The History Center of San Luis Obispo County

06/03/2024

Primera de 3 platicas de Silvia Martinez entregado en español sobre el tema de la musica Mexicana. No te pierdas la segunda y tercera, el 9 de junio y el 23 de junio

www.historycenterslo.org/musica

Primera de 3 platicas de Silvia Martinez entregado en español sobre el tema de la musica Mexicana. La primera sesión está dedicada al Son.The first of three...

05/31/2024

Reach for the sky! Come visit our latest exhibit, The Wild West of San Luis Obispo: 1846-1860 to learn about this turbulent period of social, political, and cultural transition.

05/07/2024

What are you doing for Mother's Day? Why not join us for High Tea at the Dallidet The Dallidet Adobe & Gardens

Enjoy the highlights of our 2019 Mother's Day High Tea The video may not load if you have an ad blocker active.

05/01/2024

Here's your chance to celebrate daughters, mothers, grandmothers by experiencing this great British tradition.
www.historycenterslo.org/tea

03/05/2024

We couldn't be more thrilled to jump into Spring, and we want you to bring the whole family to help open the Dallidet Gardens for 2024! We've got a day of kid-friendly activities, games, and fun planned, all we need is you.

www.historycenterslo.org/family

A non-profit museum and research room promoting the appreciation of SLO County history through preser

02/20/2024

We need a reliable, outgoing person to join the History Center team as a weekend site manager at the museum! Extensive historic knowledge is less important than enthusiasm for creating a positive experience for our visitors. Are you who we're looking for?

https://www.indeed.com/job/weekend-site-manager-8ac5b46f7f173dc3

09/15/2023

Join us for food, music, art, and so much more!

www.historycenterslo.org/mumtober

08/31/2023

Cal Poly power plant under construction, 1954. Published in the Telegram- Tribune January 26, 1954 with article "Power Plant Rising on Poly Campus". Dearinger Photograph.

08/28/2023

Do you know this man? At the history center, we retain a large collection of photographs featuring people and places connected to the county. Some are identified and some are not. You can help us improve our knowledge of the county and those who have lived here. If you recognize this man, please let us know by dropping a comment below.

08/17/2023

Morro Rock wrapped in fog- unknown year but likely circa 1950s.

08/14/2023

Do you know this place? At the history center, we retain a large collection of photographs featuring people and places connected to the county. Some are identified and some are not. You can help us improve our knowledge of the county and those who have lived here. If you recognize this place, please let us know by dropping a comment below.

07/13/2023

Then and now: Chorro Street between Marsh and Pacific, 1960 and 2023

07/06/2023

Pierre Dallidet was born in France in 1820 before eventually settling in San Luis Obispo and becoming our county's first commercial winemaker. Join us in celebrating Pierre's French heritage with a day in the Dallidet Gardens!

www.historycenterslo.org/bastille

Saturday July 15th 11:30 to 3:00 - lunch will be served at noon Get ready to be transported to Paris for the day - no passport or plane tickets required.

07/04/2023

Happy 4th of July!

First Fourth of July parade in San Luis Obispo, circa 1885

07/03/2023

Do you know this person? At the history center, we retain a large collection of photographs featuring people and places connected to the county. Some are identified and some are not. You can help us improve our knowledge of the county and those who have lived here. If you recognize this person, please let us know by dropping a comment below.

06/30/2023

Allons, enfants de San Luis Obispo, help us celebrate Pierre Dallidet's French heritage at the beautiful The Dallidet Adobe & Gardens!

www.historycenterslo.org/bastille

06/29/2023

Happy first day of summer!

Pismo Beach, circa 1910s

06/26/2023

Do you know this place? At the history center, we retain a large collections of photographs featuring people and places connected to the county. Some are identified and some are not. You can help us improve our knowledge of the county and those who have lived here. If you recognize this place, please let us know by dropping a comment below.

06/24/2023

Celebrate French heritage with a day in the Dallidet gardens!

www.historycenterslo.org/bastille

06/22/2023

Chinatown, San Luis Obispo in the 1920s decorated for an unknown celebration.

06/15/2023

The mission wall beside the History center, c 1900 vs 2023. Over time, a good amount of the wall has fallen down in part due to the crumbling of the mortar that once held the wall together.

06/12/2023

Do you know this place? At the history center, we retain a large collection of photographs featuring people and places connected to the county. Some are identified and some are not. You can help us improve our knowledge of the county and those who have lived here. If you recognize this place, please let us know by dropping a comment below.

Editor note: apologies everyone! The Atascadero part was in relation to a different photograph we originally intended to use in this post.

12/30/2022

Happy (almost) New Year! We are so excited for everything 2023 has to bring and grateful for our community of amazing supporters throughout SLO County. Thank you for your support and your love for local history!

12/28/2022

Have you ever visited the Piedras Blancas Lighthouse? The light station provides a glimpse into our nation's past when lighthouses served a vital role in maritime navigation. Today it is managed as a historic park and wildlife sanctuary.

The light station is part of the federally designated Piedras Blancas Light Station Outstanding Natural Area and the California Coastal National Monument. The tower and some support buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

12/25/2022

Merry Christmas, San Luis Obispo!

12/19/2022

Happy Hanukkah, SLO County!

12/13/2022

Drivers Ed, circa 1958.

12/11/2022

A firm, impartial understanding of its past provides a community with an identity and the power to control its future.

The SLO History Center is a repository for objects, photographs, books, and apocrypha, with our archives containing in excess of 100,000 items, but we are so much more than that, too!

We can't do this alone. Will you help us this holiday season?

When you donate, you aren't just giving to the nebulous concept of history. We are an organization that does concrete things in the real world - things that cost money to accomplish. We count on your support to pursue our mission of improving the understanding and appreciation of local history.

Thank you for being here and supporting our mission.

12/07/2022

Snow on the Central Coast! While not a common occurence, it isn't unheard of for a dusting of snow to stick to the ground.