Covina Valley Historical Society

Name: Covina Valley Historical Society
Address: 125 E College Street, Covina, CA, 91723, US
Telephone: +16269669871
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Our mission is to preserve and promote the history of the Covina valley.

08/08/2026

On August 7, 1909, Alice Huyler Ramsey rolled into San Francisco, becoming the first woman to drive across the United States. Behind the wheel of a green Maxwell, Ramsey had completed the grueling 3,800-mile journey from New York in just 59 days.

Ramsey was born and raised in Hackensack, New Jersey, but later made her home in Southern California. She first settled in West Covina and eventually moved to Covina, where she wrote her 1961 memoir, Veil, Duster, and Tire Iron, recounting her historic cross-country adventure.

Ramsey remained a Covina resident until her death in September 1983 at the age of 96. More than seven decades after her pioneering journey, her story remains a remarkable part of both American automotive history and the history of the Covina Valley.

08/06/2026

Mark your calendars, our next general meeting will be on October 22, 2026. We meet at the Covina Woman's Club, door open at 5:30 for bingo, Dinner followed by the program begin at 6:30.
Follow here for details about October's program. They will be out soon.

06/05/2026

Please join us at the Heritage House tomorrow, 6/6/26, from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm, situated at Covina Park, adjacent to the tennis courts.

05/28/2026

The Bob Ihsen Scholarship Award

Tonight, we were proud to honor the legacy of Bob Ihsen, whose dedication to education and local history left a lasting impact on our community. Bob served as president of the Covina Valley Historical Society for 30 years, leading with passion, knowledge, and a deep commitment to preserving the history of Covina. He also devoted more than 30 years to teaching at Covina High School, where he inspired generations of students both inside and outside the classroom.

Bob believed strongly in education, community involvement, and encouraging young people to appreciate the past while building the future. In that spirit, we are honored to award two scholarships in his name this year. We congratulate both students and hope they carry forward the same curiosity, dedication, and love of learning that Bob shared with so many throughout his life.

Congratulations Lucas Rodriguez and Danielle Sanchez of Covina High School.

05/26/2026

Join Us - Covina Valley Historical Society Quarterly Dinner Meeting and Program.

Covina Woman’s Club 128 S. San Jose Ave 91723
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Doors open at 5:30.
5:30 Bingo
6:30 Dinner
The program starts after dinner.

Women of NASA: Pioneers in Mars Exploration and Beyond Speaker: David Lehman

03/18/2026

Join the Covina Valley Historical Society and West Covina Historical Society for a special historical presentation. Imagine the setting:

TOWN HALL 1922 – Sewers, Sovereignty & Cityhood

A Live Historical Reenactment

📍 Location: Covina Woman’s Club
128 S. San Jose Avenue, Covina

📅 Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026

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🕰 Event Schedule
• 5:30 PM – Bingo
• 6:30 PM – Dinner
• 7:15 PM – Program Begins

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🎟 Admission
• $18 Dinner
• $15 for Members & Students (with ID)
• Open to the public

📩 RSVP by March 23:
[email protected] (Pay at the door)

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🎭 What to Expect
• Students from Covina arguing the Covina position
• Students from West Covina arguing the West Covina position
• A live 1920s-style town hall exchange
• A mock ballot vote — How would YOU have voted in 1922?
• Original archival maps, aerials, and newspaper accounts

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This event brings to life a pivotal moment in local history—when a proposed sewage farm sparked a civic battle that ultimately led to the incorporation of West Covina in 1923.

It’s not just history… it’s civic dialogue, community identity, and a little friendly rivalry between neighbors.

Would love to see both Covina and West Covina residents come out and support—this is one of those events that really connects the past to what we’re still dealing with today.

Hope to see you there.

02/18/2026

Join the Covina Valley Historical Society this Saturday, February 21, 2026, as we honor two men who meant so much to our organization: President Bob Ihsen and Vice President Fred Feldheim.

We will gather in the hall at Holy Trinity Church of Covina from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

If you have photos to share, please send them so we can include them in the slideshow. If you would like to say a few words, let us know, and we will make time for you to speak.

-President Gabie Quintana

01/24/2026

TODAY! Come by and tour the Covina Heritage
House

1/24/26.
$10 for a tour and tea.
11am -3pm

300 N Valencia Pl, Covina, CA 91723

01/21/2026

Thank you Covina PD for stopping by to visit us today. It was a pleasure to show you around the museum and to talk a little about the history of our wonder city.

01/17/2026

Tour the Covina Valley Heritage Museum House
On Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Covina Heritage House.

Only $10 for a tour and tea.

Address

125 E College Street
Covina, CA
91723

Opening Hours

1pm - 3pm

Telephone

+16269669871

Website

http://www.covinamuseum.org/home.html

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