Newsletters


Gary Tate and Elizabeth and Richard Barratt fold newsletters, March 2016

Cherie Ohlson and Maxine Callinan prepare newsletters for delivery to membership.
2020
2019
2018
June 2018

- Carmel Valley Pioneer Jonathan Wright
- A Bird’s Eye View of a Wildfire
- A History of September Ranch
- April 21st Annual Meeting
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2000 - 2009
Jan 2000 – December 2009
The Historical Society is proud to provide this collection of Historian issues spanning the the first decade of the new millennium. Herein is a treasure trove of history articles along with news from the Society’s earliest days – including its many years of Gigantic Rummage Sales and Cowboy Show fundraisers going toward a dream of someday building its History Center!
NOTE: Depending on your connection speed, this ten year compilation may take some time to download.
1990 - 1999
July 1990 – November 1999
The Historical Society is proud to provide this collection of Historian issues spanning the 1990s. Herein is a treasure trove of history articles along with news from the Society’s earliest days – including its many years of Gigantic Rummage Sales and Cowboy Show fundraisers going toward a dream of someday building its History Center!
NOTE: Depending on your connection speed, this ten year compilation may take some time to download.

Video: A History of the CFPD
30 minutes. Jeff Ohlson of the Carmel Valley Historical Society gives an overview of the history of Carmel Valley’s Cachagua Fire Department. This presentation takes you from its formative days of the mid-1970s to present. The presentation includes the history of the department’s founders and directors, its volunteer firefighters and their rigorous training, their fire vehicles, its legendary fundraising and community support, and major fire incidents.

Virtual Tour Now Available!
We are happy to share with you the results of our latest endeavor – a Virtual Tour of the History Center!

20 Earliest Years of Newsletter now available
Great news! All of the Historical Society’s old newsletters have now been added to the “Newsletter Archives” page (click on News -> Newsletter Archives).

“A History of the Cachagua Fire Department” now available
A comprehensive history of the department recounts its early days to present. It includes many photos of volunteers in training or during actual emergencies.

Carmel Valley Centennial Newspaper Available Online
Now for the first time you can download a full 56-page file of the Centennial Newspaper for your enjoyment. This rare issue contains many historical articles about Carmel Valley, such as: Ranching, Native Indians, noteworthy families, old schools, Valley Library service history, fire departments, churches, parks, and much more.