COMING EVENTS & Announcements
2025 Dues are $10 Per Person for the Year
Annual membership dues for the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society are $10 per person per year. A lifetime membership is $100. Dues may be paid at any of our meetings or events. Or, you may mail your check made out to the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society, and send it to
San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society
P.O. Box 331
Beaumont CA 92223
All are welcome to join.
October 9, 2025: The Story of Cabazon’s Incorporation
On Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, 6:30 p.m.: Back in the 1950s, gambling interests persuaded the residents of Cabazon to make the tiny hamlet a city, which would allow gambling in the desert. Despite some good reasons and some bad, Cabazon’s cityhood did not work out, and in 1972, it was disincorporated. Local historian Steve Lech will delve int
On Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, 6:30 p.m.: Back in the 1950s, gambling interests persuaded the residents of Cabazon to make the tiny hamlet a city, which would allow gambling in the desert. Despite some good reasons and some bad, Cabazon’s cityhood did not work out, and in 1972, it was disincorporated. Local historian Steve Lech will delve into the reasons for incorporation, some of the shenanigans that went on before and during cityhood, and the eventual return of Cabazon to the County of Riverside. The program is hosted by the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society; it’s free, and all are welcome! Location: Beaumont Woman’s Club Community Center, 306 E. 6th St., Beaumont.
November 13, 2025: Celebrating Local Military Veterans
November 13, 2025: Celebrating Local Military Veterans
On Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, 6:30 p.m., the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society will honor local military veterans and those serving currently! It’s free, and all are welcome! Location: Beaumont Woman’s Club Community Center, 306 E. 6th St., Beaumont.
December 11, 2025: Cookie Exchange
December 13, 2025: Visit Historical Society Exhibit at the Olde Tyme Christmas Festival at Gilman Ranch
November 13, 2025: Celebrating Local Military Veterans
On Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025,
6:30 p.m., the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society will host a Cookie Exchange! Bring some sweets to share and/or come to taste! It’s free, and all are welcome! Location: Beaumont Woman’s Club Community Center, 306 E. 6th St., Beaumont.
December 13, 2025: Visit Historical Society Exhibit at the Olde Tyme Christmas Festival at Gilman Ranch
December 13, 2025: Visit Historical Society Exhibit at the Olde Tyme Christmas Festival at Gilman Ranch
December 13, 2025: Visit Historical Society Exhibit at the Olde Tyme Christmas Festival at Gilman Ranch
On Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025,
10 a.m.-4 p.m., the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society will display our traveling history exhibit at Gilman Ranch’s Old Tyme Christmas Fair. 1901 W. Wilson Ave., Banning.
ABOUT US
Our meetings
Sharing and preserving local history
Focus on the pass area
An all-volunteer organization, the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society meets the second Thursday evening of each month, September through June. Meetings are free and open to all members and nonmembers.
Focus on the pass area
Sharing and preserving local history
Focus on the pass area
Founded in 1989, the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society explores the history of Banning, Beaumont, Cabazon, Cherry Valley and
San Timoteo Canyon.
Sharing and preserving local history
Sharing and preserving local history
Sharing and preserving local history
The San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society educates the community about the pass area’s rich history and collects historical and current items of all sorts for our archive.
Contact us
For news & historical facts, join our Facebook page: San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society
Society membership is $10 per person, per year.
Mail check to P.O. Box 331, Beaumont, CA 92223
