprotection and restoration of theMono Lake ecosystem.General information onMono Lake is available,as well as detailed displays onMono Lake’s political history and the current efforts of theMono Lake Committee.Visit the bookstore and art gallery.What kind of birds make their home onMono Lake? Located at the corner of U.S.395 andThird Street in Lee Vining, CA.760-647-6595 or www.monolake.org Bodie State Historic Park, CA A historic goldmining town was once known as themost lawless,wildest and toughest mining camp in theWest.Now a historic tribute to life from themid-1800s to the 1940s which is protected as a state park and left in “arrested decay.”Walk the streets,take a tour of the StampMill and imagine life as it was in another time. While you’re exploring the cemetery,be sure to look for the gravesite of historic figure RosaMay.TheMuseum/Visitor Center is open frommid-May tomid-October; hours can vary because of weather conditions.Park closure hours are strictly enforced to protect the structures and ar- tifacts.To plan your trip call 760-647-6445 and be sure to visit the Bodie Foundation’s website to find out about upcoming events in th e park.www.bodiefoundation.org Carson City For more information about all of Carson City’s museums go to www.visitcarsoncity.com/thingstodocarsoncity/museums/ The Nevada State Museum Changing exhibits of the history of Nevada. Take a walking tour of the Carson CityMint building and discover howmoney was made from1870 to 1893.Located at 600 North Carson St.,Carson City,NV. Museumhours: 8:30 - 4:30Tuesday - Sunday The Nevada State Railroad Museum Preserving the railroad heritage of Nevada including cars and locomotives of the famous Virginia and Truckee Railroad.Take a train ride or a handcar ride.Learn how track was laid in the 19th century. OpenThursday - Monday,9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.Located at 2180 South Carson St.,Carson City,NV,775- 687-6953 or go to www.nsrm-friends.org. The Historic Foreman-Roberts House Museum. Listed on the Historic American Building Survey and the National Historic Register,the Foreman- Roberts House is located in downtown Carson City and is a fine example of Gothic Revival architecture. Available for weddings and special events as well.Not originally built in this location — how did this house get to Carson City? And where did it come from? Located at 1207 North Carson St.,Carson City, NV.Hours of operation are Friday-Sunday 1 - 3 p.m. Stewart Indian School This museumwas originally an off-reservation boarding school that provided education for American Indian youth of Nevada,California,Arizona and NewMexico,representingmore than 200 tribes. Find out who Dat-So-La-Lee was.Located at 5500 Snyder Ave.,Carson City,NV. PHOTO BY AARON CRUTCHFIELD The cemetery is seen at Manzanar National Historic Site.