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Pajaro Valley Historical Association

General Agency Information
Name: Pajaro Valley Historical Association
Address: 332 E. Beach St.
PO Box: 623
Watsonville,  CA  95076
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Contact Information
Primary Phone: 831-722-0305
Fax: 831-722-5501
Email: info@pajarovalleyhistory.org
Website: http://www.pajarovalleyhistory.org/
Hours
Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Wednesday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Thursday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Details
Description: PVHA is a member-supported nonprofit primarily staffed by volunteers. Included are the Bockius-Orr Historic Home (National Register)and Gardens, the Snyder Archive and a small exhibit area of Pajaro Valley artifacts in the Carriage House. The association is open to the public free of charge. The archive includes many historic resources used by teachers, students, researchers and writers. Use of the archive is by appointment. Group and school tours are available by reservation.

Donation: Historical photos, clothing, accessories, furniture and texts.

FEES: For rental of facilities for special events; for copies of photos, printed materials, etc. ordered from the archive.
Mission: The primary objectives and purposes of this association shall be: To promote interest in the history of the Pajaro Valley (covers parts of Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey Counties). To gather items including furniture, costumes, photographs, paintings, documents, and other artifacts of historical value.
Facilities: if you would like to rent our beautiful gardens and outdoor spaces for a private event, please contact our Rental Manager, Mrs. Alice Bankhead at (831)722-2087 or email her at alicebankhead@aol.com
Publications: Newsletter, three times a year
Languages other than English: Can Arrange for Others
Accommodations for Disabled Persons: Varies Depending on Location
Public Transportation: Available Within Four Blocks
Eligibility: Open to All
Fees: See Description Notes
Areas Served: Pajaro Valley
Physical Location: Watsonville
Funding Source: Memberships
Officials/Contact Persons
Officials: Jodi Frensley
Office Admin.
Subject Headings
Subject Headings: Archives
Facilities/Community Centers
Historic Landmark Preservation
History Museums
Local/Regional History Museums
Private Nonprofits
This agency was last updated on March 6, 2018.