The library has an area dedicated to a growing history museum and a genealogy center. Toward the rear of the library, visitors will find an assortment of books that tell the story of the early days of the region. Also on display are just a few of the many artifacts that have been either collected or donated to the Historical Society. Among the Historical Society’s artifacts are a sizable collection of photographs, some that hang on the library’s walls.
Goals
The Loomis Basin Historical Society was founded in 1993 for the purpose of discovering, collecting, preserving, and making accessible the history and heritage of the Loomis Basin Area. The Historical Society works to identify and preserve places of historical interest and promote public awareness of the history of the Loomis Basin; to educate the public on the importance of the Loomis Basin’s role in the history of California and the United States; and to encourage the development of a Loomis Basin history museum. The Historical Society maintains the local history collection and curates special museum shows. Currently, the Historical Society has exhibition space at the Loomis Library and Community Learning Center.
Membership
Membership in the Society is open to all persons interested in the history of the Loomis Basin.
Membership Fees:
Individual Membership $10 per year
Additional Family Members $5 per year
Membership Applications can be picked up at the library in the Historical Society section.
Meetings and Presentations
Regular meetings of the Society are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 6pm in the Jessie Helms community room, all are welcome. In addition, the Loomis Basin Historical Society posts “Throwback Thursday” history topics on our Facebook page.
