Anderson Historical Society and Museum

05/26/2026

Diane and Dave Montagner donated some estate sale books, among them the 2 volume 1972 Annapolis yearbooks. Guy Carrier, a 1968 AUHS graduate is in volume 2, page 167. Does anyone know his history since then?

05/14/2026

We will be open to the public Saturday June 13 from 9a,-1pm. Also planning to be open the second Saturday of each month, 9-1.
We are also planning to serve free hotdogs as we have in the past.
Free admission and you don't have to be a member to tour, however we have a special offer of 3 books for your $25 annual membership. Get the 1- brief history of Cottonwood by Ed Peterson, 2-Taste and Tales = history of Anderson Pioneer Families and their favorite recipes, and 3- Red Dirt Pioneers is the history of Happy Valley. We pay $26 to have them printed, retail sell them for $49. We are anxious to increase our membership.

We do need volunteers for a variety of committees, assistance around the museum, research library and to serve as docents during open hours. You decide how much time you have and we will see how to match you with what we offer. We have no paid staff, everyone is a volunteer including the Board of Directors.
It has been our lack docents that has prevented regular hours and tours by appointment only for the past 4 years. You can apply by message phone 530-364-2049 or email
[email protected].

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04/23/2026

On Palm Avenue, in Happy Valley more of the Alexander Mansion can be seen since recent heavy pruning of the olive trees.

04/11/2026

02/14/2026

Getting ready for Founders Day Celebration at the Museum Saturday 2/14, 10-3pm. Public welcome, free admission, free food.
President Doug Hirsch, Don Bloom are all over it. Prepare to be amazed !!

01/30/2026

W
e were contacted by a West Valley Graduate who lost yearbooks in a fire trying to find a 1982 and 1983 West Valley High School year books. If anyone knows where they might be found please comment here.

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01/29/2026

Don Bloom, Dennis Forrester hanging more display items for Founders day Sat. Feb 14 10-3pm.

01/23/2026

Posting for anyone we don't have a mailing address for.