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Folsom Powerhouse Museum, Folsom, CA

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Folsom Powerhouse Museum

Historic powerhouse site in Folsom, California, supported by a friends association that works with California State Parks.

9980 Greenback Lane, Folsom, CA 95630 · Folsom, CA

About Folsom Powerhouse Museum

The Folsom Powerhouse is a historic site in Folsom, California. The Friends of the Folsom Powerhouse Association, a separate group, raises funds for interpretive, conservation, and educational programs at the park in partnership with California State Parks. The association's site lists upcoming events such as an Electricity Fair and a Powerfest Taps & Tunes event, and it invites visitors to join as members or buy a brick.

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  • #state park
  • #powerhouse
  • #electricity history
  • #Folsom

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