2010

San Dimas Museum - The newly expanded Museum is open the first and third Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. 

Walker House Tours -  Docent-led tours of the Walker House are given the third Saturday of each month for an hour starting at 10:00 a.m.  Reservations are recommended.  Call the office at (909) 592-1190.

July

Walking City Tour - Our next City Walking Tour is scheduled for Saturday, July 17th.  They now start at the Walker House, and return there just in time for a house tour if space is available or you can browse the museum.  The group meets at the Walker House, 121 North San Dimas Avenue at 9:00 a.m.  Cost is $5.00 per person.  The walk will be cancelled in the event of rain.  Click here for additional tour dates in 2010.

August

Ice Cream Social - information for our members and guests to enjoy a nice repast will be available soon.

San Dimas Day at the Fair - Always a fun time at the Los Angeles County Fair.  San Dimas Day is September 8th.

Western Days -

Fall Membership Dinner -

Holiday Mixer -

Past Events of 2010

May

Spring Membership Dinner - Our spring membership dinner is scheduled for Thursday, May 13th.  It will be held in the San Dimas Canyon Golf Clubhouse.  Click here for the details.  Members should have received a flyer in the mail.  Come join the fun!

Museum - The San Dimas Museum was open on April 3rd and 17th from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  Our Museum is truly a work of art and a wonderful way to enjoy part of your city.  There is no admission fee.  Our Museum is located on the second story of the Walker House, 121 N. San Dimas Avenue.  Come enjoy.  The museum is open the first and third Saturdays of each month.

Antiques from your Home Show - Our annual show this year was wonderful.  Our thanks again to the San Dimas Community Church for allowing us to meet in the Fellowship Hall during the evening of March 11th.  A nice sized group of members brought a variety of unique and interesting items to share this year.  You really never know what you will see and learn about.  Old fashioned 'business cards' had everyone in stitches this year.  Truly a fun, entertaining evening.

Past Events of 2009

Holiday Mixer - The San Dimas Historical Society will be busy baking cookies for the Holiday Mixer.  Come enjoy their efforts and the Holiday Season at the Community Building (245 E. Bonita Ave.) on Thursday, December 10th from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.   

Walker House - Another docent-led tour of this beautiful home will be held on December 12, 2009.  An hour has been blocked for this informative tour.  Tours will leave every 10 minutes starting from 10:00 a.m. with the last tour group leaving at 10:50 a.m.  Learn some of the history as you view this beauty.  Space is limited.  Call the office for reservations at (909) 592-1190.  These tours will be offered the second Saturday of each month as long as there are interested individuals.

San Dimas Museum - It's Baaaaack!  There will be a Members and Guests Grand Opening of the San Dimas Museum in its new home, The Walker House.  This will take place on Friday, November 20, 2009.  Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 4:30 p.m.  Doors open at 5:00 p.m.  For the general public, our Museum will be back in operation starting November 21st from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  It will close for the holidays and reopen on January 16, 2010.

Walking City Tour - The last tour of the year is scheduled for Saturday, November 21st and  will commence at 9:00 a.m.  The group will meet at the Martin House located at  246 East Bonita Avenue on the corner of Bonita and Walnut.  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.  Note:  This is the last City Tour for the year!

Membership Dinner - The date for our Fall Membership Dinner is Thursday, November 12, 2009.  This event will be held at the San Dimas Country Club at 2100 Terrebonne Avenue in San Dimas.  As in the past, social time begins at 6:00 p.m. with dinner starting at 6:30 p.m.  The featured speaker for our Fall Dinner is Orange County Archivist, Phil Brigandi.  He will share with us information and knowledge regarding Walker Knott of Knott's Berry Farm.  Did you know Walter spent some of his lifetime in La Verne and Pomona?  Exciting and fun history is all around us.  Join us.  Flyers will be mailed to members and will be coming soon to this website.  Reservations need to be into the Historical Office by November 7th.  If you are not a member and would like to attend, please click here for instructions.   

Western Days - Many of you came by the San Dimas Historical Society booth during Western Days, October 3 & 4, 2009.  We had a constant flow of familiar faces and many new ones.  Thanks! 

San Dimas Day at the Fair - Everyone seemed to have a great time at the Fair again this year.  The day's culmination was the accolades given to our own Archivist, Susan Davis and her husband, John.  They were both recognized as San Dimas Community Heroes.

Ice Cream Social - Our annual Ice Cream Social was held on Sunday, August 16th.  This was a wonderful, relaxing event for our members and their guests.  Barbequed hot dogs and make-your-own ice cream sundaes and ginger cookies.  Yum!  The beautiful Walker House patio accommodated our group nicely and all in attendance seemed to have a great time.

Spring Membership Dinner - The Spring membership dinner was well attended.  Our speaker was author Rick Thomas.  His program covered Pasadena's Raymond Hotel and other local areas.  This event was held at the San Dimas Canyon Club House.

Walker House - What a success!  Docents and guides sharing history as thousands walked the halls of the newly renovated Walker House.  Stay tuned for more tours to be scheduled in the coming months.

Antiques from your Home Show - Our annual show will be held on Wednesday, February 25th, 2009.  It will begin at 7:00 p.m. and go until 9:00 p.m.  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.  Remember, this is a 'for fun' event only as there will be NO appraiser on the premises.