San Joaquin County Historical Society and Museum

06/17/2026

Guided tours of the San Joaquin County Historical Museum are back, starting this Saturday, June 10th!

Follow along with one of our educated docents as they take you on a journey through the Museum and into San Joaquin County’s fascinating past. With stops in each of our exhibit buildings and special focus paid to important and unique artifacts and stories, you’ll come away with an even deeper appreciation for local history.

Tours are $5 per person in addition to regular admission (free for members). Tours begin promptly at 10:00am and last approximately two hours.

Tour dates: June 20th, July 18th, and August 15th.

Pre-registration is required. Contact the Musuem by emailing [email protected] or by calling (209) 331-2055.

06/17/2026

America’s Favorite Small Town: The National Honor has the City of Lodi Buzzing!! 👏

Lodi, Ca. – Residents, visitors, employees and businesses are over the moon that the City of Lodi has been recognized as America’s Favorite Small Town by Parade Magazine. Chosen from hundreds of submissions, advancing through a field of 40 finalists, and earning enough votes to reach the national Top 10, Lodi’s unique charm, strong sense of connection and vibrant community ultimately propelled it to the number one spot.

Mayor Ramón Yepez celebrates the honor:

“I’m thrilled for Lodi and proud to see our community receive this recognition. Lodi’s geography, industry, culture and history have helped shape the city we know and love today. Everything people see and experience here can be traced back to generations of residents who cared deeply about this community and helped make it what it is.

Lodi continues to build on its stand-out reputation for an exceptional quality of life, one-of-a-kind visitor experiences, and thoughtful growth. I hope everyone has the opportunity to visit Lodi at least once and discover what makes our city so special.”

Prior to this recognition, the City announced its expanded festivities for its 4th of July at the Lake event to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. Now, being named America’s Favorite Small Town is the cherry on top.

Read more about Lodi’s journey to becoming America’s Favorite Small Town here 👉 https://parade.com/travel/the-california-town-that-inspired-a-classic-1969-rock-anthem-just-won-a-major-national-award

06/03/2026

Thank you Lodinews for sharing about the upcoming grand opening celebration for the Pioneer Village!

The San Joaquin County Historical Museum will celebrate the grand opening of its new Pioneer Village from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Micke Grove Park.

05/20/2026

To all who donated yesterday during , THANK YOU! With your help we raised an amazing $15,800!

We are honored to have the support of the community as we continue to in our work of preserving, sharing, and celebrating the diverse stories of San Joaquin County’s past.

05/19/2026

Today is the day!

It’s time to show your support for the work the San Joaquin County Historical Museum is doing by donating to our 209Gives campaign! For the past few days, we’ve been highlighting several ways the Museum is making a difference. From helping kids learn important lessons and make lifelong memories through our education programs, to bringing generations together in celebration of their heritage, history isn’t just about “then” – history is TODAY!

From now until 11:59pm, visit our 209Gives page to make your donation and support our mission to preserve, share, and celebrate the history of San Joaquin County.

Let's reach our $30,000 goal! We can’t do it without YOU!

05/18/2026

From the heaviest machines like the Holt 75 and other tractors to the most delicate campaign buttons and military medals, each of the thousands of artifacts in our collection tells its own unique story.

You can make sure those stories are saved and told for generations to come. Be part of 209Gives TOMORROW and help us keep the past alive! Visit our link-in-bio to learn more and get ready to give!

05/17/2026

The San Joaquin County Historical Museum is proud to be the official records repository for the government of San Joaquin County, including The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department. We are also home to other invaluable archival collections including those of the Weber and Micke Families, The Stockton Record, The Yoshikawa Family, Rich Turner, and more!

Help support our archival preservation work, ensuring these collections continue to educate and inspire future generations. Join us for 209Gives on Tuesday, May 19th!

Visit our link-in-bio to learn more and get ready to give!

05/16/2026

Diversity makes us great! The history of San Joaquin County is a rich tapestry of diverse stories and unique experiences. By celebrating our differences, we find out what brings us together. From permanent spaces like our Native Peoples Gallery to temporary exhibits such as “Washington Street: The Heart and Soul of Stockton Chinatown,” “The Sikhs In America,” “The Forgotten History of the Filipino Farm Center,” and more, visitors to the San Joaquin County Historical Museum can take lessons from the past to create a brighter future.

Support exhibits and collections care here at the Museum by donating on Tuesday, May 19th during 209Gives. Visit our link-in-bio to learn more and get ready to give!

05/15/2026

Volunteers have been a cornerstone of the San Joaquin County Historical Museum from the beginning. In 1972, the first formally trained docents began leading tours of the Museum and educating guests about the thrilling history of San Joaquin County. Today, our knowledgeable and hardworking docents and other volunteers, known as Friends of the Museum, are as active as ever.

We are thankful today and every day for the vital role they play in heling the Museum achieve its goals of preserving, sharing, and celebrating the unique stories of San Joaquin County’s past.

You can show your support for our amazing volunteers by donating to the Museum during 209Gives on Tuesday, May 19th! Visit our link-in-bio to learn more and get ready to give!

05/14/2026

The countdown is ON! 209Gives is almost here and we need YOUR HELP to reach our $30,000 goal!

Here’s how to prepare for 209Gives:
- Mark your calendar for Tuesday, May 19.
- Follow the Museum on Facebook and Instagram.
- Be sure to share any posts about 209Gives. The more you share, the closer you help us get to our $30,000 goal!
- Talk it up! Tell everyone you know about 209Gives and how they can help you support your County Museum.
- Know that we appreciate you and your support of the Museum, its mission, and the history of San Joaquin County.