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 double the size of our display/meeting area by approximately 1,400 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 = $1.25 million
See Expansion Project for more details
Our Expansion Fund Donations
Progress toward our $1.25M goal
Events
Annual Don and Doña Presentation Barbeque Event
For 57 years, Don and Doña honors have been awarded to long-time local residents who are nominated by the community. These residents have made a…
Bee & Butterfly Day
The 2022 Bee and Butterfly Event is Canceled for the Expansion Project: For safety reasons, the Garden is not accessible to the public during numerous phases…
Living History Day
The 2022 Living History Day is Canceled for the Expansion Project: For safety reasons, the Garden is not accessible to the public during numerous phases…
101 Historical Highlights of Camarillo and the Pleasant Valley
