Part of what we do here at Turtle Bay Exploration Park is providing a safe home for animals who otherwise don’t have a home. It’s very exciting to grow our flock to about 43 birds total inside the Parrot Playhouse at Turtle Bay!
This month’s Artifact of the Month features a beautiful watercolor of the Shurtleff House by Mabel Moores Frisbie. Built in 1851 by Gold Rush pioneer Dr. Benjamin Shurtleff, the home no longer stands — but Mabel’s painting preserves its grandeur and tells the story of life in early Shasta.
Discover more about the house, the Shurtleff family, and Mabel’s work.
Discover how a 1930s doll in Turtle Bay’s collection connects to a larger story of African American history, identity, and pioneering doll makers. From challenging stereotypes to inspiring generations, learn why this artifact is February’s Artifact of the Month.
It may be small, but this slot machine has a big story to tell. Learn how a once-illegal gambling device made its way into Turtle Bay’s Collection and what it reveals about the history of slot machines and gambling.
