Western Sonoma County Historical Society

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We're a non-profit supporting the West County Museum and Luther Burbank Experiment Farm in Sebastopol At 7781 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol. Main St., Sebastopol.

The Western Sonoma County Historical Society (WSCHS) is a non-profit organization founded in 1974 and incorporated in 1978 to help preserve and maintain the unique heritage of the West County area. Luther Burbank's Gold Ridge Experiment Farm (Gold Ridge Farm or GRF) is an ongoing project of preservation and restoration. West County Museum (WCM), located in the old downtown train station, mounts two or three new exhibits a year. 261 So. The Society also presents annual preservation awards to those who have done an outstanding job of preserving or restoring original architecture or, in building new structures, have kept the flavor and heritage of rural Western Sonoma County. WSCHS holds 4 General Meetings during the year; none in December. Meetings usually feature programs of a timely or historical theme and include a social hour. The Society supports the GRF and WCM with annual fund raising events. For latest updates please see our webpage and for selections from the Apple Press (mailed to members). If you would like to find out more about the Society, JOIN (click for form) or make donations to our farm preservation efforts, or enjoy a docent guided tour of the farm, please write to us or call: 707-829-6711

10/03/2026

HAVE YOU BEEN WANTING TO LIGHTEN YOUR STORAGE OF HOLIDAY ITEMS?

There are only a few opportunities left to drop off your new or gently used holiday items at the West County Museum, 261 So. Main Street for our annual Depot Sale the first weekend in December.

Bring your loved donation THIS Saturday from 9 to noon. The final three donation dates before the sale are October 17, October 31, and November 14th.

09/22/2026

All walking tours of the Sebastopol Cemetery Walk are sold out! There is still time to get a ticket for the sit down performance so don't wait! Saturday, October 3 at 5:00 pm at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church! Tickets are $50. a fundraiser for the WSCHS!

09/02/2026

Cemetery Walk tickets are now available. Oct. 2nd or Oct 3rd. Several tours to choose from. $50 a piece and all proceeds go to the WSCHS to preserve and protect programs for the Luther Burbank Farm and the West County Museum. Tickets at https://www.wschs.org/calendar/ or use this QR Code

09/01/2026

Hello history lovers. The West County Museum’s next exhibit will focus on the WPA projects in west county. It was 90 years ago that many projects were completed or in the works. And we will include CCC camps in the area.

The exhibit will open in January. In the mean time we are asking you folks to look along the roadways and find, detail, and photograph any WPA stamps you may see.
Contact the museum here, by phone 707-829-6711, or email; [email protected]

The WPA stamp you see here is located at the Analy High School. It was recently saved from removal for a sidewalk improvement, thanks to your Historical Society.

08/27/2026

I need some help identifying any of these men. It came from the Forestville Historical Society and penciled note Trenton Druids. Thanks for any help you can give.

08/22/2026

Today is a donation drop off day at the West County Museum. Your gently used or new holiday items will be much appreciated. 261 S. Main St., Sebastopol 9 AM to noon.
We received this wonderful porcelain head, Sinter Klaas from a generous donor.

08/01/2026

Is the heat keeping you in doors? Perfect time to sort through those Holiday storage boxes and bring to the West County Museum for their Depot Holiday Sale. The dates for donation of your gently used or new Holiday items for the month of August are the 8th and 22nd from 9 a.m. to noon.
We'll be waiting for you.

06/19/2026

Another opportunity to donate your gently or new Holiday items at The West Co Museum. This Saturday from 9 to noon at the back door of the Museum. 261 So. Main Street, Sebastopol.

Look for our Nutcracker out front. Further donation dates are July 11 and July 24. The “Holiday Store at the Depot” is December 4, 5, 6, 2026.

Thank you for supporting your local museum❤️❤️❤️

Address

Sebastopol, CA

Telephone

+17078296711

Website

https://www.wschs.org/

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