The story of North Star House in Grass Valley, California begins with the North Star Mine, one of the most significant names in California gold mining history. Long before the house became a place for tours, events, preservation work, and community gatherings, it was tied to the mining industry that helped shape Grass Valley. Together, the North Star Mine and North Star House tell a larger story about hard-rock gold mining, engineering, architecture, family life, and the people who helped...

North Star House is looking for a knowledgeable volunteer to help with scheduled maintenance and minor repairs on several pieces of outdoor equipment used to care for the property. This would be a great fit for someone with experience in tractors, mowers, small engines, utility vehicles, or general mechanical repair. Equipment includes: Older Kubota diesel tractor: Approx. 25 horsepower with loader bucket, box scraper attachment, and brush hog attachment Kubota zero-turn mower with Kohler...

Most of us hope to leave something good behind. Not always something loud. Not always something with our name on it. Sometimes just proof that we cared about a place, a community, or an idea enough to help it continue. That is what legacy giving is really about. At the North Star House, we think often about what lasts. The house itself has lasted through more than a century of change. It has held families, workers, artists, volunteers, celebrations, questions, and plans. It has been cared for...