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Courthouse Museum to open America 250

The Merced County Times Jun 19, 2026

The Merced County Courthouse Museum will open the “America 250 – Merced County” exhibit on Thursday, June 25, at 5 p.m. This exhibit commemorates the U.S. Bisesquicentennial, celebrating a remarkable journey from 1776 to 2026, and offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of U.S. history, California’s evolution, and the unique story of…

Local News

Community Unites For Courthouse Celebration

Jonathan Whitaker Oct 9, 2025

At a time when the word “divided” frequently enters our national dialogue and debates, local residents came together in a show of unity on…

Local News

Courthouse to share stories on 150th Anniversary

Jonathan Whitaker Oct 2, 2025

The historic Merced County Courthouse is our greatest community landmark — in terms of architecture, by way of law, order and justice, due to local…

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Merced County Courthouse building rededicated on 150th Anniversary

Andrew Hardy May 8, 2025

Amidst a much anticipated and grand rehabilitation project, the historic Merced County Courthouse in downtown Merced was honored with a rededication ceremony Monday, May 5 — the same date it was originally dedicated back in 1875, 150 years ago. Local leaders, Historical Society members and curious residents gathered at the site — now…