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WELCOME TO THE TALLAC HISTORIC SITE

POPE & BALDWIN ESTATES

Step-back in time and stroll through the summer homes and gardens of Lake Tahoe’s early vacationers. Built between 1894 and 1921, the Tallac Historic Site preserves a unique era of Tahoe history in time for today’s visitors. The site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987 and offers a variety of public recreation activities. Explore the interpretative trails, mosey along the beach, take a guided tour or attend a special event, the Tallac Historic Site is where cultural and environmental stewardship meet!

 

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SITE INFORMATION

PHONE: 530-541-5227

ADDRESS: 1 Heritage Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

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2023 OPENING DAY: FRIDAY, MAY 26!

After a winter of record-breaking snowfall, the Tallac Museum will reopen on Friday, May 26. Parking, garbage and bathroom services will resume for the year on Monday, May 22.

2023 Museum Operating Hours

10:00AM – 4:30PM

WEDNESDAY – SUNDAY

CLOSED

MONDAY & TUESDAY

Tallac Historic Site Contacts

USDA Forest Service Supervisor’s Office

  • PHONE: 530-543-2600
  • ADDRESS: 35 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
  • Hours of Operation: Mon. – Fri., 8am – 4:30pm

The Great Basin Institute

  • PHONE: 775-674-5475, Mt. Rose Main Office
  • ADDRESS: 16750 Mt. Rose Hwy, Reno, NV 89511

Contact Erin Gavlock, Visitor Services Administrator: egavlock@thegreatbasininstitute.org

Help us preserve our national cultural resources

All charitable gifts directly benefit on-going preservation work at the Tallac Historic Site.

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