HISTORY & COMMUNITY
Get to know the story of Folsom.
Explore the history of Folsom with a brief timeline and linked references. Sources record different periods; they do not establish present-day opening hours.
Pick a starting point and build from there. Confirm opening hours, access and reservations with the venue; this guide does not imply availability or an affiliation with the places mentioned.
Museums, galleries, theaters and landmarks from our directory, ordered by how many Google reviews each has. Check opening days before setting out.
Bowman Martial Arts teaches Taekwondo on East Bidwell Street. The school offers a range of classes and a published training schedule, with introductory options and information for families exploring martial-arts…
Create Make and Mingle is a hands-on craft studio on East Bidwell Street in Folsom. Its official site identifies Amy as the founder and presents studio workshops, project-making and group activities. The business…
Folsom History Museum shares the city’s story through artifacts, photographs and permanent and changing exhibitions at its Sutter Street location. The museum is operated by Folsom History, a locally founded nonprofit…
Folsom Piano Academy offers individual piano lessons for children and adults from its Oak Avenue Parkway studio. Established in 1996, the school teaches a range of levels and musical styles, with instruction from a…
Sutter Street Theatre is a nonprofit performing-arts venue on Sutter Street in Folsom’s Historic District. The organization presents live theatre and arts classes and identifies Mike Jimena among its founders. Its…
The Venue at Gaslight Co. is an event space on Sutter Street in historic Folsom. The operator presents a bright, windowed venue overlooking Lake Natoma alongside a separate speakeasy-style Backroom, with rental and…
The next dates on our local calendar. Confirm times with the organizer before you go.
Folsom’s Gold Rush history meets the shops and restaurants around Sutter Street. Lake Natoma and Folsom Lake shape outdoor plans, while the historic district offers a starting point for exploring town.
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