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Welcome to the

Val Verde

Historical

Society

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celebrating a legacy

Honoring and Documenting

Val Verde's Place in History

The Val Verde Historical Society collects, preserves, exhibits and makes accessible to the public materials and knowledge to support and promote understanding of Val Verde’s history, culture, and arts.


The Val Verde Historical Society is a registered 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit organization.

Our Mission
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past, present, future

Our Mission

Dedicated to preserve, collect, research, interpret, and restore historical information, items, buildings of Val Verde, California's famed resort community established for Black People at a time when they were barred from many public recreational areas.

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Upcoming Events

We work to keep traditional events alive right here in Val Verde including a Black History Month Celebration, Juneteenth, and a Labor Day Celebration. 

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Many of these events have been taking place dating back to the 1950s.

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Events
  • Juneteenth Celebration for Val Verde's 100!
    Juneteenth Celebration for Val Verde's 100!
    Juneteenth Celebration for Val Verde's 100!
    Sat, Jun 22
    Val Verde Community Park
    Jun 22, 2024, 11:00 AM
    Val Verde Community Park , 30300 Arlington St, Castaic, CA 91384, USA
    Jun 22, 2024, 11:00 AM
    Val Verde Community Park , 30300 Arlington St, Castaic, CA 91384, USA
    Join us in celebrating African American History during Val Verde's 100th year!
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  • Back to Val Verde for Val Verde's 100!
    Back to Val Verde for Val Verde's 100!
    Back to Val Verde for Val Verde's 100!
    Sat, Aug 31
    Val Verde Community Park
    Aug 31, 2024, 11:00 AM
    Val Verde Community Park , 30300 Arlington St, Castaic, CA 91384, USA
    Aug 31, 2024, 11:00 AM
    Val Verde Community Park , 30300 Arlington St, Castaic, CA 91384, USA
    Join us in one of the longest running celebrations during Val Verde's 100th year!
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  • Val Verde 100 year Birthday! (Post poned)
    Val Verde 100 year Birthday! (Post poned)
    Val Verde 100 year Birthday! (Post poned)
    Date and time is TBD
    Location is TBD
    Date and time is TBD
    Location is TBD
    Date and time is TBD
    Location is TBD
    Join us in celebrating our beloved Val Verde turning 100! Fun, family friendly events will be taking place throughout the day including music, food, birthday cake, games, and more!
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learn and witness

The Archives

We are working diligently on organizing the wide variety of documents, photos, videos, interviews, audio and more capturing the amazing history of Val Verde, CA.

 

Ranging from the "Black Palm Springs" Era to the long spanning traditional events at the park continuing today. 

COMING SOON

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Archives
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Donate

As a 501c(3) we rely on donations to help support and sustain our current and future efforts of honoring the history of Val Verde, CA. 

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We are offering a variety of ways individuals or businesses can donate including monthly, quarterly, or one time allotments. 

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Please reach out to us if you have any questions or have any problems with the system we are using.  Also... 

Thank you so much!

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Contact Us

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Contact Us

Please reach out to get involved in our efforts to volunteer or donate. We always love hearing from others who have a connection to Val Verde and beyond. 

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Mailing Address:

31858 Castaic Road Ste #282

Castaic, CA 91384-3943

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Phone: 

818.231.5015

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Email:

info@valverdehistory.org

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Additional Updates on the Facebook Group

'Back to Val Verde Friends!'

Request to join here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1815334041912695/ 

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