Jake Jackson Museum & History Center

Textile Project

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“Clothing can reveal so much. In fact, you can learn a lot about culture, society and people from examining what they wore. What did people put on their bodies and dance around in, and why? It’s an intimate history of humankind. We are what we wear” - Mary Kerr

The Jake Jackson Museum continually seeks new ways to preserve and interpret Trinity County's colorful past. Among the artifact treasures within our walls are over 1,300 textile items. Garments, rugs, household linens, quilts, flags and fraternal order banners form this collection.

In 2003 the Trinity County Historical Society determined to preserve and display this impressive collection. A three phase plan was developed to (I) assess the needs of the collection, (II) upgrade textile storage facilities and (III) create expanded, rotating exhibits of textile items.

The project became possible thanks to funding from the Vera P Vietor Trust, a fund of the Humboldt Area Foundation. Our community stepped forward to support this conservation effort and 80% of project funds came from generous local donors.

Would you like to help? Tax deducible donations to assist with this vital effort are welcomed and needed to insure the success of the project. Donations may be mailed to:

Trinity County Historical Society (TCHS)
Attn: Textile Project
PO Box 333
Weaverville, CA 96093-0333

Volunteers willing to help are urged to contact the staff at the Jake Jackson Museum, (530) 623-5211. Join the team on this exciting project!

Project Team

Special Thanks to our Donors & Supporters!