Mount Saint Mary's Convent and Academy
Mount Saint Mary's Convent and Academy, Historic convent and orphanage in Grass Valley, California, US
The three-story Mount Saint Mary's building features stone construction on the first floor and brick walls on the upper levels, following Georgian architectural principles.
The Sisters of Mercy established this institution in 1865 under Bishop Eugene O'Connell's dedication, operating it as Sacred Heart Convent and Holy Angels Orphanage.
The facility served as the first orphanage in the Northern Mines region from 1866 to 1932, providing education and care for children without guardians.
The structure now functions as the Grass Valley Museum, opening Tuesday through Friday year-round and weekends from June through October.
Original classrooms, parlors, and historical artifacts remain preserved within the building, documenting the educational and social services of early California.
Location: California
Architectural style: Georgian architecture
Address: 400 S Church St, Grass Valley, CA 95945, USA 95945 Grass Valley
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 12:30-15:30
Phone: +15302734694
Website: https://mtstmarys.org
GPS coordinates: 39.21470,-121.06700
Latest update: June 17, 2025 11:29
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