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Humboldt County Historical Society |
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Visit the Gross-Wells-Barnum House during open hours Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 12-4 pm Thursday 4-8 pm
Historical Lecture Series Saturday, December 5, 1:30PM Eureka Public Library Meeting Room Julie Clark, Ranger Falk
![]() Humboldt Historian; Fall, 2009The Winter, 2009 issue will be mailed during the first week in December.
Humboldt County Historical Society Email NewsletterThe October issue of the Historical Society Newsletter has been emailed. If you would like to receive this in your email, contact us at hchs@humboldthistory.org . Please include your full name, mailing address, phone number and email address. The newsletter is published quarterly. PLEASE VISIT US SOON The offices and research library of the Humboldt County Historical Society are located at the former home of the late Helen Wells Barnum. Built by her maternal grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Reuben Gross, in 1902, the beautiful two-story Colonial Revival style house was donated to the Society in 1993 through Mrs. Barnum's estate.
Our headquarters is staffed by professionals and volunteers. Visitors are welcome to ask advice on projects, and to use our extensive library to seek information.
P.O. Box 8000
Those visiting the Humboldt County Historical Society are reminded that the Office and Research Center are located in a residential neighborhood, and parking is often limited. When you visit, please consider parking in the metered lot at the corner of 8th and G Street, one block west of the Society. Those with mobility limitations are welcome and encouraged to park in the Society's driveway. Otherwise, please be respectful of our neighbors. |
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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY SHALL FURTHER AN UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF ALL PEOPLES, PLACES, EVENTS, AND ACTIVITIES OF HUMBOLDT COUNTY AND RELATED AREAS. THE SOCIETY SHALL ACCOMPLISH THIS BY ACQUIRING, CREATING, PRESERVING, INTERPRETING AND DISSEMINATING HISTORICAL INFORMATION AND BY ASSISTING OTHERS TO DO THE SAME. © 1997 - 2009 | |