Category Archives: Bidwell Mansion

Christmas with the Bidwells — 2022

Posted on December 18, 2022 by nancyleek

Live events are back at Bidwell Mansion! After a two year hiatus, the Bidwell Mansion Association invited members and guests to enjoy “Christmas with the Bidwells” live and in person at Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park. The evening featured dramatic … Continue reading →

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Dining at Bidwell Mansion

Posted on February 25, 2019 by nancyleek

Dec. 31, 1866 Miss Annie E. Kennedy Annie, with your assent I will ask permission of your parents to address you. I must go further or turn away and not see you at all, for you are constantly in my … Continue reading →

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New Exhibit Welcomes Visitors to Bidwell Mansion SHP

Posted on October 27, 2017 by nancyleek

The renovation is complete, and Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park has a fabulous new exhibit in the Visitors’ Center. The old exhibits from the 1970s are gone, replaced by handsome new display cabinets, gleaming signage, and engaging audio-visual presentations. To … Continue reading →

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Early Photos of Bidwell Mansion

Posted on January 17, 2016 by nancyleek

The California State Library has several stereo views of Bidwell Mansion and Chico, designed to be viewed in a stereoscope. The photos depict right-eye and left-eye views of the same scene, and when viewed through the stereoscope appear three dimensional. … Continue reading →

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Bidwell Mansion and the BMA

Posted on April 3, 2012 by nancyleek

Last Saturday I participated in the Bidwell Mansion Fun Run (or in my case, Walk).  In spite of the rain I thoroughly enjoyed getting out with all the other Mansion supporters to help raise money and awareness for Chico’s centerpiece. … Continue reading →

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Save the Mansion

Posted on January 25, 2012 by nancyleek

Here’s a nice video from KCHO on Bidwell Mansion State Park— Closing State Parks: Bidwell Mansion I was going to embed it, but I looks like I don’t know how. But click on the link and find out why John … Continue reading →

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