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Fern Cottage Historic District

Name: Fern Cottage Historic District
Address: 2121 Centerville Road, Ferndale, CA, 95536, US
Telephone: +17077864835
Price range: $
Rating: 5

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Fern Cottage is currently closed. 2019. A historic venue for weddings and events. Please call ahead to check tour times due to private events.
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Fern Cottage is the historic home of Joseph and Zipporah Russ early pioneers of the Eel River Valley and Ferndale located in Humboldt County. Admission is $10 - children under 8 are free. Reservations needed for groups of 8 or more. Call for monthly tour days. Board of Directors

Brenna Tara Russ President
Brenna is the daughter of James and Katie Russ of Ferndale, granddaughter of Herb and Terry

Russ and great granddaughter of Joseph Russ II. After graduating from Ferndale High she attended Dominican University in San Rafael and obtained a degree and a teaching credential in 2002. Brenna teaches at Fortuna Middle School in Fortuna. In 2011 Brenna became the first female member of the Ferndale Rotary Club, and the Club’s first woman to be President in 2015. Brenna enjoys traveling and volunteering at numerous community events. Her partner is Leonard Lund. Virginia Dwight Treasurer
Virginia Dwight is the granddaughter of Edythe Russ Connick and Harry DeHaven Connick. She is the daughter of Harris and Mary Connick. With her husband Phil and their children Lawrence and Mariette and granddaughter Josie they are longtime owners and agricultural producers on two of the original Russ ranches, Mazeppa and Whatcheer. Virginia has served on various non-profit boards and committees within Humboldt County. Kristyn Foxworth Secretary
Kristyn recently returned to Ferndale after years of living in several locations along the California coast.. Currently Kristyn is a Real Estate agent serving this community. She holds a degree in Psychology with a minor in Criminology. Kristyn is a culinary graduate from WCI. Kristyn also holds five certifications in the wellness field. Mother of two beautiful grown daughters Jessica and Kaitlin. Jack Russ McBride
Jack has been serving on the Fern cottage board of directors for nearly ten years now. He is the grandson of Viola Russ McBride and is fifth generation of the Russ family. He is an Electrician by trade but spends any of his spare time working on either the Viola McBride Education Trust or his father Andy McBride’s family trust where he manages the timber and numerous properties around the area. He is married to his beautiful wife Lisa for 27 years now and together they have three kids, Andrew, Mathew and Kendall all residing here in Humboldt co. Bill Becker -
Married: Jenny Fisk-Becker
Children: Meghan and Bradford
Son-In Law: Kyle Lamanuzzi
Grandchildren: Fallon, Arkana, William
Partner in Gerald R. Becker Insurance Agency
College: Chico State
Past and Present Boards: Ferndale School District, Ferndale Fire
District, Ferndale Community Center, Ferndale Cemetery, Humboldt County
Insurance Agency. Bill Morrill
Bill Morrill is a 5th generation descendant of Joseph and Zipporah Russ. His great grandmother was Margaret Russ Coombe making him part of the Coombe branch of the Russ family. Bill has a music and theater background and has spent many years in the Humboldt area media market. He won three national Telly Awards for television production in the historical education category. His involvement with the Fern Cottage board is a continuation of his love for history and his family heritage. Joe Russ Past President/Director Emeritus
Joe is a lifelong Humboldt County resident. He was born Joseph Russ IV to Joe III and Annettta Russ, went to Capetown Elementary School, Ferndale High School, and graduated from UC Berkeley in 1958. He has been a rancher and timber owner his entire life, and currently has operations in Humboldt, Modoc and Shasta County. Joe was chosen as Livestock Man of the Year by the California State Chamber in 1987, and has served in Board positions for numerous state and local organizations — California State Chamber, California State Fair Board, State Board of Forestry, and Humboldt Planning Commission. He’s also been an officer in local organizations such as Humboldt County Cattlemens’, Woolgrowers, Farm Bureau, Bank of Loleta, and others. He was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1968 and 1972 and was Regional Chairman Reagan for Governor. He has been married to Karen for 53 years, and they have three children: Renee Jackson, Lane Russ, Kathy Christiansen and 8 grandchildren.

09/17/2024

🩷NOW BOOKING WEDDINGS FOR 2025🩷

06/20/2023

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Fern Cottage House Museum is our local history museum displaying a collection of artifacts and other objects of artistic, cultural, and historical importance to the Eel River Valley and Humboldt County. Fern Cottage Historic House Museum makes thi...

05/21/2023

Fern Cottage Historic District was prom ready yesterday despite all the rain.

04/08/2023

https://donorbox.org/fern-cottage-fund

Please help make earthquake repairs to the Fern Cottage Historic District.

04/08/2023

Help repair earthquake damage to the historic Fern Cottage Museum.

01/03/2023

With two severe earthquakes in the past two weeks, Fern Cottage has fared remarkably well.

There was some shifting that will require a more thorough inspection under the house (though not yet lol), fireplace damage as well as some plaster repair.

All in all the the old manor still shines.
Happy New Year!🎆🎈🎊

12/17/2022

Come see us this Sunday 1-4 for tours of Fern Cottage.

12/10/2022

Please Join us next Sunday before the tractor parade!

12/04/2022

12/01/2022

Take a step back in time & tour one of California’s most well preserved pioneer homes.

What started as a small cottage in 1866 was slowly added onto as the Russ Family grew. With 13 children in total, the cottage grew to the impressive manor it is today.

11/27/2022

We said goodbye to one of our own yesterday.
Great great grandson of Joseph & Zipporah Russ. His love and devotion to Fern Cottage was unparalleled.
It was an honor to serve on the board with you, Jack.
Gone way too soon.

11/27/2022

Please Join us for Holiday Tours!!!!

Address

2121 Centerville Road
Ferndale, CA
95536

Opening Hours

Thursday	11am - 3pm
Friday	11am - 3pm
Saturday	11am - 3pm

Telephone

+17077864835

Website

http://ferncottage.org/

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🩷NOW BOOKING WEDDINGS FOR 2025🩷

With two severe earthquakes in the past two weeks, Fern Cottage has fared remarkably well. There was some shifting that will require a more thorough inspection under the house (though not yet lol), fireplace damage as well as some plaster repair. All in all the the old manor still shines. Happy New Year!🎆🎈🎊

Come see us this Sunday 1-4 for tours of Fern Cottage.

Take a step back in time & tour one of California’s most well preserved pioneer homes. What started as a small cottage in 1866 was slowly added onto as the Russ Family grew. With 13 children in total, the cottage grew to the impressive manor it is today.

Beautiful day for a wedding at Fern Cottage.

Sounds of Fern Cottage this drizzly Thursday morning. We are open for tours Thursday-Saturday on the hour at 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm. If it's a sunny day bring a picnic to eat outside in the orchard and we are only 8 minutes from Centerville Beach.

Nothing finer than handsome Russ cattle as far as I can see from Fern Cottage.

This is what it is all about. Learn how cattle shaped the Eel River Valley and the Russ family. Tours are Thursday -Saturday 11am, 12pm, 1pm & 2pm. We will be open the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. No reservation or advance notice needed. Call 707-786-4835 for latest information regarding tours.

More 150th anniversary fun. Here is Don Morrill and Bill McBride once again singing together.

The joy of listening and sitting quietly. Here is Russ Creek bordering Fern Cottage and the happy sounds of the creek and birds.

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Fern Cottage is the historic home of Joseph and Zipporah Russ early pioneers of the Eel River Valley and Ferndale located in Humboldt County. Please call ahead to check tour times due to private events. Admission is $10 - children under 8 are free. Reservations needed for groups of 8 or more. Call for monthly tour days. Board of Directors Brenna Tara Russ President Brenna is the daughter of James and Katie Russ of Ferndale, granddaughter of Herb and Terry Russ and great granddaughter of Joseph Russ II. After graduating from Ferndale High she attended Dominican University in San Rafael and obtained a degree and a teaching credential in 2002. Brenna teaches at Fortuna Middle School in Fortuna. In 2011 Brenna became the first female member of the Ferndale Rotary Club, and the Club’s first woman to be President in 2015. Brenna enjoys traveling and volunteering at numerous community events. Her partner is Leonard Lund. Virginia Dwight Treasurer Virginia Dwight is the granddaughter of Edythe Russ Connick and Harry DeHaven Connick. She is the daughter of Harris and Mary Connick. With her husband Phil and their children Lawrence and Mariette and granddaughter Josie they are longtime owners and agricultural producers on two of the original Russ ranches, Mazeppa and Whatcheer. Virginia has served on various non-profit boards and committees within Humboldt County. Kristyn Foxworth Secretary Kristyn recently returned to Ferndale after years of living in several locations along the California coast. Kristyn has served on the board since Feb. of 2015. Currently Kristyn is a Real Estate agent serving this community. She holds a degree in Psychology with a minor in Criminology. Kristyn is a culinary graduate from WCI. Kristyn also holds five certifications in the wellness field. Mother of two beautiful grown daughters Jessica and Kaitlin. Jack Russ McBride Jack has been serving on the Fern cottage board of directors for nearly ten years now. He is the grandson of Viola Russ McBride and is fifth generation of the Russ family. He is an Electrician by trade but spends any of his spare time working on either the Viola McBride Education Trust or his father Andy McBride’s family trust where he manages the timber and numerous properties around the area. He is married to his beautiful wife Lisa for 27 years now and together they have three kids, Andrew, Mathew and Kendall all residing here in Humboldt co. Bill Becker - Married: Jenny Fisk-Becker Children: Meghan and Bradford Son-In Law: Kyle Lamanuzzi Grandchildren: Fallon, Arkana, William Partner in Gerald R. Becker Insurance Agency College: Chico State Past and Present Boards: Ferndale School District, Ferndale Fire District, Ferndale Community Center, Ferndale Cemetery, Humboldt County Insurance Agency. Bill Morrill Bill Morrill is a 5th generation descendant of Joseph and Zipporah Russ. His great grandmother was Margaret Russ Coombe making him part of the Coombe branch of the Russ family. Bill has a music and theater background and has spent many years in the Humboldt area media market. He won three national Telly Awards for television production in the historical education category. His involvement with the Fern Cottage board is a continuation of his love for history and his family heritage. Joe Russ Past President/Director Emeritus Joe is a lifelong Humboldt County resident. He was born Joseph Russ IV to Joe III and Annettta Russ, went to Capetown Elementary School, Ferndale High School, and graduated from UC Berkeley in 1958. He has been a rancher and timber owner his entire life, and currently has operations in Humboldt, Modoc and Shasta County. Joe was chosen as Livestock Man of the Year by the California State Chamber in 1987, and has served in Board positions for numerous state and local organizations — California State Chamber, California State Fair Board, State Board of Forestry, and Humboldt Planning Commission. He’s also been an officer in local organizations such as Humboldt County Cattlemens’, Woolgrowers, Farm Bureau, Bank of Loleta, and others. He was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1968 and 1972 and was Regional Chairman Reagan for Governor. He has been married to Karen for 53 years, and they have three children: Renee Jackson, Lane Russ, Kathy Christiansen and 8 grandchildren.