The Donner Party

Permanent Exhibit
Written By VDS LA

Donner Party Artifacts

Though the Donner Party's ill-fated expedition didn't directly traverse Calistoga, the Napa Valley region became the settled home of many survivors who were rescued as children or teenagers. A tangible connection to this event’s dramatic history is displayed at the Sharpsteen Museum, where visitors can view an authentic cooking pot brought over by the Donner Party—an artifact featured in the Travel Channel's “Mysteries at the Museum”.

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