Valley Center History Museum

08/19/2026

The Valley Center - Pauma Unified School District board approved a 20-year license agreement between the district and the Valley Center History Museum that could lead to the restoration of the 144-year-old Bear Valley Courthouse that sits on the district-owned Martin Gang property located at 28922 Cole Grade Rd., which is easily seen from the road.

The Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District board Thursday night August 13, approved a 20-year license agreement between the district and the Valley Center History Museum that could lead to the restoration of the 144-year-old Bear Valley Courthouse that sits on the district-owned Martin Gang pro...

07/04/2026

Congratulations to our Essay/Poetry contest winner: 9-year-old Cardiff Reynolds. We’ll proudly display your work in the museum for the next couple of weeks.

07/04/2026

It's always great when someone we feature stops by.
VCHS Class of '04 graduate and former pro QB, Kevin Craft!
From his days playing quarterback for SDSU, Mt. SAC, and UCLA to his current role as the head football coach at Riverside City College, Kevin has made our community proud. You can even check out his dedicated feature inside the history museum!
Pictured here: Kevin alongside longtime History Museum supporter, Jack Bose. Thanks for stopping by, Kevin!

07/04/2026

Pie Eating Contest Winner - Adults
BEN

07/04/2026

Pie Eating Contest Winner - ages 11-15
PATRICK

07/04/2026

Pie Eating Contest Winner ages 5-10
BEN

07/04/2026

Costume Contest Winner - Men
JONATHAN

07/04/2026

Costume contest winner - Women
SILVIA

07/04/2026

Costume Contest - kids winner
KAMERON

07/04/2026

Dogs costume contest winners
WYNNIE & MARY JANE