Lake Elsinore Historical Society Website

EVENTS & NEWS

2010-2011 Officers

At the February meeting, the Nominating Committee presented their slate of officers to be elected for the coming year as follows:
President - Ruth Atkins
Second Vice President - Floyd Berger
Secretary - Thomas Vose

Because there were no nominations from the floor, the above officers have been elected and will join the other officers who are:

First Vice President - Linda Ridenour
Third Vice President - Jymmie Golden
Treasurer - Hermann Dreier
Parliamentarian - Leiloni Purcell

Do you have any special stories about the Elsinore Naval and Military School?

We are writing a history about ENMS and are looking for historical facts. Please give us a note about your story to include in the history

Welcome to our newest member Mary Ann Partin Mealey!

Do you want to go on a field trip?

There are several places you might enjoy visiting as follows:

1. Historic Corona Heritage Park and Museum on West Foothill Parkway in Corona

2. Gilman Ranch located in Banning. There is a lovely ranch house, museum, and picnic tables under a grove of olive trees

We will have more details about both locations at the February meeting and we can decide if we want to take a field trip

The year 2009 is now behind us and we are hopeful 2010 will be one of good health and happiness for the members of the Lake Elsinore Historical Society. And, we hope it is a fruitful year for our museums as they grow through the donations of wonderful artifacts to add to our collections.

While the Executive Committee works very hard to make the programs of the Society ones that you will enjoy, we would like to hear ideas from you. Do you have a subject we should cover? Do you know of a fundraising type of function to help increase our bank account? In short, let us hear from you so LEHS will continue on its growth path for the benefit of the great community of Lake Elsinore.

1925 American LaFrance Fire Engine

The first fire engine owned by the City of Lake Elsinore had a broken clutch and it has been repaired by the City of Lake Elsinore's Maintenance Crew. It was restored by the Lake Elsinore Historical Society and a committee chaired by LEHS Member Russ Burns. We are delighted it was in the Put Unity in the Community Parade held on November 21, 2009 and was one of the parade's highlights. Elsinore No. 1 is a beauty and we are very proud to have this treasure to show off to the community! Presently, Elsinore No.1 resides at Fire Station #85 at McVicker Park

Historic Downtown Lake Elsinore Next Exit

California State Historic Brown Signs have been installed by the City of Lake Elsinore. The signs were erected recently on Interstate 15 at the northbound and southbound exits to Main Street with arrows pointing to the City's nostalgic downtown district

Museum Hours

Main Street Museum:
Saturday - 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Museum and Research Library:
Wednesdays - 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

If a group wishes to tour either the Main Street Museum or the Museum and Research Library, please leave a message at (951) 245-4986