
The Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, 7 p.m., historical society meeting will feature a history of Bogart Park, a good example of local historical revitalization, with Duane Burk, general manager of the Beaumont-Cherry Valley Recreation and Park District, which operates the park and conducted a full rehabilitation. Talk will be held at the Cherry V
The Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, 7 p.m., historical society meeting will feature a history of Bogart Park, a good example of local historical revitalization, with Duane Burk, general manager of the Beaumont-Cherry Valley Recreation and Park District, which operates the park and conducted a full rehabilitation. Talk will be held at the Cherry Valley Grange Community Center, 10478 Beaumont Ave., Cherry Valley. Free, and all are welcome.
The Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, 2-4 p.m., our traveling history exhibit will be on display at the Beaumont Woman's Club's Book Character Tea. Come join the fun--dressing as a book character is optional, and many will be in costume. Entry is donation of a middle school-level book. All are welcome. Location: Beaumont Woman's Club Community Center, 306 E. 6th St., Beaumont.
On Thursday, March 9, 2023, 7 p.m., the historical society will host Tony Pierucci, bureau chief with the Riverside County Regional Park & Open-Space District, who will share the county's plans for improvements to Gilman Ranch and Wagon Museum, the historic property and park open to the public in Banning operated by the county. The county
On Thursday, March 9, 2023, 7 p.m., the historical society will host Tony Pierucci, bureau chief with the Riverside County Regional Park & Open-Space District, who will share the county's plans for improvements to Gilman Ranch and Wagon Museum, the historic property and park open to the public in Banning operated by the county. The county received a $6 million state grant to make improvements. Location to be announced. Free, and all are welcome.
On Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 7 p.m., journalists Kim Jarrell Johnson and Steve Lech (pictured) will discuss their popular Press-Enterprise “Back in the Day” history column at our April meeting. Location to be announced. Free, and all are welcome.
On Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 7 p.m., the historical society will meet to explore local history and enjoy light refreshments. Location to be announced. Free, and all are welcome.
Saturday and Sunday, May 20 and 21, 2023, is the annual Wild West Festival & Western Art Show. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days, the entry is $5 per person or $10 per car, cash only. 1901 W. Wilson St., Banning.
Thursday, June 1, through Sunday, June 4, are the dates for the 2023 Beaumont Cherry Festival. The parade will be on Saturday, June 3.
On Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 7 p.m., the historical society will host one of our popular preservation workshops, this time focused on preserving and storing family digital materials. The workshop will be led by Bridget Lawlor, historic preservation officer for Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District. Location to be announced. Free, and all are welcome.
An all-volunteer organization, the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society meets the second Thursday evening of each month, September through June. Meetings are free and open to all members and nonmembers.
Founded in 1989, the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society explores the history of Banning, Beaumont, Cabazon, Cherry Valley and the
San Timoteo Canyon.
The San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society works to educate the community about the pass area’s rich history and collects historical and current items of all sorts
for our archive.
Mail check to P.O. Box 331, Beaumont, CA 92223
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