August 13, 2010 - Bells, Belles, and Beaux: Phase Two

Coming December 2010, the History Center will open phase two of the tremendously popular exhibit; “Bells, Belles and Beaux.” This exhibit revolves around our collection of 20 historic wedding dresses from San Luis Obispo County dating from the 1870s to the 1940s. The exhibit will talk about the history of weddings, fashion, and women’s social roles in this county.

August 12, 2010 - New Exhibit –The Catch: Stories of Local Fishermen

Opening December 4th 2010, this exhibit will feature a series of photographs of the San Luis Obispo County fishing community taken in the mid-1970s by Thom Halls. Although the photographs are predominantly of Morro Bay fishermen, for his at-sea shots, Halls enlisted the fishermen of Port San Luis. A collaborative effort between the History Center and the Cal Poly History Department, the exhibit was developed by graduate history student and Morro Bay fishing community member Barbara Healy Stickel.

August 12, 2010 - Who Loves Halloween?

The History Center is planning a very special and unique event for October’s Art After Dark. On October 1st from 6:00 – 9:00 pm, visitors who come to the museum will be greeted and entertained by historic figures from San Luis Obispo’s past. Portraying members of the SLO community from various periods in history, costumed individuals will wander the museum to share stories of their lives (and deaths) and offer a glimpse into our past. If you would like to be part of bringing history to life, please contact Jill Fletcher at jfletcher@historycenterslo.org.

August 12, 2010 - Operation Surf Donation

The History Center has donated the Dallidet Adobe and Gradens for a luau fundraiser on September 4th, 2010 to benefit Operation Surf. Amazing Surf Adventures in welcoming Soldiers & Marines who are recovering at the Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. These brave men & women will have an opportunity to experience Operation Surf’s active duty rehabilitative & recreational surf clinic on their road to recovery. This is the fifth consecutive year that Operation Comfort will bring the Troops to Pismo Beach. The public is invited to show support & say thanks to our Troops by participating in these planned events.