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 woman is holding up an artifact from the trash pit excavated at the dig
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 room with a sign that says
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

A book titled 100 views of morro rock by arthur tress

100 Views of Morro Rock

Friday, June 20, 2025
5:30 - 7:00 pm

Arthur Tress and David Weisman will present their photography and their new book, with book sales and Q&A.

Pouring Through Time

Friday, Sept 12 & Saturday, Sept 13, 2025

A 2-day Exploration of San Luis Obispo's Wine History

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