LOWER LAKE, Calif. – Due to issues involving its condition, the Anderson Marsh State Historic Park Ranch House has been temporarily closed and the popular Christmas event has been canceled this year.
During the Clayton fire in Lower Lake in August, State Park Rangers and maintenance staff evacuated valuable items from the ranch house.
During this process, State Parks determined that extensive cleaning and repair will be needed before the ranch house can be reopened to the public.
Although the ranch house roof was replaced this summer, that alone was not enough to restore and maintain the historic old building, parts of which were originally constructed in 1855.
Unfortunately, closure of the ranch house means that the annual “Christmas at the Ranch” event, presented by the Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association, will have to be canceled for this year.
“We are very disappointed that the Christmas event will have to be canceled,” said association President Roberta Lyons. “At the present time, we do not know when the ranch house can be reopened to the public. It is vital, however, that the historic Anderson ranch house be preserved in perpetuity and it has reached the point where extensive work is necessary to maintain the building.”
For information about AMIA and its programs, visit www.andersonmarsh.org or contact the Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association at either info@andersonmarsh.org or 707-995-2658.