COMING EVENTS & Announcements
2026 Dues are $10 Per Person for the Year
April 9, 2026: The Role of the San Gorgonio Pass in the First Transcontinental Flight
April 9, 2026: The Role of the San Gorgonio Pass in the First Transcontinental Flight
Annual membership dues for the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society are $10 per person per year. A lifetime membership is $100. Dues may be paid at any of our meetings or events. Or, you may mail your check made out to the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society, and send it to
San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society
P.O. Box 331
Beaumont CA 92223
All are welcome to join.
April 9, 2026: The Role of the San Gorgonio Pass in the First Transcontinental Flight
April 9, 2026: The Role of the San Gorgonio Pass in the First Transcontinental Flight
April 9, 2026: The Role of the San Gorgonio Pass in the First Transcontinental Flight
On Thursday, April 9, 6:30 p.m., the historical society will explore pilot Calbraith Perry Rodgers and his 1911 landing at Stewart Ranch in the San Gorgonio Pass on his way to completing the first transcontinental flight in the U.S. His biplane, "Vin Fiz," was built by the Wright Brothers, and Rodgers was competing for a $50,000 prize off
On Thursday, April 9, 6:30 p.m., the historical society will explore pilot Calbraith Perry Rodgers and his 1911 landing at Stewart Ranch in the San Gorgonio Pass on his way to completing the first transcontinental flight in the U.S. His biplane, "Vin Fiz," was built by the Wright Brothers, and Rodgers was competing for a $50,000 prize offered by William Randolph Hearst. Pictured is the "Vin Fiz" at Stewart Ranch; the plane now hangs in the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. Free and open to all, the program begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Beaumont Woman's Club Community Center, 306 E. 6th St., Beaumont.
May 2-3, 2026: Our History Exhibit on Display at Wild West Festival at Gilman Ranch
April 9, 2026: The Role of the San Gorgonio Pass in the First Transcontinental Flight
May 2-3, 2026: Our History Exhibit on Display at Wild West Festival at Gilman Ranch
On Saturday and Sunday, May 2-3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society's history exhibit will be on display at the Gilman Ranch Wild West Festival! Enjoy a craft fair, panning for gold, stagecoach rides, tours of the ranch house, old west camp out and music. Entry fee. 1901 W. Wilson Street, Banning.
May 14, 2026: Meeting of the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society
May 28-31, 2026: Our Supersized History Exhibit at Beaumont Cherry Festival
May 2-3, 2026: Our History Exhibit on Display at Wild West Festival at Gilman Ranch
On Thursday, May 14, 6:30 p.m., the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society will meet. All meetings are free and open to all. Location and program to be announced.
May 28-31, 2026: Our Supersized History Exhibit at Beaumont Cherry Festival
May 28-31, 2026: Our Supersized History Exhibit at Beaumont Cherry Festival
May 28-31, 2026: Our Supersized History Exhibit at Beaumont Cherry Festival
On Thursday-Sunday, May 28-31, the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society's supersized history exhibit will be on display at the Beaumont Cherry Festival. The festival will be held at a new location: corner of Beaumont Ave. and Cougar Way. For hours and ticket info, visit beaumontcherryfestival.org.
May 30, 2026: Cherry Festival Parade: "Stars, Stripes and Sweet Cherries"
May 28-31, 2026: Our Supersized History Exhibit at Beaumont Cherry Festival
May 28-31, 2026: Our Supersized History Exhibit at Beaumont Cherry Festival
On Saturday, May 30, 10:30 a.m., the Cherry Festival Parade will celebrate 250 years of America with the theme "Stars, Stripes and Sweet Cherries!"
Hope to see you there as the parade glides south on Beaumont Avenue and turns east on Sixth Street!
June 11, 2026: Meeting of the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society
September 10, 2026: Meeting of the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society
September 10, 2026: Meeting of the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society
On Thursday, June 11, 6:30 p.m., the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society will meet. All meetings are free and open to all. Location and program to be announced.
September 10, 2026: Meeting of the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society
September 10, 2026: Meeting of the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society
September 10, 2026: Meeting of the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society
On Thursday, September 10, 6:30 p.m., the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society will meet. All meetings are free and open to all. Location and program to be announced.
October 3, 2026: Fall Fest at San Timoteo Canyon Schoohouse
September 10, 2026: Meeting of the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society
October 8, 2026: Meeting of the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society
On Saturday, October 3, 10 a.m.-
2 p.m., the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society and Riverside County Parks will host Fall Fest at San Timoteo Canyon Schoolhouse. A great day of free activities for all ages along with self-guided tours of the schoolhouse with the "school marm." Free entry, and all are welcome! 31985 San Timoteo Canyon Road, just west of Beaumont.
October 8, 2026: Meeting of the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society
November 12, 2026: Meeting of the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society
October 8, 2026: Meeting of the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society
On Thursday, October 8, 6:30 p.m., the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society will meet. All meetings are free and open to all. Location and program to be announced.
November 12, 2026: Meeting of the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society
November 12, 2026: Meeting of the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society
November 12, 2026: Meeting of the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society
On Thursday, November 12, 6:30 p.m., the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society will meet. All meetings are free and open to all. Location and program to be announced.
December 10, 2026: Meeting of the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society
November 12, 2026: Meeting of the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society
November 12, 2026: Meeting of the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society
On Thursday, December 10, 6:30 p.m., the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society will meet. All meetings are free and open to all. Location and program to be announced.
ABOUT US
Our meetings
Sharing and preserving local history
Focus on the pass area
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.
Focus on the pass area
Sharing and preserving local history
Focus on the pass area
Founded in 1989, the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society explores the history of Banning, Beaumont, Cabazon, Cherry Valley and
San Timoteo Canyon.
Sharing and preserving local history
Sharing and preserving local history
Sharing and preserving local history
The San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society educates the community about the pass area’s rich history and collects historical and current items of all sorts for our archive.
Contact us
For news & historical facts, join our Facebook page: San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society
Society membership is $10 per person, per year.
Mail check to P.O. Box 331, Beaumont, CA 92223
