Welcome to the

    South County Historical Society Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, Avila, Oceano, Nipomo, Halycon, Edna Valley, Los Berros, Huasna, Oso Flaco  

 

Exhibit on Local Farming by Japanese Americans
Now Open
through September
Click Photo for Details

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                                       Photo Courtesy of the Bennett-Loomis Archives

 

4th of July Village Green Celebration Photo Album!

 

32nd Annual Charter Day & BBQ June 29, 2008 Photo Album

 

Some of the properties and museums owned and maintained by the Society include:
(Click Images For More Information and Pictures)

Heritage House Museum
& Gardens
Arroyo Grande Heritage House Museum
Paulding History House
Paulding History House San Luis Obispo Museums
Santa Manuela Schoolhouse
Santa Manuela Schoolhouse, Arroyo Grande Museum

Ruby's House

Patricia Loomis History Library
and Resource Center

Historic I00F Hall
IOOF Hall ~ International Order of Odd Fellows future San Luis Obispo County Museum
"The Barn" Museum


Have Your Special Event at the Beautiful
Heritage House Gazebo and Gardens


Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Reunions, Craft Shows, Socials


     Gazebo Weddings ~ Outdoor Receptions and Socials           

Click on the Gazebo for more Information and Photographs.


 


We're In The News!



The South County Historical Society, its Museums, Events and Members have been featured or mentioned in the following publications.


South County Historical Society's
Most Recent and Past Newsletters
 
2005 Newsletter Archive
2006 Newsletter Archive
2007 Newsletter Archive

January 2008
March April 2008

May - June 2008

Newsletters are not printed each month.

Books For Sale



Purchase books about the
Terrible Tragedy, the Arroyo Grande Creek, the Guadalupe Dunes and more.

Past Event Photos!

Open up our Photo Album and take a look at some of our other events of the past.




Historical Society Events

and

Exhibit on Local Farming by Japanese Americans
Now Open

Click Photo for Details

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                                       Photo Courtesy of the Bennett-Loomis Archives

 

 

The South County Historical Society represents the areas of Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach, Avila Beach, Grover Beach, Oceano, Nipomo, Halcyon, Edna Valley, Los Berros, Oso Flaco and Huasna in San Luis Obispo County, California.  The Society is dedicated to research, restoration and dissemination of information to preserve our historical heritage.

   Click on the logo for more information on each area. 

 

South County Historical Society Cities

 

 

 


The Walker / Hemmi Tragedy of 1886
The Terrible Tragedy of 1886 ~ The Walker Hemmi Tragedy

A marker is in front of the Loomis property on East Branch Street on the corner just west of where the Pacific Coast Railway traveled through Arroyo Grande.

 


While in the area make sure to visit
the other historic sites San Luis Obispo County has to offer:


Local Links

Links to Historical Locations and Services in San Luis Obispo County

Community Links

The Swinging Bridge


While visiting San Luis Obispo we encourage you to stay, eat, shop, visit our other Historical Sites and get to know our community! 

 

 

 

Seeking All Volunteers!!!

Would you like to meet some great new people?
Are you interested in the History of the South County?
Do you have a little spare time with nothing to do?
Read on!  Volunteer Opportunities

 

 


A Special Tribute

World War Two Veterans Tribute

to the Veterans of the South County
  

 

What Is It?   Can you help tell us what some of these items may be??




Directions

Driving Directions and Maps

 

We Get Letters

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Enjoy children's letters we receive after they've visited our museums!

 

The South County Historical Society site is full of information on our Museums, Events and Projects, but come back often as we will continually be adding pages and pictures.  If you have a photo, news story or any other content that is relevant to the history of the South County, please email us at:  I have something for you!!

 

The Society is structured as a nonprofit organization and depends solely on donations and volunteers to continue its work.


To become a member of the Society, please call 805.473.-5077

or email us at: SCHS Mail

You can write to us at:

South County Historical Society
Post Office Box 633
Arroyo Grande, CA  93421



     Many Thanks To The     
         Patrons of the South County Historical Society         

Board of Directors

 

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