Shafter Depot Museum

This was a great place with a bunch of history. Everyone there was so nice and they were very knowledgeable. Not just about trains, lots of history of Shafter and the area. My family loved the place.

This is not a big museum. But us is run by some nice people who have collected and displayed lots of Shafter memorabilia. I think you have to have some connection to Shafter to appreciate the place. The museum traces the agriculture beginnings, the first churches, school history and my favorite a display dedicated to General Shafter who the town is named after. Farming in Shafter is hot dirty and dusty work and kinda of a gamble if the crops don't sale. I am so glad there is a place for the farmer and early citizens effort to make a living here recognized. While Shafter is not the potato or cotton producer is once was those potatoes were 5 -stars. I deliberately did not mention water issues it is controversial in this state. This place has very limited hours.

Interesting museum devoted to the train history in Shafter. Volunteers are well informed. Be sure to view the video on the potato history of Shafter made by Disney for the Mickey Mouse Club. Nice agricultural display in an old potato shed.