Newsletters
Gary Tate and Elizabeth and Richard Barratt fold newsletters, March 2016
Cherie Ohlson and Maxine Callinan prepare newsletters for delivery to membership.
2019
June 2019
- The Madonna in the Village
- Antique Typewriters
- Carmel Valley’s Early Land Developer – Remembering Paul Franklin Porter
- History Center Hosts Area Roundtable Meeting
- 50 Years Ago – The Carmel Valley Connection, Our Other Worldly Moment of Fame
March 2019
- An 1881 Carmel Valley School Visit
- Then & Now – Transported through Time
- Christmas 2018 at the History Center
- Upcoming Events
2018
December 2018
- Carmel Valley Arts: James and Margaret Ziegler
- Legends of the Valley
- The Enduring Legacy of Local Photographers
- Geology: The Grand Opening was a Grand Success!
September 2018
- Carmel Valley’s Pioneer Jose Manuel Boronda
- Carmel Valley’s Airfield in the News
- Remembering Carmel Valley’s Rancho Del Monte Country Club
- Volunteers in Action
- Tours of San Clemente Dam Site Start at the History Center
June 2018
- Carmel Valley Pioneer Jonathan Wright
- A Bird’s Eye View of a Wildfire
- A History of September Ranch
- April 21st Annual Meeting
March 2018
- Early School Days in Upper Carmel Valley
- Carmel Valley Village – the Early Days
2017
December 2017
- Sign of the Times – “You Are Entering Carmel Valley”
- Volunteers in Action
- The Wagoneer of Carmel Valley Village
- In Memoriam – Andy Case
September 2017
- The Second Tularcitos School 1893-1853
- Carmel Valley Village, Then & Now – Giuseppe’s Work Bench
- Volunteers in Action
- Sally and Betty Remember When…
June 2017
- Learning the “Three R’s” at the First Tularcitos School
- A Message from the President Emeritus, Ellsworth Gregory
- History Center’s 3-D Topographical Map Explained
- Carmel Valley Historical Society Celebrates 30 Years!
- Collections Corner – Carmel Valley’s Pioneering Victorians
March 2017
- CVHS Celebrates 30 Years
- In Memoriam: Dolores McGlochlin, Maurice Wolfe
- Emeritus Ellsworth Gregory Tunes Center’s 150-Year-Old Piano
- Sally Swanson Remembers
- Mouth of the Valley and Mission Carmel, 1920s Photo
- Collections Corner – Chief’s Helmet
- Tom Augustitus and His Farmall Cub Tractor
2016
December 2016
- The Hitching Post: Once a Village Fixture
- Volunteer Activities
- Accomplishments in 2016
- 5th Annual Party in the Village!
September 2016
- Laureles Grade: An Old Cattle Route Turned Scenic Highway
- History Center Back Deck Enclosed
- Marketing Committee News
- Exhibit Committee News
- The Historian’s Time Machine – Then & Now
June 2016
- Sid Ormsbee Fire Lookout
- Tularcitos Fire Station
- Volunteer Activities
March 2016
- White Oaks Theater – A First for Carmel Valley
- Carmel Valley’s Bob Mattson – Master Saddle Maker
- March: Celebrating Women’s History Month
- The Real Dirt on Carmel Valley Geology
2015
December 2015
- Early Years at Carmel Valley’s Library
- A Message from the President
- Volunteer Activities
- The Bucket – One of the Last Cowboy Taverns
- Cub Scouts Visit the History Center
September 2015
- Old Days at the Valley’s “Carousel” Building
- Dr. Gary Breschini to Speak at the History Center
- Fossil Fish from the Rancho San Carlos Area
- Our New Exhibit – “Joan Baez: Carmel Valley and Beyond”
June 2015
- Robert Louis Stevenson’s Stay in Carmel Valley
- The Jamesburg Earth Station – Cachagua
- The Party in the Village Raises Money — Runs on Volunteers
- Robles del Rio Store—Later Known as Rosie’s Cracker Barrel
March 2015
- Remembering Joan Baez
- 3D Map Coming to the History Center
2014
December 2014
- Vizcaino Discovers Carmel Valley
- CVHS Accomplishments In 2014
September 2014
- Dams & Diversions on the Carmel River
- Mammoth or Mastodon – What’s in your Back Yard?
June 2014
- Volunteers Bring Museum Displays to Life
- Edward Berwick: Carmel Valley Pioneer Orchardist
February 2014
- History Center Grand Opening
- Volunteer Training Begins
- Carmel Valley Pioneer William Hatton
2013
October 2013
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Early Restoration Efforts at Carmel Mission
September 2013
- We Open to the Public on Dec. 7!
- Working on the Land
July 2013
-
RLS Visited Carmel Valley in 1879
June 2013
-
Oakland Mayor Planted Boronda Eucalyptus Trees
April 2013
-
Early Days of Carmel Mission
February 2013
-
“El Encino De Descanso” – The Resting Oak and Its Lore in Carmel Valley
January 2013
-
Working the Land Goes Back to Carmel Valley’s Early Settlers
2012
November 2012
- A Change in Leadership
- Nathan Spaulding was The Innovator in The Valley
September 2012
- Gigantic Rummage Sale Scores Again
- Early Inhabitants in Carmel Valley
August 2012
- Gigantic Rummage Sale
- The Rancho Era and Early Settlers
July 2012
- Spring Fashion Show A Big Success!
- The Borondas and Rancho Los Laureles, Part 4
May 2012
- The Carmel Valley Borondas, Part 3
April 2012
- History Center News
- The Carmel Valley Borondas
January 2012
- Another Book For Elizabeth
- Interior Finish Work Continues
2011
November 2011
- Giant Rummage Sale Brings Out Shoppers
- From The Chairman’s Corner
August 2011
- Call For Financial Support From The Chairman
- Gigantic Rummage Sale
- History Questions Answered
June 2011
- Building News
- Gigantic Rummage Sale
- View From The Chairman’s Saddle
March 2011
- General Membership Meeting Review
- CVHS Influence Going Worldwide!
- Building News
- Congratulations Peter (Meckle)!
January 2011
- Building News
- Christmas Party A Big Success!
- Pro Tempore’s Notes
- Annual Membership Meeting
2010
November 2010
- The Society Benefits From Recent Grants
- Recognition From The Community
- Linda Yamane To Speak Nov. 14
- The Doll Project
July 2010
- We Continue To Move Forward
- Gigantic Rummage Sale August 28-29
- Work Has Begun On Our Doll Collection
- Jamesburg Players Reunite – Again!
June 2010
- Progress!
- Book Sales Are Brisk!
- Our Doll Collection
- Membership News
March 2010
- General Membership Meeting
- Grants And Gifts
- Building News
- Reaching Out To The Community
February 2010
- General Meeting Set For March 4th
- History Book Now Available!
- Building News
- Gigantic Rummage Sale
- Thank You Jamesburg Players!
- Membership News
- Check Out Our Weblog
50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Moon Landing
Carmel Valley Historical Society volunteers Jeff Ohlson and Reggie Jones give an overview of the Apollo moon missions and explain in detail how Carmel Valley’s Jamesburg Earth Station was a key link in bringing the Apollo 11 Moonwalk to TV viewers on earth.
New on the Board
L-R: Gary Tate, Kim Williams, Dave Terdy, Cherie Ohlson, Richard Barratt, Elizabeth Barratt, Maxine Callihan, Jeff Ohlson At their May 8, 2019 Board of Directors meeting, the Historical Society welcomed new Board members Richard and Elizabeth Barratt. Both Richard and...
Historical Society Annual Meeting
The Society’s yearly All-Member meeting held on Saturday, April 13, 2019. All were presented with a “State of the Society” overview by President Kim Williams followed by a great lineup of beverages, fruits, and cookies while catching up with old friends as well as meeting new ones.
Marilyn Sanders’ “Rosie and His Cracker Barrel” now available
In 1962 Marilyn Sanders (1932-2108) and her husband Jim settled in Carmel Valley where they raised their family and were both very active in community affairs. Having had a long penchant for history, she wrote her history of Rosie’s Cracker Barrel in the 1990s and it became a best seller on the Peninsula.
Carmel Valley Centennial Newspaper Now 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.
Carmel Valley Historical Society
P.O. Box 1612
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
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