Bidwell Mansion State Historic ParkJohn Bidwell was known throughout California and across the nation as an important pioneer, farmer, soldier, statesman, politician and philanthropist. His beautiful, three-story Victorian mansion stands as a centerpiece of downtown Chico and currently serves as a museum.
Celebrating California HeritageEmbracing the true spirit of friendship shared by men in the "Day of Forty-Nine", our brothers are joined by loyalty to the Great State of California and our shared legacy as custodians of the rich history of the Golden West.
Annual Beerfest 2012Kick off Feather Fiesta Days in style at the Annual Beer Fest on Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 1:00-5:00pm, at Centennial Plaza, 1800 Arlin Rhine Drive, on the levee overlooking the Feather River in Historic Downtown Oroville. Come sample some of the finest beers and ales brewed in Northern California and beyond.
Call to Artists - Design Contest - $250.00 Cash PrizeWe're currently seeking artists to help us develop our new parlor seal. Deadline for submissions is May 7, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Winner will be decided on May 9, 2012. Click for more information.
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Embracing the "Spirit of '49", brothers of the Native Sons of the Golden West are bound by the sacred virtues of friendship, loyalty and charity and a reverence for the Great State of California.
Our Projects
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John Bidwell Parlor No. 21 is involved with a number of community projects for the purposes of promoting historic preservation and raising money for charitable causes.
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We love to celebrate our California heritage! Through regular monthly meetings, we plan for our landmark events like our Annual Beerfest and California Admission Day celebration.
The Quest to Keep Bidwell Mansion Open
What John Bidwell Parlor and other local organizations are doing to keep Bidwell Mansion open
During a meeting at the Bidwell Mansion on November 10, 2011, John Bidwell Parlor No. 21 joined members from the Bidwell Mansion Association, Annie K. Bidwell Parlor No. 168, N.D.G.W., Far West Heritage Association, Butte County Economic Development Corporation, Chico Women's Club, Las Senoras, Chico Heritage Association and Butte County Historical Society to form a steering committee charged with finding a solution to keep Bidwell Mansion operating and open to the public, with representatives from the State Parks and state Sen. Doug LaMalfa's office taking advisory positions.
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John Bidwell Parlor Joins Bidwell Mansion Community Project
November 11, 2011 | No Comments »
After meeting with several community groups focused on local historic preservation, John Bidwell Parlor No. 21, N.S.G.W. joined the ad hoc steering committee, now known as the Bidwell Mansion Community Project.