Placer County is a county located in Northern California and is part of the Sacramento metropolitan area. It is bordered by the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the east and encompasses a diverse range of landscapes, including mountains, forests, lakes, and the Sacramento Valley. As of the 2020 census, the population was 404,739.

The Tahoe Maritime Museum & Gardens provides a unique cultural experience where the Lake Tahoe regional maritime heritage is preserved, enjoyed, and passed along to future generations through innovative interpretation and public education.