History Center
of San Luis Obispo County
& Dallidet Adobe & Gardens

Promoting the understanding and appreciation
of San Luis Obispo County's historical and cultural heritage.

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Current Exhibits

A black and white photo of two men standing in a field of plants.
A sign that says once upon a time in the west
A display case with a globe , a chalkboard , a box , and other items on it.
A mccall 's magazine with a woman on the cover
A sign that says once upon a time in the west
A man is standing in front of a row of statues in a museum.

Explore San Luis Obispo's

Rich History 

​The History Center of San Luis Obispo County is a California Public Benefit 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, renamed from the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society, chartered by the State of California on June 12, 1953. Its public sites include a gallery, research room, and book store in San Luis Obispo’s historic Carnegie Library building and the Dallidet Adobe and Gardens. The majority of the collections are housed in two off-site storage facilities.

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Dallidet Adobe & Gardens

Weddings, receptions, and other special events held on the historic property of the Dallidet Adobe and Gardens are truly unique.

Upcoming Events

The San Luis Obispo County History Center


proudly presents

"MUMTOBER"


Saturday, October 25 2025

11:30 AM-2:00PM

$50 per person



Please join us for "Mumtober" at the Dallidet Adobe!


We will be serving harvest soups and sides from the garden: 


Heirloom French Onion Soup; Pumpkin Curry Soup;

Sunrise Tomato Soup; Pumpkin Leaf, Potato, and Leek Soup;

and Chilled Apricot Soup


Zucchini Bread, Salad, Wine, Cheese, & Cookies

will also be served.


Professor Hannings will give a short history of Chrysanthemums. 


The adobe will be open for tours! 


We will be selling a curated selection of mum plants and bouquets.


New this year, there will be a vintage book and painting sale. 



Please come out for this signature event and


support The San Luis Obispo County History Center!



For more information and tickets, visit My805TIX at


https://www.my805tix.com/e/mumtober-25



We hope to see you there!!!