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North Star House grounds filled with families, friends, creativity, and a little bit of magic for our 2026 Midsummer Festival, presented in collaboration with the Nevada County Magicians Guild.

Step into an autumn evening at North Star House with a Minuet and Polka demonstration, beginner-friendly dance instruction, light fare, seasonal drinks, and plenty of time to join the dancing. Costumes are encouraged, and all ages and experience levels are welcome.

Midsummer Festival is almost here, and we still need a few extra hands to help the day run smoothly.

Guests of all ages are encouraged to come dressed in their most whimsical attire, whether that means fairy wings, woodland costumes, storybook-inspired outfits, or simply something fun and festive.

This Mother’s Day, the North Star House was filled with flowers, tea, conversation, and the warmth of community as guests gathered for our Mother’s Day Tea. The afternoon brought together mothers, daughters, families, friends, and supporters for a special celebration inside the historic North Star House. Guests enjoyed tea, light refreshments, and time together in a setting that made the day feel both meaningful and memorable. This event was especially exciting because it was

North Star House is hosting an afternoon lecture with historian Mary-Jo Wainwright examining the roles of women in the United States during the Progressive Era (1895–1930), a time of major social change when women were increasingly entering public life, reform movements, and professional fields. The lecture, titled “Reluctant Reformers: Mary Hallock Foote & Julia Morgan in the Progressive Era,” will explore the Progressive Movement—what it was, what problems reformers sought

A Festive Gathering for All The North Star House was filled with holiday cheer this season as we welcomed the community for our annual Christmas celebration. Visitors wandered through the House, taking in the holiday decorations. They experienced the warmth and history that make this place so special. It was heartwarming to see many new faces walk through the doors, alongside familiar ones who return year after year. Guests warmed up with mulled wine and hot cocoa. Carols ech

A Night of Gratitude and Celebration This past weekend, the North Star House opened its doors for a special evening of gratitude and celebration: the annual State of the Star event. Donors, sponsors, and friends gathered to hear updates on the year’s accomplishments and to see firsthand the incredible progress being made upstairs. Guests were given a rare opportunity to step inside the unfinished second floor — an area that has remained largely untouched for decades. Guided b

The North Star House is calling on the community to help us plant the next phase of our native hedgerow, an inspiring project designed by Molly Breen to bring new life, color, and biodiversity to our historic grounds. Thanks to a generous grant of 100 native plants from the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, we’re expanding this living landscape to provide essential habitat for pollinators and wildlife while creating a beautiful, sustainable border that complements

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.