Riverside Historical Society

P. O. Box 246

Riverside, CA 92502

Previous Events

Sunday, June 1, 2008

The Earp Family in the Inland Empire

Program:	Nick Cataldo, San Bernardino historian, author, lecturer and researcher, will discuss the Earp family in the Inland Empire. Nick has done extensive research into this family (of OK Corral fame), and has written a book detailing the family in our area. The book, entitled The Earp Clan: The Southern California Years, will be available for purchase and signing.
Time:	12:30 p.m.
Place:	California Baptist University, Copenbarger Room - 8432 Magnolia Avenue
Lunch:	The "Groaning Board" Cold Buffet. Build your own "piled high" deli sandwiches! There’s a great selection of deli meats, cheeses, artisan breads and rolls. Includes two side salads and a relish tray of sliced tomatoes, lettuce, pickle chips, potato chips, mayonnaise & mustard, beverage and a dessert.
Cost:	$20.00/person, tax included
RSVP	Reservations required by Tuesday, May 22. You may make reservations by either calling Ferne or Ron Goff at (951) 688-2854 of by emailing your reservation(s) to: ron_goff@prodigy.net Note: If, after making a reservation, you don't attend, you will be obligated for the amount.

Sunday, April 6, 2008

"A Patchwork of Early California Men and Events"

Program:	The Honorable Judge John Gabbert will explain some of his research vignettes into California's intriguing early legal history.
Time:	TBA
Place:	TBA
Lunch:	TBA
Cost:	TBA
RSVP	TBA

Sunday, February 3, 2008

"The History of the Jurupa Area"

Program:	Kim Jarrell Johnson, Jurupa-area historian, author, and researcher, will discuss the history of the Jurupa area, which is the area west of Riverside. It includes the communities of Rubidoux, Glen Avon, Pedley, and Mira Loma.
Time:	12:30 p.m.
Place:	Crestmore Manor - 4600 Crestmore Road, Rubidoux. From Riverside, take Mission Boulevard west towards Rubidoux. The first light past the river will be Crestmore Road. Turn left, and follow the road for about a mile until coming to a large, Southern-style plantation house on the left. Turn left at the sign for Crestmore Manor, and follow the driveway to the parking lot. The meeting will be in the Carriage House, located behind the main building.
Lunch:	TBA
Cost:	TBA
RSVP	TBA

Sunday, December 2, 2007

The 1918 Influenza Epidemic in Riverside

Program:	Hal Durian, local history enthusiast and Press-Enterprise columnist will discuss his research into the effects of the 1918 influenza epidemic, which killed millions worldwide, in Riverside.
Time:	TBA
Place:	TBA
Lunch:	TBA
Cost:	TBA
RSVP	TBA

Sunday, October 7, 2007

"Fox Theater Restoration Project"

Program:	Robert Wise, from the City of Riverside's Redevelopment Department, will bring us up to date on the progress of the Fox Theater Restoration Project. There will be lots of pictures, and this should prove to be a very interesting program on a subject that is near and dear to many Riversiders.
Time:	12:30 p.m.
Place:	Faces Restaurant - 1725 Spruce Street, Riverside 92507
Lunch:	Choose from: 1. Seared Ahi 2. Chicken Breast with Mango Salsa 3. Shrimp Scampi 4. Battered Shrimp (Items 1-4 include salad and steamed vegetables) 5. Shrimp Stir Fry with vegetables and rice. (all menu items include beverage; coffee, tea, or soda)
Cost:	$17.00
RSVP	Required by October 1. Please call Jay or Jane Higgs at 686-6509 to RSVP. Please have your menu preference ready when you RSVP. Thank you!

Sunday, June 3, 2007

"Local Tribes of the Inland Empire; Past, Present, and Future"

Program:	Local Indian Tribes of the Inland Empire; Past, Present, and Future - Lorene Sisquoc, Curator of the Sherman Indian Museum in Riverside, will discuss the historical, cultural, and material aspects of tribes of the inland empire. Lorene will augment her talk with displays of artifacts from the museum. Lorene Sisquoc was born and raised in Riverside, California. She is a member of the Fort Sill Apache Tribe and a descendant of the Mountain Cahuilla of Southern California. She is direct descendant of Mangas Coloradas, the last chief of the Mimbreno Apaches, Chief Loco of the Warm Springs Apaches and Mountain Cahuilla Net Manuel Largo.
Time:	Lunch = 12:00 Program = 1:00
Place:	Lunch = Alumni Dining Commons of the California Baptist University, 8432 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside Program = Copenbarger Room, California Baptist University, 8432 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside
Lunch:	Lunch will be on an individual basis in the Alumni Dining Commons at Cal Baptist University. Please check in downstairs, have lunch in the commons, then head upstairs for the 1:00 program.
Cost:	$15
RSVP	Required by Wednesday May 30.

Sunday, April 1, 2007

"Camp Anza"

Program:	Camp Anza: Part of Riverside's Contribution To The WW II War Effort And Its Post War Legacy. Frank Teurlay, through a multimedia presentation, will develop an overview of the Camp Anza Staging Area and its role as part of the Los Angeles Port of Embarkation during WW II. Troops passing through Camp Anza, were headed for the Pacific Theater. Their last 10 days on US soil before boarding a ship were spent at Camp Anza. After the war, troops were process through the camp on their way to their final discharge point. Basic camp functions will be described. A brief highlight of the post war land use will also be covered. Frank Teurlay was born and raised in Riverside, California. He attended school in the Alvord School District (Terrace Elementary, Arlanza Elementary, Wells Intermediate, and Norte Vista High School). He obtained a B.S. degree in Psychology from Occidental College in Los Angeles. Frank is currently in is 29th year of service with Pacific Bell (now AT&T). His current hobby is assembling a history of Camp Anza and the Arlanza Village.
Time:	12:00 noon
Place:	Copenbarger Room California Baptist University 8432 Magnolia Avenue Riverside
Lunch:	Lunch will be catered in the Copenbarger Room. Please check in downstairs, and then head up to the room.
Cost:	$15 per person
RSVP	Required by March 26