Scotty’s Castle Video Series
Video 1: “Scotty’s Castle Restoration Series: Episode 2- April 2017 Update”-Published on Apr 21, 2017, Run time: 4:48 minutes
October 2015 flash floods destroyed significant portions of multiple roads, heavily damaged several historic structures at Scotty’s Castle, and wiped out all its utilities. In this Scotty’s Castle restoration update, Mike Reynolds, the Superintendent of Death Valley National Park, recounts the damage that occurred, the status of the ongoing repair efforts, and shares what needs to be done before Scotty’s Castle can reopen.
Video 2: “Scotty’s Castle Restoration Series: Episode 3- Protecting the Collections”-Published on Aug 23, 2017, Run time: 7:28 minutes
After the flash floods of October 2015, the historic museum collections housed at Scotty’s Castle needed to be protected due to the lack of utilities, HVAC, and the intrusion of dust and rodents into the buildings. In this Scotty’s Castle restoration update Gretchen Voeks, Museum Curator for Scotty’s Castle, takes us on a tour of what is being done to protect and restore the irreplaceable museum collection stored at Scotty’s Castle.
Video 3: “Scotty’s Castle Restoration Series: Episode 4- Water”- Published on Apr 1, 2018, Run time: 5:41 minutes
Discover what gives life to Scotty’s Castle and see the historic spring water catchment system originally built by the Johnsons. In areas that were once barren rock and gravel due to the flash floods of October 2015, an abundance of life has reemerged. Work is ongoing in the restoration and repair of the utilities and infrastructure wiped out by the flood.
Video 4: “Scotty’s Castle Restoration Series: Episode 5- Doing it Right”- Published on Jun 21, 2018, Run time: 6:42 minutes
Restoration work is moving along at Scotty’s Castle. Though 2020 can seem like a distant future, projects are busily being completed to bring the area back to its former glory. Take a look at the castle today and learn about some of the planning and projects that have been completed.
Video 5: “Scotty’s Castle Restoration Series: Episode 6- Conserving the Collections”- Published on Dec. 10, 2019, Run time: 6:59 minutes
Conserving the collections at Scotty’s Castle after the flood of 2015.
Video 6: “Scotty’s Castle Restoration Series: Episode 7- Reconstructing the Road”- Published on Dec 10, 2019, Run time: 5:17 minutes
Watch this video to learn about progress being made on the single largest construction project within the recovery effort.
Video 7: “Scotty’s Castle Restoration Series: Episode 9- A Jewel of Death Valley”- Published on Sep. 30, 2021, Run time: 7:33 minutes
Scotty’s Castle history, updates, and projections.