Stage to Tassajara Hot Springs
Photo Circa 1900
Los Laureles Lodge
Photo Circa 1920
Six-Horse Wagon Team
Photo Circa 1930
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

Annual Membership Meeting April 1
March 11, 2023
The annual all-membership meeting will be held on Saturday, April 1st from 4:00 – 5:30. During the meeting members will be asked to ratify our revised bylaws, last updated in 2010, to reflect current operations and changes in non-profit law. Both the current and...

New Exhibit: Piazzoni Cowgirls
March 8, 2023
The early 20th Century saw many ranches and farms in Carmel Valley. Whether wives, mothers, or daughters, women played important roles in family life. The Piazzoni Ranch was one such ranch. Luigi (with Swiss ancestry) and Tomasa (with indigenous Rumsien/Esselen...

20 Years of Historical Newspapers Now Available
March 1, 2023
We are happy to announce the availability of 20 years (1962 - 1981) of scanned CV Outlook newspapers for you to search and view. * Please be advised that this download could take several minutes, depending on the speed of your connection. RELATED: The following...

December 2022 Update to “A History of Ranching”
December 29, 2022
The December 2022 update of the ranching book is now available at the History Center and on this website. This one-of-a-kind, 140-page book now includes 260 rare images and over 2 dozen rare ranch histories. It is a stylish addition to coffee tables or a great gift...