California Hall of Fame facts for kids

The California Hall of Fame is a special place that celebrates amazing people and families from California. These are people who have shown California's creative spirit and made a big difference in history. You can find the Hall of Fame and its displays inside The California Museum in Sacramento.

The idea for the Hall of Fame came from Maria Shriver, who was California's First Lady at the time. She asked her friend, artist Robert Graham, to design the award given to those who are honored. Graham himself was inducted in 2008. The Hall of Fame first opened in 2006 with 13 people honored.

To be included in the California Hall of Fame, people must meet a few important rules. They need to have lived in California for at least five years. Their work and achievements should show the spirit of California and the idea of the California Dream. They must also have made a lasting and important contribution to California, the United States, or even the world. Finally, their actions should have inspired others to follow their own dreams.

Honoring Great Californians

The entrance sign to the California Hall of Fame.

The California Hall of Fame celebrates new groups of amazing people each year. These individuals come from many different fields. They include artists, scientists, athletes, leaders, and more. Each person has left a significant mark on history.

Class of 2006

Exhibits honoring Ronald Reagan at the California Hall of Fame.

Class of 2007

Exhibits for Earl Warren and John Wayne.

Class of 2008

Class of 2009

An exhibit dedicated to Harvey Milk.

Class of 2010

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Class of 2015

Exhibits for Harrison Ford and Maria Shriver.

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Class of 2024