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The California Historical Society and the Bancroft Library Present

Past Tents: The Way We Camped
March 22 to January 12, 2008

John and Annie Bidwell with their tent, 1888. Portrait Collection, The Bancroft Library

John and Annie Bidwell with their tent, 1888.
Portrait Collection, The Bancroft Library

Past Tents: They Way We Camped is a humorous excursion through one of America's favorite national pastimes. An affectionate portrait of early camping in the west, this exciting new exhibition will lead visitors through the pre-GORTEX® camping experience, with tales of family outings, car camping and a presentation of gear used by campers at the turn of the 20th century.

Along with this special exhibition, CHS will host numerous special events and programming sure to delight and excite visitors of all ages. Events to include: film screenings, book lectures, first aid/survival clinics, an evening with John Muir and camp outs in the gallery.