The Kelley House Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the rich history of the Mendocino Coast.

The Kelley House is among the oldest of the houses located in the Mendocino Preservation District, and was owned by one of the original lumber mill owners. Built in 1861, the Kelley House was home to William and Elisa Kelly and their four children. William, a native of Prince Edward Island, Canada, came to California during the Gold Rush. Kelly eventually settled in Mendocino and lived out his life here as a prominent land owner and community leader. The Kelley House Museum, Inc. was founded in 1974 as an historic research facility, as well as a house museum.

In keeping with this year’s Transportation theme, our Sunday Afternoon With… features local ship historian, Louis Hough. Louis has combed the vault to come up with a treasure chest of seafaring tales to share. The Small Craft Association will return with skilled craftsmen on hand to share experiences in boat building. Our museum exhibit will include a collection of model ships and a photo display.

During our Moonlight Cemetery Tour, characters from yesteryear come alive to tell their tales. Or, learn about the pioneer families and local folklore during one of our our guided tours of the Mendocino National Historic Preservation District. You can support the Kelley House by attending our MacCallum House Dine-out on May 19th, where profits from the evening are donated. Check the schedule for these and other events sponsored by the Kelley House Museum.