Bancroft Ranch House Museum

06/06/2026

Watch Greg Deering and his wife Janet, from Deering Banjo company in Spring Valley talk about the history of his company and music at the Spring Valley Historical Society at the Bancroft Ranch House Museum.

06/06/2026

Nancy Hagan and Rob Case talk about the Spring Valley Historical Society at the Bancroft Ranch House Museum before aspecial guest, Greg Deering, presents about he and his wife, Janet, journey in life to being one of the world's biggest banjo company.

05/26/2026

🎶🪕 Celebrate a Spring Valley Legend! 🪕🎶

Join the Spring Valley Historical Society for a special afternoon honoring Greg Deering, founder and master craftsman of the Deering Banjo Company — a beloved Spring Valley institution since 1975! 🌟

Enjoy live banjo music, demonstrations by Greg Deering himself, delicious cobbler, and a tour of the historic Bancroft Ranch House Museum. 🏛️🥧

📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Bancroft Ranch House Museum
9050 Memory Lane, Spring Valley, CA 91977
🚗 Free parking available

✨ FREE admission — open to the entire community!
Donations are warmly appreciated and help support your local historical society.

Come meet a true Spring Valley legend and enjoy an afternoon of music, history, and community! 💛

05/12/2026

🛍️ Join us for our biggest fundraiser of the year supporting the Spring Valley Historical Society and the ongoing maintenance of the Bancroft Ranch House Museum! 🏡✨

Come shop great bargains, enjoy a welcoming atmosphere, and help preserve a special piece of Spring Valley history. Bring your friends and spread the word! 📣

📍 Bancroft Ranch House Museum
Located at the end of Memory Lane, just south of Hwy 94, off the Bancroft Dr. exit.

💛 Donations still needed!
We’re accepting gently used items—anything you’d be happy to buy yourself. Please avoid broken or unusable items, as disposal creates extra work for our team.

Thank you for supporting local history and the Bancroft Ranch House Museum! 🏡💙

03/31/2026

🏺✨ Join the Spring Valley Historical Society for our April Program! ✨🏺

Come out on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 4:00 PM–6:00 PM for an interesting presentation on Excavations at the Ranch House / Kumeyaay Village of Meti at the historic Bancroft Ranch House!

📍 9050 Memory Lane, Spring Valley, CA 91977

Hear from S.V.H.S. President Rob Case as he shares the story of the excavations that took place on the ranch grounds over several decades. This is a great opportunity to learn more about local history, archaeology, and the cultural significance of the site.

🐣🥕 Guests are encouraged to bring their favorite Easter-themed snack to share!

Bring a friend, enjoy some community time, and discover more about Spring Valley’s rich past. We hope to see you there! 💛🏡

02/07/2026

📚✨ REMINDER: Spring Valley Historical Society — February Meeting (Special Guest Speaker!) ✨📚

🗓️ TODAY — Saturday, February 7, 2026
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Bancroft Ranch House Museum 🏠🌿

🎤 We’re thrilled to welcome author Richard Carrico for a fascinating talk on his newest book:
📖🧭 EL PRESIDIO de San Diego: Excavating Southern California’s Lost City 🧱🔍

🏺🗺️ Explore the forgotten birthplace of San Diego through archaeology, artifacts, and the stories of its first people 🌎✨

🖊️📚 Signed copies available for purchase! 💳🎁

📍 Bancroft Ranch House Museum
9050 Memory Lane, Spring Valley, CA 91977
🌐 www.SpringValleyHistory.org

🚨 CALL TO ACTION:
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✅ Show up early for a good seat 🪑⏳
✅ Share this post + tag someone who loves history! 📲💬

01/24/2026

📚 Spring Valley Historical Society — February Meeting (Special Guest Speaker!)

📅 Join us Saturday, February 7, 2026 🗓️
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM ⏳
📍 Bancroft Ranch House Museum 🏠🌿

🎤 We’re excited to welcome author Richard Carrico as he shares insights from his latest book:
📖 EL PRESIDIO de San Diego: Excavating Southern California’s Lost City 📖🧭

🧱🔍 Discover the forgotten birthplace of San Diego through archaeology, artifacts, and the stories of its first people 🏺🗺️🌎

🖊️📚 Signed copies will be available for purchase! 💳🎁

📍 Bancroft Ranch House Museum
9050 Memory Lane, Spring Valley, CA 91977
www.SpringValleyHistory.org

Bring a friend and come learn something new about our region’s deep history!

11/13/2025

11/12/2025

🎉 Spring Valley spotlight on TV! 📺

This Thursday, Nov 13 @ 8pm, tune in to Ken Kramer’s About San Diego on KPBS-TV—featuring our very own Bancroft Ranch House Museum! See rare visuals, fun history, and why this local treasure matters.

Can’t make it? Encore Sunday @ 4pm.
Let’s watch together and show some community love!



(📸 Snap your watch party & tag us!)

09/28/2025

🎉✨ You’re invited! ✨🎉

Join the Spring Valley Historical Society on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 3–5 PM at the historic Bancroft Ranch House for a special celebration as we prepare for Día de los Mu***os.

🌸 Food, Fun & Activities – including a Mystery Raffle Box
🌿 Plumerias & Succulents for Sale – all proceeds benefit the Bancroft Ranch House Museum
☕ Refreshments provided, and guests are welcome to bring their own goodies (“offerings”) to share

This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate tradition, learn more about Spring Valley’s rich history, and connect with neighbors. Bring your family, your friends, and your community spirit—all ages welcome, ¡todos son bienvenidos! 🕯️💐