Wednesday March 19, 2025 7:00pm
at the
Wapple Museum
498 5th Street, Hollister, CA
The public is invited to join us for a presentation by
Vern Simmons
Vern's extensive local family history includes (to name a few) the Vasquez, Boronda, Cota, and Hernandez families. Learn about their connections to the 1775-76 Anza Expedition, Maria Boronda's cheese recipe, and MUCH more! Audience participation is encouraged.
Free admission (donations gratefully accepted)
RSVP (831)801-8518
We look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones!
SADLY, CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
DUE TO RECENT GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS ON PARK PERSONNEL.
March 8, 2025 5:30pm
at the
Dunneville Dance Hall
San Benito County Historical Park
8300 Airline Highway, Tres Pinos
The public is invited to join us for a presentation by
National Park Historian Timothy Balabis
Mr Balabis will share his knowledge of early life in the Pinnacles area, before it was designated as a National Monument. As time permits, attendees are invited to share their relevant family history as well.
Free admission (donations gratefully accepted)
RSVP (831)801-8518
We look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones!
Recurring items
General membership meetings are held quarterly.
March 8, 2025 meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday March 19, 7:00pm at the Museum, 498 Fifth St, Hollister. At this time Vern Simmons will present his extensive family tree which includes their pres Wednesday of the month respectively ence on the 1775-76 Anza Expedition. Audience participation is encouraged.
June Meeting is a lunch pot luck at the Historical Village on a Saturday. More info to follow.
Sept and Dec mtgs are held at Wapple Museum.
The first Saturday of each month 9am-12pm is the Volunteer Workday. We meet at the Village's Cottage Bar. Your enthusiasm and gardening, carpentry and painting skills will help us keep this special place in good repair. Historical Society provides tools, materials & a grilled hot dog lunch. Bring your own water and dress in layers. Contact Anita at: info@sbchistoricalsociety.org
Join us and share in the Historical Society's roll of being stewards of this special place!
Typical events at the Historical Village include...
The Historical Park is rented out for this event held in August. The Historical Society sells food and drink at the event.
The Historical Park is rented out for Hope Harvest's festive Fall fundraiser event held in September. The Historical Society provides educational building tours, vintage hands-on craft opportunities.
Our Mission is to Preserve, Protect and Promote the History of San Benito County
498 Fifth St., Hollister, California 95023
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