About Us
Founded in 1964, the Pleasant Valley Historical Society opened the museum in 1988. It is dedicated to serving the community by preserving and presenting the history of the Pleasant Valley area, and sharing our rich heritage with all who visit. The Pleasant Valley Historical Society is a 501©3 nonprofit organization. Federal Tax ID#77-0053272. Please visit and join us today
Where We Are Located
720 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, California
Our Expansion Project
WHY NOW?
The “past” is not what it used to be…1900 and earlier. Today the “past” refers to the entire 20th century! The museum has grown to include the history of the living as well as the “forefathers.” We had been able to offer special children’s programs as well as our Speaker Series, but no longer have room for those programs. We have been asked to provide programs for schools, in both history and science. Space for those programs is critical to sharing history. Our planned expansion will increase the original 1,555 sq. ft. of our display/meeting area with another 1,153 sq. ft. Also, the present building will be renovated/retrofitted. The outside will reflect the craftsman style of the early Pleasant Valley and will include a landmark tower to increase visibility from Las Posas Road. A larger museum will provide:
• Classroom space for interactive school programs and field trips
• Protection/storage for our collections
• A dedicated space for The Fulkerson Library
• Improved parking and accessibility
• Exterior donor wall and bulletin board
Approximate amount to complete this project = $1.5 million
See Expansion Project for more details
Our Expansion Fund Donations
Progress toward our $1.5M goal
Personalized Bricks, part of the Expansion Project's Fundraising Program:
Personalized Bricks Purchased: 253 and growing
~ Visit the "Personalized Brick" page: click/tap the "Go To Personalized Brick" button ~
Events
2024 Annual Don and Doña Presentation Barbeque Event
The 2024 Dons and Doñas Each year the Pleasant Valley Historical Society recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the community. Once again, nominations…
Bee & Butterfly Day
The 2024 Bee and Butterfly Event is Canceled for the Expansion Project: For safety reasons, the Garden is not accessible to the public during numerous…
Living History Day
The 2024 Living History Event will not be held in this year; this is due to conflicts with the Museum building expansion schedules. The 2023…
101 Historical Highlights of Camarillo and the Pleasant Valley
