Fresno County Historical Society

Fresno County Historical Society We have a passion for California’s Central Valley and its story.

We recognize what is remarkable about one of the most fertile valleys in the world, and we are committed to preserving the Valley‘s history -- the Valley experience.

This moment has been brought to you by the July 2020 issue of The Grapevine (psst....a brand new issue drops tomorrow!)T...
09/01/2026

This moment has been brought to you by the July 2020 issue of The Grapevine (psst....a brand new issue drops tomorrow!)
To read the entire July issue: https://conta.cc/3gh5rGh
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Everyone says, "I heard it through The Grapevine." But did you? Really? You will if you sign up. From Kearney Mansion ha...
08/30/2026

Everyone says, "I heard it through The Grapevine."
But did you? Really?

You will if you sign up. From Kearney Mansion happenings, Archive On Kern extravaganzas, to the Valley’s juiciest historical tidbits, we deliver the good stuff straight to your inbox.
Don’t be the last to know—just sign up. New drop on Tuesday!
www.valleyhistory.org/news

History isn't hiding in dusty books. It's sitting across the dinner table.It's told at family reunions. It's remembered ...
08/29/2026

History isn't hiding in dusty books. It's sitting across the dinner table.
It's told at family reunions. It's remembered on front porches.
We're collecting those stories during our America 250 Mini Interviews—and we'd love yours.

Come make history with us.
RSVP NOW. SERIOUSLY. DO IT. YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID.
www.valleyhistory.org/events

08/28/2026

New ON THE MAP drop! Check it out!

YOUR ALIBI IS TERRIBLE.Listen, Brenda. We don't know what you were doing when the murder happened.And frankly? Your stor...
08/26/2026

YOUR ALIBI IS TERRIBLE.

Listen, Brenda. We don't know what you were doing when the murder happened.

And frankly? Your story has holes.

Step into Mobsters, Molls & Murder at The Archive on Kern for an evening of cocktails, clues, scandal, suspects, and one very inconvenient homicide. Dress like you have somewhere fabulous to be, bring your smartest friends, and prepare to interrogate people who are absolutely not telling you the whole story.

Because around here, "I don't know anything" is basically a confession.
www.valleyhistory.org/events

08/26/2026
250 Years. Millions of Stories. Yours Included.Head over to the Archive On Kern tomorrow and make your voice heard! Free...
08/26/2026

250 Years. Millions of Stories. Yours Included.

Head over to the Archive On Kern tomorrow and make your voice heard! Free event - just RSVP so we know you're comin'!
www.valleyhistory.org/events

Some people collect followers.We collect 100+ years of Fresno history.Honestly? We think we won. ...
08/25/2026

Some people collect followers.
We collect 100+ years of Fresno history.
Honestly? We think we won.

08/25/2026

The Fresno City & County Historical Society - Preserving The Past For The Future. www.valleyhistory.org

Address

2120 Kern Street
Fresno, CA
93721

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+15594410862

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