Pajaro Valley Historical Association

Pajaro Valley Historical Association Established in 1940, the Pajaro Valley Historical Association preserves, interprets and promotes the

04/15/2026

Coming Soon:
Santa Cruz County Local History Fair
Saturday, May 16. 2026
12:00pm to 4:00pm
London Nelson Community Center
301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Celebrate Santa Cruz County's diverse history. Connect with 30+ local history organizations. Hope to see you there!

100 Year Span of Wedding Dresses —This beautiful display of 17 wedding dresses from 1890 - 1990 will be on display at th...
03/31/2026

100 Year Span of Wedding Dresses —
This beautiful display of 17 wedding dresses from 1890 - 1990 will be on display at the Bockius-Orr house through July. Three rooms of wedding dresses and other memorabilia. Come visit during regular hours or call for more information.

Some new displays are up at the Archives that include some Watsonville High School memorabilia and more.
12/04/2025

Some new displays are up at the Archives that include some Watsonville High School memorabilia and more.

12/04/2025

The display ‘100 years of Wedding Dresses’ was so popular in 2023, we are bringing it back in spring 2026 through July. We will remind you in March.

Christmas lights are on in the evenings from now until the first week in January at the Bockius-Orr house and yard from ...
12/04/2025

Christmas lights are on in the evenings from now until the first week in January at the Bockius-Orr house and yard from approximately 5:00 -10:00 pm. Thanks to Jodi and her helpers.

Happy holidays from PVHA - The Bockius-Orr house is again transformed with Christmas decorations and holiday clothing fo...
12/04/2025

Happy holidays from PVHA - The Bockius-Orr house is again transformed with Christmas decorations and holiday clothing for visitors to check out. PVHA will be closed from Dec. 23-Jan. 5, 2026

PVHA Annual Vintage Picnic was held June 28. Despite a chill breeze under the oak trees, the picnic was well attended. L...
07/19/2025

PVHA Annual Vintage Picnic was held June 28. Despite a chill breeze under the oak trees, the picnic was well attended. Loretta Estrada shared the history of the Estrada family, who arrived in the Watsonville area in 1848, and her own predecessors. Chuck Allen, PVHA Board President, presided over the event.

07/02/2025

Wanted, we are looking to add to our collection Watsonville High School Yearbooks for the following years: 1987, 1988, 1997 through 2004, 2006, and 2010 through 2022. We need only these years. Please respond to this post if are able to add donate these years.

Thanks!

The Annual Vintage Picnic - Saturday, June 28. Buffet lunch catered by Carmona’s. Keynote speaker: Loretta Estrada.Tick...
06/07/2025

The Annual Vintage Picnic - Saturday, June 28. Buffet lunch catered by Carmona’s. Keynote speaker: Loretta Estrada.
Tickets $50. No tickets sold at the door. Purchase by June 24.

It’s time to check out the colorful clothing displays in the Bockius-Orr house. Many dresses, hats, purses, gloves and ...
05/31/2025

It’s time to check out the colorful clothing displays in the Bockius-Orr house. Many dresses, hats, purses, gloves and more to see!

Address

332 E Beach Street
Watsonville, CA
95076

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 3pm
Wednesday 11am - 3pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

(831) 722-0305

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