Celebrating the 4th of July at Lake Watsonville
Watsonville has celebrated 4th of July in many ways. However, imagine this: in May 1907 the Pajaronian urged Watsonville leaders to take advantage our natural resource: the Pajaro River. It was suggested to dam it up and make a lake for a 4th of July celebration...Stephen Mallory White
Stephen Mallory White A Biographical Sketch Compiled by Stanley D. Stevens Pajaro Valley’s “Favorite Son” “perhaps the most eminent of the State’s native sons.” “the memory of California’s greatest son” — Mayor of Los Angeles Who was this “Favorite Son”?...
Watsonville was the California History Section’s City of the Month
9/12/2019 In the spirit of celebrating a job well done, we have selected Watsonville as the California History Section’s City of the Month. This distinction highlights organizations involved in local cultural preservation and outreach, as well as the varied...
PVHA Receives Grant from Community Foundation
The Pajaro Valley Historical Association is honored to receive a $50,000 grant from Community Foundation Santa Cruz County to advance our organization’s capital and historic preservation project. Thank you to Board members Judy Nielson, President, and Ralph...
Preserving our Heritage for All to Enjoy
Fifth Annual Raffle Fund Raiser – coming in August This year’s Annual Fund Raising Raffle Campaign begins in August 2019. The Drawing will be October 9, 2019.
The Bockius-Orr house is decorated for Christmas and ready for visitors. Call to make an appointment to come for a tour.