Tagged With: Historical Museum
Historical Museum at San Luis Obispo County
The first community celebration of San Luis Obispo County’s rich and complex history was a one-week exhibit held in February, 1950, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of California’s statehood and the creation of San Luis Obispo County. Called the Centurama and housed in the Telephone Building at the corner of Morro and Mill Streets, the … Continue reading
Historical Museum–Rancho de Guadalupe
The Rancho de Guadalupe Historical Society, formed in 1989 by residents wishing to preserve the rich cultural and economic more than 150 year history of the area, gained nonprofit status in 1993. In 2002 a Museum site was obtained in a corner of the Veterans’ Memorial building at 1005 Guadalupe Street/Highway 1, Guadalupe, CA 93434. Visitors will find a … Continue reading
Museum of Ventura County
The Museum of Ventura County’s collections of art, artifacts, documents and photographs represent a comprehensive record of life in the region from prehistory to the present. The collections are fully catalogued and are curated by trained Museum staff. Objects and art from the collection are loaned to other museums, used for research, and used in … Continue reading
Local Historical Museum-Lompoc Museum
The Lompoc Museum, located at 200 South H Street, is housed in a former Carnegie Library Building. The Library was built in 1910 with a $10,000 grant from Andrew Carnegie, who believed all Americans should have access to library services. It was built in the Classical Revival (Type B) style. the architect was W.H. Weeks. … Continue reading
Santa Barbara Historical Museum-Fernald Mansion
The exhibition, Lasting Impressions: Colin Campbell Cooper, features more than thirty works depicting scenes of Europe, India and the East Coast as well as many California sites from San Francisco to San Diego. Of local interest are paintings of the Samarkand and El Encanto Hotels, Santa Barbara Mission, and local private gardens. Works of art … Continue reading
Historical Museum in Aptos
The museum is located across the hall from Aptos Chamber of Commerce. Visitors will be reminded of the past in a “walking tour” from 1500 A.D. until the present day with a timeline that takes us through Aptos and world history. Learn the stories of Claus Spreckles, Nisene Marks and the forest that bears her … Continue reading
Historical Museum-Vacaville Museum
The Vacaville Museum, a Center for Solano County History, is the only institution whose mission includes cultural and historical preservation for all of Solano County. Through exhibits, publications and educational programs, the Museum continuously promotes the value of community heritage. Since 1984, Vacaville Museum has produced 40 exhibits, as well as numerous publications important to … Continue reading
American Indian Marin Museum
The Museum was founded in 1967 in response to the rapid development of Marin County. Construction activity in the county unearthed masses of archaeological objects related to the original inhabitants of the region, the Coast Miwok people. The Museum was originally designed to serve as a repository for these materials. Today, the museum still houses … Continue reading
Marin History Museum in San Rafael
In celebration of the Marin History Museum’s 75th Anniversary, we have created a timeline with key events in the organization’s history. Founded in 1935, the Marin History Museum celebrates the traditions of innovation and creativity of the people of Marin County. Through exhibitions and educational programs, the Museum inspires honor for the past, an understanding … Continue reading
Benicia Capitol State Historic Park
Benicia Capitol State Historic Park is a state park in Benicia, California. California Department of Parks and Recreation manages more than 270 park units, which contain the finest and most diverse collection of natural, cultural, and recreational resources to be found within California. These treasures are as diverse as California: From the last stands of … Continue reading