Atwater Historical Society

09/13/2025

Driving by the Merced County Courthouse Museum every day on my to work it has been exciting to watch the improvements on this beautiful building. Now with the scaffolding slowly coming down, the improvements are remarkable. Please come out on Saturday October 4th for this grand celebration.

08/17/2025

Thank you Vince who now lives in Montgomery Ohio for reaching out to us with this wonderful story of Atwater history!

08/14/2025

A friendly reminder…please drive safely

08/13/2025

Tonya Chaves

08/13/2025

07/30/2025

It's that time of year again for our annual fundraiser dinner. Don't miss out get your tickets before time runs out.

07/03/2025

This article of Atwater's first 4th of July celebration was printed in the Atwater Signal on June 16, 1911.
The proud tradition continues over 100 years later. This years events kick of at 7:00 a.m. with a Run For Independence, followed by a parade through downtown at 9:00 a.m., food vendors and festivities at Ralston Park from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. finishing out the day with a concert & fireworks show a the Castle Commerce Center from 6 p.m.-10 p.m.
JOIN US WON'T YOU?!?!?!?!

03/08/2025

We hope to see you at our annual vendor event on May 10th. Come shop for that special mom in your life, (hint Mothers Day is May 11th) all while shopping local and supporting these amazing vendors and the Atwater Historical Society at the same time: WINNER WINNER!!!!

03/02/2025

Thursday afternoon the Atwater High School Lady Falcons Varsity Basketball team was lead through the streets of Atwater by the Atwater Police Department, Atwater Fire and a Merced County Sheriff's helicopter flying overhead to start the drive to Sacramento to play in the section championship game.
They returned to AHS as CHAMPIONS!!!!! Defeating Christian Brothers High School at the Golden One Center in Sacramento. The final score of 65-49, bringing home AHS's first women's basketball sectional championship since 1988.
CONGRATULATIONS LADIES!!!!

11/21/2024

IT'S THE HOLIDAY SEASON!!!
The city of Atwater has fun things for all ages to enjoy.
Old Town Atwater's Ice Skating rink is now open!!!
Atwater's Annual Christmas Parade is set for Friday December 6th at 7:00 p.m. After the parade come to the historic Bloss house at 1020 Cedar Ave for a Christmas in Atwater celebration, the Bloss home will also be open from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. on December 6th and 7th. And who can forget about the Atwater/Buhach High School production of "A Christmas Adventure" get your tickets now!!! for this community loved event happening December 12th-15th.

10/26/2024

On Tuesday October 22, the Atwater Historical Society and the Atwater Women's Club hosted the "How to Grow a Community Museum" put on by the Merced County Historical Societies. Over 20 people attended the training and are eager to put their new ideas and information to work! Thank you to all who attended and a special thank you to the Merced County Historical Societies for providing an invaluable day of information and insight.