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Dolbeer Steam Donkey Days

History Comes Alive - held every year at the historic Fort Humboldt

History will come alive at Fort Humboldt on April 27th as Ulysses Grant and Seth Kinman ride into town while the mechanical steam donkeys and Gypsy locomotives are steamed up.

The steam donkey was invented by Eureka businessman and mill owner John Dolbeer.  It was used to move logs from the woods to the mill site. Members of the Timber Heritage Association will be on hand to steam up the historic Falk shay locomotive and provide free train rides. The Falk was used in logging operations near the long-gone town of Falk at the headwaters of the Elk River.

There will be a full day of living history activities for all ages at this historic site. Life at Fort Humboldt from the mid to late 1800s will come alive as volunteers from Fort Humboldt and the Clarke Museum will perform historical reenactments. Included in the day's festivities are black powder gun fire demonstrations, army camp life and a surgeon's station along with many more exceptional representations of life in America in the 1860s.

The Wiyot Tribe is performing a demonstration Brush Dance and Humboldt State University students will hold a logging contest. Hot dogs and snacks will be served to help raise much needed funds for these community minded organizations.

Historical reenactments, exhibits, displays, steam donkey in action, "hit and miss" gas engines, and drag saws--this is a day you don't want to miss! Admission is free.

The event will be held rain or shine and will only be canceled if required for safety reasons. For more information contact For Humboldt at (707)445-6547.

Find out more about Fort Humboldt

Directions:
South side of Eureka, CA - just off HWY 101 on a grassy bluff overlooking Humboldt Bay & the Bayshore Mall. East on Highland Ave. 1 block.
(Eureka, CA Latitude/Longitude: 40.8021 / -124.1624)
From Oregon/Crescent City - Take 101 South to Highland Avenue in Eureka.
From SF Bay Area - Take 101 North to Highland Avenue in Eureka.
From Sacramento Area/Southern California - Take I-5 North to 299 and head eastbound to 101. Take 101 South to Highland Avenue.

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3431 Fort Ave.
Fort Humboldt State Historic Park
Eureka, CA
707-445-6567

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QUICK FACTS

  • Two day event - Free Sat after the Rhody Parade til 5:00pm & Sun from 10am to 4:30pm
  • Great fun for the kids - free ride on the steam locomotive Saturday Only
  • Picnic area - museum and bookstore
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