Chatsworth Historical Society

06/01/2026

Open House - 1-4 pm June 7th the first Sunday of the month.
We have beautiful weather this weekend...come join us!
Visit the historic Homestead Acre, the Hill Palmer homestead and the Virginia Watson Chatsworth Museum. Learn the history of our community.
Visit our gardens that include over 16 types of fruit trees and beautiful roses.
Come learn about Chatsworth History on the historic property originally homesteaded by Rhoda and James Hill. Minnie Hill Palmer, born on the homestead in 1886 raised her own family in the cottage. Current museum photo displays include moving of the Pioneer Church.
Location: 10385 Shadow Oak Drive, Chatsworth, CA 91311
Homestead Acre is just inside Chatsworth Park South –
www.chatsworthhistory.com [email protected]

Welcome to the Minnie Hill Palmer Homestead Acre, including the Historical Cottage, Gardens and the Virginia Watson Chatsworth Museum.

05/14/2026

Join us for our program on homesteader Clyde Dayton Tuesday May 19 at 6:30. An interesting character in our Chatsworth history!

04/17/2026

Join us on Tuesday as we review Chatsworth's history.

03/29/2026

The Chatsworth Nature Preserve Open House was an enjoyable event. For those of you who are interested in more information about the Nature Preserve and how the Chatsworth Reservoir was built, you can find this article on our website.

How the Chatsworth Reservoir Dam was built
https://www.chatsworthhistory.com/Documents/PastPresent/How%20the%20Chatsworth%20Reservoir%20Dam%20was%20built.pdf

So much history...Enjoy!