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Fresno City And County Historical Society

7160 West Kearney Boulevard
559-441-0862

Mission

The mission of the Fresno City and County Historical Society is to collect, preserve, interpret, and hold in public trust the records and artifacts that document the history of all the people of Fresno County and the Central Valley region of California. The Society provides its community with educational opportunities through excellence in programs, exhibits and use of its collections. The Society encourages and promotes the preservation and conservation of the community's historic and cultural resources with a commitment to an appreciation of our history and its place within our greater American heritage.

Upcoming Events at Fresno City And County Historical Society

Holiday Sweets and Winter Treats Christmas

Friday, Nov 29, 2024 at 12:00pm
Kearney Mansion Museum
Fresno, CA
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Holiday Sweets and Winter Treats Christmas

Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 12:00pm
Kearney Mansion Museum
Fresno, CA
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Holiday Sweets and Winter Treats Christmas

Sunday, Dec 1, 2024 at 12:00pm
Kearney Mansion Museum
Fresno, CA
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Holiday Sweets and Winter Treats Christmas

Friday, Dec 6, 2024 at 12:00pm
Kearney Mansion Museum
Fresno, CA
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Meet and Greet with Santa

Monday, Dec 9, 2024 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Kearney Mansion Museum
Fresno, CA
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Stitch and Sip - Embroidery

Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 at 5:00pm
Kearney Mansion Museum
Fresno, CA
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Holiday Sweets and Winter Treats Christmas

Friday, Dec 13, 2024 at 12:00pm
Kearney Mansion Museum
Fresno, CA
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Annual Holiday Day Tea Party

Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 at 11:00am
Kearney Mansion Museum
Fresno, CA
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Holiday Sweets and Winter Treats Christmas

Sunday, Dec 15, 2024 at 12:00pm
Kearney Mansion Museum
Fresno, CA
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Meet and Greet with Santa

Monday, Dec 16, 2024 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Kearney Mansion Museum
Fresno, CA
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Holiday Sweets and Winter Treats Christmas

Friday, Dec 20, 2024 at 12:00pm
Kearney Mansion Museum
Fresno, CA
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Holiday Sweets and Winter Treats Christmas

Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 at 12:00pm
Kearney Mansion Museum
Fresno, CA
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Holiday Sweets and Winter Treats Christmas

Sunday, Dec 22, 2024 at 12:00pm
Kearney Mansion Museum
Fresno, CA
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Holiday Sweets and Winter Treats Christmas

Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 12:00pm
Kearney Mansion Museum
Fresno, CA
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Holiday Sweets and Winter Treats Christmas

Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 12:00pm
Kearney Mansion Museum
Fresno, CA
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Recent News

Fresno County Historical Society Grapevine Newsletter - January 1, 2024

A Message from the President Dear Friends, Supporters and Members, From all of us at the Fresno City and County Historical Society, warmest holiday wishes. We hope your December created lasting memories with loved ones, near and far. This…

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Fresno County Historical Society Grapevine Newsletter - December , 2023

Monthly news & updates December 1, 2023 A Message from the President Dear Friends, Supporters and Members, Because you are such loyal readers of The Grapevine newsletter every month, you should already be aware that Christmas has come to…

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Fresno County Historical Society Grapevine Newsletter - October 1, 2023

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Fresno County Historical Society Grapevine Newsletter - September 1, 2023

A Message From The President Dearest Members, Supporters and Friends, With school starting across the county, I was thinking of all the wonderful books my children and I shared over the years and how important reading is to the lives,…

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Fresno County Historical Society Grapevine Newsletter - August 2023

Monthly news & updates A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Dearest Members, Supporters and Friends, As time passes, you know we all need a little help to look as good as we once did. Heck, there are multibillion dollar industries dedicated to…

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Fresno County Historical Society Grapevine Newsletter - July 2023

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Members, Friends and Supporters, As America prepares to celebrate her 247th birthday, I started to think about things around our region that have reached or surpassed the centennial mark – such as the…

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Fresno County Historical Society Grapevine Newsletter - June 1, 2023

Monthly news & updates A Message From The President Dear Members, Supporters and Friends, Several years ago, when the Fresno County Historical Society went through its Centennial Strategic Plan, a number of things changed. We have been…

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Fresno County Historical Society Grapevine Newsletter - May 2023

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Members, Supporters and Friends, Every year in May, local preservation groups, state historical societies and business and civic organizations across the country celebrate Preservation Month through events…

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Fresno County Historical Museum Now Open Every Third Saturday

Fresno County Historical Museum Now Open Every Third Saturday Admission is free; Saturday, April 15th will kick off this new schedule WHAT: The Big Fresno Fair is proud to announce that the Fresno County Historical Museum will now be open every…

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Fresno County Historical Society Grapevine Newsletter - April 2023

Monthly news & updates A Message from the President Dear Members, Supporters and Friends, With the first quarter of the year gone in a flash of water, wind and branches crashing all around Kearney Park, I started to think of what we in…

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Fresno County Historical Society Grapevine Newsletter - March 1, 2023

A Message from the President Dear Members, Supporters and Friends, I think we have more been blown into March than marched into March – at least out here at Kearney where some very old trees swaying in the wind always cause a bit of…

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Fresno City And County Historical Society And CMAC Partner For California Humanitiesgrant To Collect Sikh Stories

Fresno, California…The Fresno City and County Historical Society is in search of up to 15 participants between the ages of 15 and 21 from the Sikh community to take part in a project funded by a grant awarded by the California Humanities,…

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Fresno County Historical Society Grapevine Newsletter - February 1, 2023

A Message from the President Dear Members, Supporters and Friends, What a whirlwind January was! Our team was busy in January submitting six grants for Oral History projects, repairs to the Mansion (time to keep the cats, bats, rats and other…

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Fresno City And County Historical Society - Volunteer with the Fresno Historical Society

COME JOIN US IN MAKING HISTORY EVERY DAY! Start 2023 off with a trip through history! Donation of your time is one of the most valuable and important things an individual can offer. The Fresno County Historical Society is kicking off 2023 with a…

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Fresno Historical Society - Interested In Working At The Amazing Kearney Mansion?

Interested In Working At The Amazing Kearney Mansion? The Fresno County Historical Society at Kearney Mansion Museum specializes in providing unique historical and educational experiences for the overall community. Since our inception in 1919,…

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Fresno City And County Historical Society Grapevine Newsletter - January 2023

Monthly news & updates January 1, 2023 HAPPY NEW YEAR! A Message from the President Friends, Members and Supporters of the Fresno County Historical Society, Welcome to the New Year! Hopefully this day of recovery and resolutions has…

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Fresno County Historical Society Grapevine Newsletter - December 2022

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HOLIDAYS! A Message from the President Warmest greetings to all, How exciting it is that December is upon, us although every month of 2022 was unique, both in good and challenging ways. I have just come back from…

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