Rancho Bernardo Historical Society Receives Conservation Bookshelf
Treasured objects and artifacts held by the historical society will be preserved for future generations with help from the IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf, a core set of conservation books and online resources donated by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). IMLS has now awarded almost 3,000 free sets of the IMLS Bookshelf, in cooperation with the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH).
Click here to read the press release.
May 23 Pancake Breakfast was a big success.
Click here to see photos of the event.Col. Steve Pisanos Honored at the May 23 Pancake Breakfast.
Also, the RB Transit Center opens a new chapter in Rancho Bernardo's history!
Read about these stories and more in the May 2009 Newsletter of the Rancho Bernardo Historical Society. Click here.
Cabernet Jewelers and the RB Historical Society invite you to
GO FOR THE GOLD!
From April 15th to May 31st, bring in your old jewelry to receive cash and benefit the RB Historical Society.
Click on the Calendar & Events heading for more information.
Museum Brick Program
Be a lasting part of our new Rancho Bernardo Historical Society Museum. Your name or message will be deep etched on a 4"x 8" or an 8"x 8" paver brick for installation at our new museum at the historic Bernardo Winery.
Click on the Gift Shoppe heading for more information.
General Membership Meeting drew a large turnout
Our General Membership Meeting was held at the Remington Club on October 20, 2008. There was an interesting presentation, and new Board Members were elected.
Click here for information and photos of the event.
Twilight Concert On the Green was a big success
Our 2nd Annual Twilight Concert on the Green was a big success on Saturday, August 16, 2008 at the Bernardo Winery.
Click here to see photos of the event.
We're in the News:
Rancho Bernardo: Historical Society looks at fall for museum construction
North County Times article by staff writer Gary Warth on Tuesday, August 19, 2008.
Click here for the whole story.
(from www.northcountytimes.com)
Our 3rd Annual Pancake Festival on May 24, 2008 was a big success
The Third Annual Pancake Festival, honoring the military, was held on Saturday, May 24, 2008 at the Bernardo Winery. Musical entertainment was provided by the Dixie Strutters, a traditional Dixieland jazz band.
Click for a picture video of the event (62MB MPEG video).
(Please note that this is a very large download.)
Groundbreaking for our new History Museum was held on Saturday, February 9, 2008 10:00 AM at the Bernardo Winery
On February 9, 2008, the RBHS and the community of Rancho Bernardo came together for a ceremony to break ground for our new History Museum. Ken Kramer was our MC and there was a memorable program with speakers, a ceremony, and refreshments.
Click here to see photographs of the event.
Our Response to the Firestorm
by Tom Cook, President
Our hearts pour out to those who have lost everything during this, the “Great Firestorm of 2007”. Both cherished possessions and irreplaceable records, photos, letters, artifacts are no more. To stand by the ashes of our major Historic Site, the Sikes Farmstead of 1881, so recently restored at great expense. It can make you cry. We could go on and on but what possible good could be found in this, the greatest tragedy that this area has ever faced?As we see it, nothing can be un-done but your Historical Society plays a huge roll in capturing, preserving and presenting to future generation what really happened before it is lost. An example is the Great Flood of 1916 that the SD Historical Society captured so well.
To this end I ask that our members and all others help to ‘document the moment’ Please drop off at the Museum or at Village Mail any photos, maps, sad stories, success stories. heroic stories, antiques, videos, etc. Please note your name and phone. With all this in safe storage we will at a future date condense this ‘moment in RB History’ for presentation long after much is forgotten. This is our justification as a Society and a reason for your support.
In closing I thank all those who have worked so hard in the past year and those who have given their financial support for the new Museum. My dream is a new open museum this time next year………….To All a Happy Holiday.
Moving History Forward: Museum in 2007 Campaign
The Rancho Bernardo Historical Society has established a $600,000 "Museum in 2007" capital campaign to raise funds for a permanent museum building. Our "Museum in 2007" capital campaign focuses on obtaining donations from a variety of sources including government matching grants, various community fund raising events, and individual and corporate membership. Use of the land for the building has been donated and graded by a local winery. Of the $600,000 budgeted for the project, $300,000 will be used for building construction and the remaining $300,000 placed in endowment with the San Diego Community Foundation for ongoing operations and maintenance. Click here to view the virtual tour and learn more!
