2009

Walker House - The completion of the Walker House is closing in on us.  Hooray!  This New Year brings excitement to the Historical Society.  Seeing the beautiful building complete and helping with various events throughout the year will be satisfying.  Stay tuned as events, dates and times develop. 

February

Walking City Tour - The new year will bring a change to our city tours.  The first tour scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2009, will commence at 9:00 a.m.  The group will meet at the Walker House located at 121 North San Dimas Avenue in the heart of the city.  Cost is $5.00 per person and includes a copy of the book "Touring San Dimas."  The walk will be cancelled in the event of rain.  Click here for additional tour dates.

Antiques from your Home Show - Our annual show will be held in February.  Dates and times to come.  Stay tuned and start rummaging through your closet or garage to find that fun something to share.  We plan to hold the show at the Senior Center, 201 East Bonita Avenue.

Past Events of 2008

Walking City Tour - The walking tours of our city have completed for 2008.  See above for information on the 'new and improved' city tours of 2009.

Fall Dinner - Our annual Fall Dinner was a rounding success.  It was well attended and our guest speaker, Seth Shulman shared some very interesting insights.  The event was held at the the San Dimas Canyon Golf Club.  Click here to see photos.

Western Days Historical Booth - The San Dimas Historical Society manned a booth during Western Days, selling a variety of items.  Clothing bearing the Historical Society logo, books and photos on the history of San Dimas and bottles of water.  We had 10 new members sign up!

San Dimas Day at the Fair - The Historical Society and other civic groups represented the City of San Dimas at the Los Angeles County Fair on Friday, September 12th.  Booths with information and games to test one's talent were all part of the fun.  Click here to see photos.

Annual Ice Cream Social - Our fun ice cream social was held this year  on August 24th in Rhoads Park (adjoining the Depot on Bonita Avenue.)  What a great turnout.  Matt Draayom manned the barbeque and served up delicious hot dogs.  Thanks to our local Albertson's members and guests enjoyed custom-built ice cream sundaes.  Click here to see photos.