Purpose

Although a Redlands Area Historical Society was organized in 1900, today’s Society was established in 1972 and incorporated in 1974. The Redlands Area Historical Society’s purpose is to support and to advance the many facets of the area’s historic resources.

Historic resources, sites, and memorabilia provide tangible links to, and visible reminders of, the past, bringing continuity and perspective to our lives. By perpetuating our past through the preservation of historic resources, we maintain a rich diversity in our community life. By respecting and restoring architectural integrity of structures and by conserving neighborhood environments, we preserve the unique character and document the historical evolution of the place in which we live.

The Redlands Area Historical Society, Inc., emphasizes the conservation of the past in terms of buildings, neighborhoods, written and oral history, and memorabilia as well as programs to educate citizens, young and old, on the significance of the values of Redlands’ heritage.

Tom Atchley will be leading Part I of a walking tour of Cajon Street starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 11 at the intersection of Highland Avenue and Cajon Street. The tour will end at the intersection of Cajon Street and Cypress Avenue. Part II of the walking tour will be held on Saturday, February 18th at 9:00 a.m. This tour will start at the intersection of Cajon Street and Cypress Avenue and end at Cajon and Citrus Avenue. The cost of the tours are $10/person.

Articles, Events, Walking Tours

On Monday evening, January 23 the Redlands Area Genealogical Society will be presenting a program on the Civil War Veterans that lived in Redlands. Ron Running and his group of volunteers have been researching the lives of all 151 veterans that are buried in the Hillside cemetery. Come and learn about the diverse and interesting lives of these remarkable individuals. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the assembly room of the A.K. Smiley Public Library at 125 West Vine Street, Redlands.

Articles, Events, Genealogy, Society Meetings

A walking tour of historic Hillside Memorial Park will be lead by Tom Atchley at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 22nd. The tour will begin in front of the old mausoleum and will be approximately one and one-half hours long. Cost is $10/person.

Events, Walking Tours