The Kern River Valley Historical Society has been in operation for over 40 years. Our mission is to preserve and communicate the rich and colorful history of this region. To achieve these goals we have established the Kern Valley Museum in downtown Kernville next to the Post Office.
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JUNE   2013

June 8th

Saturday field Trip led by Phyllis Hix.  Indian sites.

June 18th

field Trip to be announced

June 25th

9 am Board Meeting at Masonic Hall.

7 pm General Meeting-Senior Center.

 

MAY  2013

May 2nd

8:pm  .Movie Under The Starz featuring Republic Pictures and the Western.

May 18th

History Day at the Museum.  9AM to 5PM

May 21st

Around the Lake Geologic/History tour Meet at Museum by 9am.  Led by Ron Bolyard with Barbara Hinkey

May 28th

9 am Board Meeting at Masonic Hall.

7 pm General Meeting at Senior Center featuring Terri Gallion and her Wonder Dog ‘Jenna’!!

All May

  • Featuring In the Art Room the Watercolor Paintings by Carolee Tucker.
  • In the Library Cabinet will be the Mystery Collection of Phyllis Hix.
  • .Continuation of Inventory Data Input for museum artifacts

 

APRIL  2013

April 16th

8:45am Tour of Bonsai Gardens and Aviary.... Meet at Senior Center.

April 23rd

9 am Board Meeting at Masonic Hall.

7 pm General Meeting-Senior Center featuring Anna Leon Kern River Valley Health District.

April 29th

11:30 Thank You Lunch  for Docents in Museum Back Yard!!

All April

  • In the Art Room are the Artistic Photos by Michael Batelaan.
  • In the Museum Library is the Gibson Girl Collection of Chris Burdge.
  • Inventory Data Input (A chance to volunteer for an important task!!)
  • Renewal of Dues are past due and sorely needed for Continuance of Museum Operation. 
  • Road and Sidewalk work - downtown Kernville.  Please obey work signs!!
 


MARCH 2013

March 19th

Field Trip to the Kern River Hatchery, 10AM

March 26th

9 am Board Meeting at Masonic Hall.

March 26th

7 pm General Meeting-Senior Center featuring "The Hidden Power Plant"

All March

  •  The Artist of the Month Anneke Koekkoek  featured in the Museum Art Room.
  •  Library Room Display of Boy Scout History by Gordon Delano.
  • Renewal of Dues are past due and sorely needed for Continuance of Museum Operation. 
  • Road and Sidewalk work will be on our street for a month. Please obey work signs!!
 

FEBRUARY 2013

February 16th

Graham Truck in Whiskey Flat Parade.  Museum opens after parade.

February 19th

10am Field Trip to Walker House and lunch

February 26th

9 am Board Meeting at Masonic Hall.

February 26th

7 pm General Meeting-Senior Center featuring Marylnn Verdugo and Lifeline.

All February

  •  Art Room Display of 3 dimensional wood works by Gordon Delano.
  •  Library Room Display of Boy Scout History by Gordon Delano.
  •  Membership Renewals Due (Essential for the operation of our Historical Society)


 

JANUARY 2013

January 15th

10 am Field Trip to Nuui Cunni Cultural Center.

January 22nd

9 am Board meeting at the Masonic Hall.

January 22nd

7 pm General Meeting-Senior Center featuring Jenna the Wonder Dog and owner Terri Gallion.

All January

  • The art of Maria Hunt in the Art Room of the Museum.
  • The Bell Collection of Bonnie Delano in the Museum Library Cabinet.
  • Return of Historical Society Dues.
     

 

DECEMBER 2012

December 10th

Awards Banquet at ParadiseCove.  Christmas Dinner and installation of Officers. 6 PM

All December

 

  • Enjoy the Artistry of Margaret Smith in the Art Room of the Museum.
  • Enjoy the Mystery Collection of Linda Thurm in the Library Room Glass Case.
  • Special ½ off Sale in the Country Store of the Museum.
  • Membership renewal time.

NOVEMBER 2012

November 13th

6 pm Chamber of Commerce Mixer at the Museum.

November 20th

11am Field Trip to Neill House.

November 27th

9 am Board meeting at the Museum

November 27th

7 pm General Meeting-Senior Center featuring the Kern Valley High School ECHO Program.

All November

.  Museum Library Special Cup Display

.  Museum Art Room see the Painting Artistry of Alice Rankin Beard.

                                                                            

OCTOBER 2012

October 15th

Docent Appreciation Day at Museum outdoor theatre.

October 16th

Piute Historic Mountain Tour leaves Burger King Parking lot at 9am sharp.

October 23rd

9 am Board meeting at the Museum

October 23rd

7 pm General Meeting-Senior Center featuring Amy Girado, Keysville BLM representative

All October

.  Enjoy the Woodworking Art of Gordon Delano in the Museum Art Room. 

.  See the mystery collection of Dianna Anderson in the library display cabinet.

 

SEPTEMBER 2012

September 18th

Movies Under The Starz...8 PM in the Museum backyard Pack Station.

September 22nd

Field Trip to Vista Del Lago Water Museum in the Pyramid Lake Area.

September 25th

9 am Board meeting at the Museum

September 25th

7 pm General Meeting-Senior Center featuring Dennis Schoffner of Edwards Air Force Base.

All September

.  In the Art Room see the Artistry of Patti McGarvey
.  See the Beautiful Jewelry Collection of Ruth Diffine in our Library Display Case.

 

AUGUST 2012

August 14th

Movies Under The Starz...8 PM in the Museum backyard Pack Station.

August 21st

Field Trip to Bald Mountain with Dave Freeland

August 28th

Board Meeting 9am at the Museum

August 28th

6 PM - Annual pot-luck at Senior Center. 

All August

.  In the Art Room, features the photo artistry of Nell Rolles
.  In the Museums library display case is the  eclectic knife collection of Rod Middleworth.

.  Sept 1st - Craft day in the Pack Station at our Museum. 10 am to 4 pm.

.  September 22nd ..Field Trip to Vista Del Lago Water Museum in the Pyramid Lake Area.

 

JULY 2012

July 10th

Movies Under The Starz...8 PM in the Museum backyard Pack Station.

July 17th

Ice Cream Social at Greenhorn Summit.  1 PM.

July 24th

Board Meeting 9am at the Museum

July 24th

General Meeting 7pm at Senior Center featuring - Fish Hatchery and its future.

All July

.  In the Art Room, features the artwork of Judy Wolford Deems.
.  In the Museums library display case is the 4th of July Patriotic Collection of Butch and Sally Partin.

.  A plea for docents, both regular and substitutes.

.  Sept 1st - Craft day in the Pack Station at our Museum.

 


JUNE 2012

June 19th

Field Trip to Nuui Cunni Indian Cultural Center and Boat Patrol Office including boat ride.

June 21st

Movies Under The Starz...8pm in the Museum backyard Pack Station.

June 26th

Board Meeting 9am at the Museum

June 26th

General Meeting 7pm at Senior Center featuring - Model aircraft demonstrations and remote control features.

All June

.  In the Art Room, features the artwork of Edie Bradley.
.  In the Museums library display case are Astronomy items used for viewing the skies.



 

MAY 2012

May 5th

Sirretta Street Sale and participation.

May 12th

History Day at Museum 9-5

May 15th

Field Trip - visit 4 Sustainable Architecture homes in the Valley. 

 May 22nd

Board Meeting 9am at the Museum

 May 22nd

General Meeting 7pm at Senior Center - 4th and 5th grade History presentations.

All May

.  See the Art of Gene Verbeet in Museum Art Room.

.   See theSalt & Pepper collection of Lois Olinger in the Museum Library.

May 5th, Sirretta Street Sale and Participation.

May 12th, History Day at the Museum.  9-5.

 

APRIL 2012

April 17th

Field Trip to Naval Weapons Center in Ridgecrest led by Linda Diaz.

April 24th

Board Meeting 9am at the Museum

April 24th
General Meeting 7pm at Senior Center featuring Dan Christenson, a retired 40 year member of the Forest Service.

All April

.  See the Watercolor Art of Anneke Koekkoek All the way from Holland. 

.   See the Bunny collection of Sally Partin in the display Case in the Museum Library.

May 5th, Sirretta Street Sale and Participation.

May 12th, History Day at the Museum.  Be prepared to help.

 


MARCH 2012

March 17th

Field Trip to local Indian sites led by Phyllis Hix.

March 27th

Board Meeting 9am at the Museum

March 27th
General Meeting 7pm at Senior Center featuring a Search and Rescue presentation.

All Month

.  Membership renewals are due.

.  See the Art of Chris Quinnert at our Museum.

.  Last Chance to Order a personalized Brick

 

FEBRUARY 2012
 

February 20th

Field Trip to the Shafter Bughouse.

February 27th

Board Meeting 9am at the Museum

February 27th
General Meeting 7pm at Senior Center featuring Lynn Trimble, Ventriloquist.

All Month

.  Membership renewals are due. 
.  Enjoy the photography of our President Bob Woods in the gallery. 
.  View the mini Stage Coach Collection of Glen Smith in the display case.  

 

JANUARY 2012

January 17th

Field Trip to the actual site of the Freeman Junction Way House and to the Indian Wells Brewery.

January 24th

Board Meeting 9am at the Museum

January 24th
General Meeting 7pm at Senior Center Featuring Rod Middleworth and a video trip to Death Valley.

All Month

.  Membership renewals are due.

.  Enjoy the sea shell collection of Carol Moffran.

 

 

Location

49 Big Blue Road
PO Box 651
Kernville, CA 93238
(760) 376-6683
Hours:
10 am - 4 pm
Thursday - Sunday

Admission is Free

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