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Stage to Tassajara Hot Springs

Photo Circa 1900

Los Laureles Lodge

Photo Circa 1920

Carmel Valley

Photo Circa 1880’s

Hatton Dairy, Mouth of Carmel Valley

Photo Circa Late 1930’s

Holman Ranch Rodeo

Photo circa 1950

Rosie's Cracker Barrel

Photo Circa 1960

Carmel Valley Trail & Saddle Club (Est. 1956)

Photo Circa 1965

Carmel Valley Vintage Airfield

Photo circa 1990

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!

For the 13 th consecutive year, the History Center is all decked out for the Holidays. This is a reminder that our museum will be open the weekend after Christmas, Sat & Sun 1 to 4pm, December 27 th and 28 th. It is a great place to unwind after Christmas week....

December 2025 Newsletter Now Available

December 2025 Newsletter Now Available

This issue of the Historian is the 44th edition published over the last 11 years with Kim Williams as editor. It will be the last edition published on paper. On the one hand, we are sad to say goodbye to the paper publication, but we look forward to issuing an online...

November 2025 Update to “Brands and Branding”

November 2025 Update to “Brands and Branding”

41 pages (8.5×11 format), 29 photos and many images of brands Now titled "Heritage and Traditions of Carmel Valley’s Cattle Brands & Branding", this story was first assembled by Historical Society Historian Jeff Ohlson in 2015 and first presented by Steve Dorrance...

Annual Holiday Party December 13, 2025

Annual Holiday Party December 13, 2025

Our yearly holiday party will be on Saturday, December 13 from 4:00 to 6:00. It’s a great event to catch up with old friends and meet new ones while enjoying refreshments and new exhibits. We look forward to seeing you!