Camron-Stanford House

The Camron-Stanford House, located at 1418 Lakeside Drive in Oakland, California, is a museum and tourist attraction that offers visitors a glimpse into the Victorian era of the 1880s. As the last remaining Victorian mansion surrounding Lake Merritt, the house has a rich history as the home to five influential families before becoming the first museum in the city of Oakland.

Visitors can explore meticulously recreated living spaces and learn about the early days of Oakland as a city through various exhibits held throughout the year. The Camron-Stanford House Preservation Association's mission is to preserve this landmark Victorian home and garden for public enjoyment and to promote an appreciation of local history through engaging exhibits and events.

The institution also acknowledges the indigenous Ohlone people who inhabited the Bay Area long before European settlers arrived. The house recognizes that it is on the unceded territory of the Ohlone people and seeks to uplift indigenous experiences through its interpretation of 19th-century Oakland and California history.

For a deeper understanding of the Ohlone experience and their contributions to the Bay Area community, visitors are encouraged to visit www.muwekma.org. Contact the Camron-Stanford House at office@cshouse.org or 510-874-7802 for more information.