Etiwanda Historical Society

05/21/2026

05/01/2026

Save the date! Adobe Days is back, and this year it’s happening at the Andrés Pico Adobe in their beautiful park. Don’t miss the fun.

05/01/2026

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS OF THE ETIWANDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

TO: Members of the Etiwanda Historical Society

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual meeting of the Members of the Etiwanda Historical Society, a California non-profit corporation, will be held on May 30th, 2026, at 7150 Etiwanda Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, California, 91730, at 2:00 p.m. to consider and act on the following:

1. To elect Directors of the Corporation. The Board of Directors intends at the time of the meeting to present the following nominees for election:

Kate Alvarado
Veronica “Roni” Dawson
Hector Najera
Marina Smith-Worthington

Other nominations may be made from the floor.

2. To consider reports of the affairs of the Corporation.

3. To transact any other business that is within the powers of the Members.
Only Members in good standing will be entitled to vote at the meeting.
If you are unable to attend the meeting, please complete and return your Proxy. NO LATER THAN MAY 29th, 2026

If you are in need of membership and/or a proxy form please email our Membership Chair, Charlene Trost at:
[email protected]

Thank you,
Roni* Dawson, Secretary

04/16/2026

THIS SATURDAY! April 18 from 9am -4pm.
PLANT SALE

Spring has Sprung and the Etiwanda Historical Society is sharing its bounty. We are hosting a Plant Sale on Saturday, April 18 from 9am -4pm. Find costs 50% below big box store and local nursery prices !! Varieties include iris, succulents, senna, salvia, daylilies, lavender, penstemon,
trees, emu bush, and fortnight lilies in 4 inch, 1,2,and 5 gallon sizes.

After shopping, tour George Chaffey's restored 1874 home, site of the first electric light in Southern California. This living history museum displays many Chaffey family heirlooms including recently acquired Chaffey china. Tours are $5. The House will be open during the Plant Sale.

📍: 7150 Etiwanda Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga.

04/14/2026

Join our friends Thursday, April 23rd for a special presentation focused on our local history.

Calling all local history buffs 📜✨

Come learn all about the Robert E. Ellingwood Model Colony History Room!

Whether you’ve always been passionate about uncovering the past or you’re just starting to explore, this is the perfect place to discover the history of our community!

11/12/2025

THIS WEEKEND! Saturday, November 15th & Sunday, November 16th, 2025

9AM - 3PM

PLANT SALE, $5-$15.

Payments accepted: Cash or Check

10/15/2025

SLEEPY HOLLOW 🍂🎃

Returns to the Chaffey Garcia House Saturday, October 18th, 2025.

Since 2017, we have been providing our community with a one of a kind AUTUMNAL EVENT. Our version of Washington Irvings’ The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. HEADS WILL ROLL, as we Travel back in time, whilst enjoying Fall activities; bobbing for apples, pumpkin carving, pumpkin pie eating contest, pumpkin seed spitting contest, face painting, BBQ, Tavern Spirits, Music, shopping and of course our LIVE ACTORS who bring this story to life! Doors OPEN at 6:00 PM Grand Finale at 8:45PM.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! $75 per person (adults and minors who have their own seat) “Babes in Arms” FREE (lap sitting children, toddlers or babies).

Limited Seating due to venue capacity restrictions.

🎟️’s AVAILABLE NOW

Our Sleepy Hollow Dinner Show returns to The Chaffey Garcia House Saturday, October 18th, 2025.Since 2017, we have been providing our community with a one of a kind AUTUMNAL EVENT. Our version of Washington Irvings’ The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. HEADS WILL

09/22/2025

SLEEPY HOLLOW 🍂🎃

Returns to the Chaffey Garcia House Saturday, October 18th, 2025.

Since 2017, we have been providing our community with a one of a kind AUTUMNAL EVENT. Our version of Washington Irvings’ The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. HEADS WILL ROLL, as we Travel back in time, whilst enjoying Fall activities; bobbing for apples, pumpkin carving, pumpkin pie eating contest, pumpkin seed spitting contest, face painting, BBQ, Tavern Spirits, Music, shopping and of course our LIVE ACTORS who bring this story to life! Grand Finale at 8:45PM.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! $75 per person (adults and minors who have their own seat) “Babes in Arms” FREE (lap sitting children, toddlers or babies).

VIP CG Gravel Lot Parking $20.

Limited Seating due to venue capacity restrictions.

DON’T WAIT, TICKETS WILL SELL OUT.

🎟️’s AVAILABLE NOW
https://www.simpletix.com/e/sleepy-hollow-tickets-232502

In collaboration with:









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Menu:
BBQ MEATS
SALAD
MAC & CHEESE
POTATOES
DESSERT
PUNCH
COFFEE
TEA

Spirits 🍷🍻 available for additional purchase.

Vegetarian/Vegan Meals available upon request for more info please visit: www.FrolickingChronicles.com

09/14/2025

Next Saturday, September 20th 🐴 will be hosting their fundraising event at The Chaffey Garcia House. 🤠

HOUSE TOURS will be available during this event $10 per person

Hope to see you!!

TICKET AVAILABLE NOW!!

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09/08/2025

THIS SATURDAY WE WILL BE CLOSED. You can find us supporting our friends Hidden Oaks | Retreat Center

Alta Loma Riding Club will also be in attendance with photo opportunities.

Please join us at Hidden Oaks on Saturday, September 13th to celebrate the cultural significance of this beautiful venue formerly known as “El Rancho Grande”.

FREE EVENT. Please visit www.hiddenoaksretreat.com to RSVP