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.

With no interior fire suppression system and increasing wildfire risk, this century-old landmark could be lost in minutes. We’re raising $1.5 million to install critical fire defenses. Your support can help save this beloved historic site.

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.