KELSEYVILLE >> On Saturday the docents and volunteers of the Ely Stage Stop & Country Museum welcome Richard Schmidt, award winning artist and author for Living History Day. Schmidt is a long time resident of Lake County. He will share some readings and stories of local interest.
The vent is scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. Admission is free and refreshments are furnished by the Ely volunteers. As always, donations are gratefully accepted.
The Lake County Historical Society’s Ely Stage Stop & Country Museum is located at 9921 State Hwy 281 (Soda Bay Road) in Kelseyville, near Clearlake Riviera, just north of Hwy 29-Kit’s Corner. Current hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday. Fiddlers’ Jams occur the first Sunday of every month, from noon until 2 p.m. Private tours can be arranged by appointment. Facilities are available to support events, conferences, or family gatherings. Our newly created outdoor stage is also available for music events. Celebrate a wedding, reception, special anniversary, or family reunion.
On the fourth Saturday of each month local historians come to the Ely Stage Stop to visit with guests and answer questions regarding different aspects of Lake County history. The visits are video recorded, preserving the stories of Lake County’s history for future generations.
The Ely Stage Stop & Country Museum welcomes more docents to greet visitors and share information on our history, our current displays, and our planned events. Volunteers for maintenance and construction projects are also needed. Join the Lake County Historical Society and become a volunteer at Ely. Applications will be available during the day.
Visit www.elystagestop.org or www.lakecountyhistory.org, check out the stage stop on Facebook at www.facebook.com/elystagestop, or call the museum at 707-533-9990.
Richard Schmidt appears at the Ely Stage Stop Living History Day.
