Zalud House

Category: Museum in Porterville, California

Address: 393 N Hockett St, Porterville, CA 93257, USA

Phone: +15597827548

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 10AM–4PM

Friday: 10AM–4PM

Saturday: 10AM–4PM

Reviews

Peppa Jack

Aug 1, 2022

This tour is a steal for only $3. I had to tip extra after my experience because this place really deserves it. The tour guide is so kind and informative. You can tell she really cares about the stories she tells and the people she talks about. Really special place, and all the furniture belonged to the original owners.

Retro Stylz

Jul 9, 2022

This is one of the coolest museums historically in Porterville!

HT Whistle

Jun 18, 2022

Check it out

Melanie Thomas

Jun 7, 2022

My adult girls and I enjoy touring historical homes in the Central valley and this was one of the best! Our guide unfortunately did not give us her name but she was extremely knowledgeable and easy to listen to and did a great tour at the house! I would highly recommend going here. It was a fun day out! Now go get your snacks for a quick drive to porterville 😊

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Questions & Answers

Is it good to take friends and family for like a little trip?

Ele Franklin | Sep 22, 2018
Pete Burns | Sep 22, 2018

Bring friends or whatever.

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Anyone else see this house on an episode of Ghost Adventures...the evil rocking chair!?

Kathy Salisbury | Sep 22, 2018
Stacie Childers | Sep 22, 2018

Yes, isn't that cool they came to porterville to see the zalud house?!

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I am so looking forward to going Saturday of next week to take all my grandchildren and myself i can hardly waite

Lenora Martinez | Sep 22, 2018
Mandy Kirby | Sep 22, 2018

Enjoy! Lots of history!

I’ve hear this place is haunted is it really?

Juan Cedillo | Sep 22, 2018
Russell Buck Fletcher | Sep 22, 2018

Yes it is. There are three known ghosts. There is Ed Zalud, who was killed in an *accident* when a horse kicked him in the head. Some sources say it was murder though, due to him cattle rustling. Then there is Peral Zalud. She was the last to live in the house and died there. She is also the one that donated the house to the city. Last, but not least is William "Bill" Brooks. He was shot at the Pioneer Hotel after his wife (Peral's sister) found out he was having an affair. She was tried and found not guilty. The chair (with two bullet holes in it) that Brooks was sitting in are in the upstairs master bedroom.

Is the haunted chair still there?

Maria Arango | Sep 22, 2018
Russell Buck Fletcher | Sep 22, 2018

It'll be there until Jeff Edwards takes it back. I doubt Uncle Jeff will ever be doing that.

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Who lived in Zalud House?

Teresa DeClue | Sep 22, 2018
Russell Buck Fletcher | Sep 22, 2018

The Zalud family until Peral died in the early 1970's. It was never sold outside of the Zalud family.

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Is the zalud murder chair still in the hone?

Alexander Palmateer | Sep 22, 2019
Parks & Leisure Services | Sep 22, 2019

The chair in which William Brooks was fatally shot is still on display in the museum.

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Is this a good place to bring a donkey and a goat?

michael brown | Sep 22, 2019
George Guillen | Sep 22, 2019

No you can't bring a donkey and a goat. It's a beautiful old house that has been there since late 1800

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Do you have to pay for a tour ?

Ivette Mendez | Sep 22, 2019
Zalud House | Sep 22, 2019

Yes, tours take place Thursdays - Saturday from 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Regular admission is $1 for children and $3 for adults.

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Who was Ed Zalud

jeaneth Larsen | Sep 22, 2019
Steven Bisbee | Sep 21, 2020

Son of John Zalud. Brother to Pearl Zalud

How many acres of land does it sit on AND how many square feet is it

jeaneth Larsen | Sep 22, 2019
michelle clifton | Sep 22, 2019

You may have to ask the caretaker

How many years did the Zalud family lived there Are any of them around What did they all pass away from and whato years

jeaneth Larsen | Sep 22, 2019
Parks & Leisure Services | Sep 22, 2019

The Zalud family built the house in 1891 and Pearle Zalud occupied the home until her death in 1970.

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Is there any haunted tours happening soon?

Amber Blevins | Sep 22, 2019
Pete Burns | Sep 22, 2019

Contact Heather the curator at Zalud. House.

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Will you be open on Thursday, the 27th?

Trish Blevins | Sep 22, 2019
Zalud House | Sep 22, 2019

Yes

Are the gardens open only when the museum is open?

Laura Wyatt | Sep 22, 2019
Zalud House | Sep 22, 2019

Yes, the Zalud garden is only accessible during regular museum hours.

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I was told there's a tour this weekend 🤗 is it open or RSVP 🤗

Monica Ramirez | Sep 22, 2019
Zalud House | Sep 22, 2019

The museum's regular hours are Thursday- Saturday from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm and no reservations are required for the tour. If you are interested in the special paranormal tours that are happening on October 27, you must register in advance. Those two-hour tours are limited to small groups and cost $20/person. Check out our website for all of the details! http://www.ci.porterville.ca.us/depts/ParksandLeisure/zaludhouse_specialevents.cfm

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Can people stay here for the night??

Angelina Salazar | Sep 22, 2018
Russell Buck Fletcher | Sep 22, 2018

No. There is no overnight lodging in the house.

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Is his chair possessed?

Adam | Sep 22, 2018
Russell Buck Fletcher | Sep 22, 2018

Yes, the Brooks chair is haunted. It has three bullet holes from where Mr. William Brooks was shot while sitting in it at the Pioneer Hotel.

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Who lives in Zalud House?

Teresa DeClue | Sep 22, 2018
Amanda Reimer | Sep 22, 2018

John and Mary Jane Zalud, both originally from Bohemia, and their children Anna, Pearle and Edward

How many miles

Maria Pimentel | Sep 22, 2017
Michael Rivera | Sep 22, 2017

How many miles from where?

Does the house have tours as of August 2017

christine munafo | Sep 22, 2017
Amanda Reimer | Sep 22, 2018

Yes

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