About Us

About Us

The Colusi County Historical Society is a Non-Profit Organization dedicated to the preservation, documentation and dissemination of the history of Colusa, Glenn and Tehama Counties which at one time, were part of Colusi County, one of twenty-seven original counties of California.

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The Mission

The Colusi County Historical Society was organized in 1951 to develop, for both the young and the old, an understanding and respect for our rich and unique cultural background; Perpetuate the memories of those who have lived and done things for the betterment of their county, state and nation; Preserve pioneer history through biographical sketches, diaries, letters, memoirs, etc., so that the past will enrich the future; Provide accurate records of the present day that will serve as history for the future; Provide material and diffuse historical information and; Provide a repository in a central location for the collection of artifacts, printed material, pictures, art, clothing and all objects of historical interest or value.

The Meetings

The Colusi County Historical Society has three luncheon meetings annually. All meetings are held on a Saturday and they begin at noon. The "Annual Meeting" is in February and it is held in Colusa. The "Spring Meeting" is in May and it is held in Glenn County. The "Fall Meeting" is in October and it is held in Tehama County. Each meeting features a distinguished speaker discussing some facet of the area's history. The meetings give each member the opportunity to meet old friends and acquaintances and also to meet new ones. If you have any roots in any of these three counties, Colusa, Glenn or Tehama, you will probably find at least one distant cousin at any of our meetings. It may be one whom you never knew existed.

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Wagon Wheels

"Wagon Wheels" is the Semi-Annual Publication of the Colusi County Historical Society, first published in May, 1951. Over the years the contributors to "Wagon Wheels" have written extensively about the history of Colusa, Glenn and Tehama Counties and about the people living there.

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Officers

President ......................................................	........................... Charles A. Martin, Chico
Vice President .............................................	....................................... Ray Lyon, Orland
Recording Secretary .................................	............................ Billiejean Durst, Grimes
Financial Secretary ....................................	................................... Terri Harter, Colusa
Treasurer ......................................................	.......................... James Lambert, Willows

Directors

Clark Cook, Rocklin	Jerry Clark, Willows
Walter Dodd, Corning	Charles Yerxa, Colusa
Dr. Richard L. Johnson, Colusa	Dr. Marvin E. Locke, Red Bluff
Dixie LaGrande, Williams	Dr. Gene H. Russell, Orland
Donna Stokes, Colusa	Vacant

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