Follow Us Through Folsom: The Story Behind Folsom History

Founded in 1961, the Folsom Historical Society began with a group of local residents determined to preserve an important piece of their community’s past. Their efforts to save the historic Wells Fargo Assay Office on Sutter Street helped set in motion an organization that would grow and evolve alongside the city it was created to serve.

Join Tyler Tocci, Executive Director of Folsom History, as he traces the organization’s journey from those early preservation efforts to the Folsom History of today. Along the way, Tyler will explore key moments in its more than six decades of preservation and education, from the establishment of the Folsom History Museum to the expansion of its collections, programs, and historic sites.

Today, Folsom History preserves a rich collection of artifacts, photographs, documents, and other materials while operating two museums in Folsom’s Historic District and offering educational and research opportunities to the community. Tyler will…