The North Lake Tahoe Historical Society was created to preserve and research the history of Lake Tahoe. The society built and maintains the Gatekeeper's Museum, William B. Layton Park, the Marion Steinbach Indian Basket Museum, and the Watson Cabin Museum. The Gatekeeper's Museum sits at the same location as the original log cabin that was home to the resident gatekeeper.

The museum tells the story of Lake Tahoe's history and includes many Indian artifacts, historical displays, and personal stories of the pioneers who settled the area. The Marian Steinbach Indian Basket Collection is held in the Edmund S. Barnett wing of the museum and consists of an impressive collection of over 800 baskets as well as dolls, artifacts, and pottery.

Address: Gatekeeper's Museum, 130 West Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA 96145, Phone: 530-583-1762

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