Blue Ox Historic Village

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Blue Ox Historic Village Take a fully guided tour, workshop or class in the traditional arts! See America's frontier past come alive! We pride ourselves on authenticity.

Take one of our new fully guided tour or self guided tour and watch our craftsmen use antique machinery of the 1800's and early 1900's to manufacture custom millwork which is shipped nationwide. Schedule a hands-on workshops where you can blacksmith a nail or make a stained glass decoration. From our blacksmith shop to our historic craftsman's apothecary, from the world's largest collection of molder knives to our wide assortment of hand planes, Blue Ox is a craftsman's paradise presided over by a true craftsman. With over forty years of experience, Eric has become a master communicator in the delicate language of wood and he shares his skills at our living history park., and is now featured on the Magnolia Network TV series, The Craftsman.

09/28/2026

It was a grand day! Blue Ox welcomed visitors to the Cultural Fair held last weekend in Eureka. Patrick was demonstrating in the blacksmith shop;Nanette was demonstrating in the print shop; Jason Lawrence from the Humboldt Gem Society demonstrated the intricacies of the lapdary and Viviana and Eric demonstrated the Barnes pedal power tools. Everyone enjoyed fabulous music all day, including the glorious Ukulele Flight Club

Come out this weekend to support Blue Ox Mill hosting the California Preservation Foundation Doors Open Event!
09/09/2026

Come out this weekend to support Blue Ox Mill hosting the California Preservation Foundation Doors Open Event!

Blue Ox Millworks — Doors Open CA, Weekend 2 — Eureka

Step inside Blue Ox Millworks, one of the country's last working Victorian job shops, where historic craft is still practiced with antique machinery, traditional tools, and hands-on skill.

Visitors will see how custom millwork, blacksmithing, ceramics, plasterwork, and other trades help preserve and recreate California's historic buildings.

Victorian Craft Still at Work at Blue Ox
September 12th & 13th | 9 AM - 1 PM | Eureka

Registration is a flat fee of $20 per person to access all sites (children and students are free). Once you submit your registration, be sure to select the sites you’d like to visit in order to secure your spots.

https://californiapreservation.org/doca/

Thank you Carrie!
07/07/2026

Thank you Carrie!

05/25/2026
08/07/2025

The Humboldt County Historical Society's B**r Fest at Blue Ox was a success! We want to give a special thanks to all of our sponsors and attendees for making this event so amazing!

08/03/2025

B**r Fest! Everyone had a fabulous time! More pictures and videos coming soon.

Hey Peeps, Early Bird ticket pricing extended through July 20th!! Only $45 for three bands, five breweries, souvenir cou...
07/18/2025

Hey Peeps, Early Bird ticket pricing extended through July 20th!!
Only $45 for three bands, five breweries, souvenir coup and a tour of the Blue Ox Millworks!
A full day of local brews, history, crafts and music; for only $45!!

https://humboldtcountyhistoricalsociety.ludus.com/index.php

Address

1 X Street
Eureka, CA
95501

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

(707) 444-3437

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