John Muir National Historic Site
John Muir’s home in California offers a intimate window into the life of one of America’s most influential conservationists. Located northeast of San Francisco, the site is preserved today as John Muir National Historic Site.
Muir lived here from 1889 until his death in 1914. While many picture him wandering through Yosemite or Alaska’s glaciers, this was where he wrote letters, welcomed visitors, raised his daughters and carried on the advocacy that helped shape the modern conservation movement.
Congress established the property as John Muir National Historic Site in 1964, ensuring that this site would be protected for future generations. This home stands as a reminder that the preservation of America’s natural spaces was shaped not only in the remote mountains but also in a family home tucked into a California town.
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