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On September 21st, the North Star House came alive in a special way. Not with a wedding or public event, but with a celebration dedicated...

A beautiful new native hedgerow is taking root at the historic North Star House, thanks to the generosity and expertise of local business...

The North Star House carries new warmth and life, as Rebekah Freeman restores its interiors with historic detail and heart

Howard and Peggy Levine were instrumental in moving the North Star House from years of disrepair toward once again serving as a place for th

The North Star House recently received a beautifully preserved sketch believed to be the work of Mary Hallock Foote.

Without fire protection, everything we’ve restored is at risk. One wildfire spark could erase over 100 years of history, and decades of community

One of the greatest pleasures of leading tours at the North Star House is not just sharing history, but receiving it in return. Our...

As restoration and planning efforts continue across the grounds, we’re also laying the groundwork — quite literally — for a more accessible and welcoming future. From garden updates to ADA walkways, every improvement reflects our commitment to preserving history while meeting today’s needs.

Over a century ago, A.B. Foote. then superintendent of the North Star Mine and one of the visionaries behind the North Star House, served as Grand Marshal of the July 4th parade in Grass Valley.

On June 3rd 2025, the North Star House restoration volunteers took a well-deserved break from the usual buzz of tools and construction to...

Fifteen years after planting a tulip tree, the DAR returned to see its growth: a beautiful reminder of legacy and care at North Star House.

On May 1st, 2025 - North Star House welcomed a vibrant gathering of artists, makers, and creatives from across the county for the May Arts Council Creative Meetup.

North Star House had the honor of hosting historian & author Gage McKinney for a special presentation on his latest book.

The North Star Mine covered over 700 acres and played a crucial role in California's gold mining history from 1851 to 1956.

Mary Hallock Foote was celebrated as one of the most talented and accomplished illustrators and writers of the late 1800s.

What began as a dream of dedicated volunteer gardeners became a journey of discovery of the rich horticultural legacy of the estate.

Where history is rooted not only in the brick and mine rock terrace designed by Julia Morgan but in the very landscape that surrounds it.

In 1904, a newly licensed Julia Morgan was commissioned to design North Star House—a structure that would serve multiple purposes.

A discovery that sheds light on Morgan’s pivotal role in a massive wartime effort—one that has gone largely unrecognized.

The North Star Historic Conservancy has been steadily restoring the house, overcoming immense challenges of neglect, vandalism, and the hars