SIR Bidwell Branch 110 Luncheon March 23, 2026

Amber Drake

Amber Drake

Our speaker for March will be Amber Drake who will continue her history of John Bidwell. Amber was a tour guide and supervisor at Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park for 13 years.
Amber shared her love of John Bidwell's story with tens of thousands of visitors, including Huell Howser who highlighted the park on his PBS show "Road Trip." She planned and implemented many successful and long-running programs including the Harvest Festival and the Christmas Evening Tours and her signature tour of the house for third grade students. She is especially proud of her involvement with the interpretive panels adjacent to the house that remain to tell part of the story of the Mansion and the Bidwells.
Although she no longer works for parks, she still enjoys telling people the amazing true story of John Bidwell's life and prominent role in California History. Recently, Amber has become passionate about spreading the truth about John Bidwell while debunking rumors and false innuendos.

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