Information on houses, mansions, farms and other dwellings located in the United States that were once a private residence and have been converted into a museum because of the historic significance of its architecture, location, resident(s) and/or event(s) that took place there located in California. 1. Kelley House Museum - Constructed in 1861 by William H. Kelley with images and general information located at Mendocino. 2. Meux Home Museum - House built in 1888 by Doctor T. R. Meux, Confederate surgeon, who had come to Fresno from Tennessee the year before with general information and images. 3. Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park - A three story, 26 room Victorian house built by the John and Annie Bidwell family with general information and park facilities located at Chico 4. Campbell Historic Museum and Ainsley House - The home built in 1925 for Campbell canning pioneer J.C. Ainsley and his wife Alcinda with general information and special exhibits. 5. Fresno Historical Society - Kearny Mansion Museum - Home to one of California’s premier agribusiness pioneers, M. Theo Kearney, and contains general information and gift shop. 6. Hearst Castle - William Randolph Hearst's famous estate, now a state historical monument, and includes tours and ticket information, history, and local parks located in San Simeon. 7. Hellman-Ehrman Mansion - A home built and completed in 1903 by San Francisco businessman I. W. Hellman with general information located at Sugar Pine Point State Park. 8. Luther Burbank Home and Gardens - A living history museum with house tours. Santa Rosa, California. 9. McConaghy House - A 12-room farmhouse, tank house, and carriage house built in 1886 with general information and a map located at Hayward. 10. McHenry Mansion - The home built in 1883 by Robert McHenry, a prominent local rancher/banker, is an example of the Victorian Italianate style of architecture with general information and special events located at Modesto. 11. Rancho Camulos Museum - A 40 acre National Historic Landmark, situated within an 1800 acre working ranch. Piru, California.

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