About

Arcadia Historical Society seeks to educate, inform, and involve the community in the preservation and celebration of the heritage of Arcadia, California.

The Society holds three general membership meetings each year — in November, January and May. In addition to special events for members the Society holds an annual meeting in May of each year. At the Annual Meeting, members in good standing are eligible to vote for the Historical Society’s Board of Directors.

The Historical Society’s current president is Ed Andersen. View list of the current Arcadia Historical Society Board of Directors.

History Of Arcadia Historical Society

In the fall of 1952, the Historical Committee of the Arcadia Woman’s Club sponsored an organizational meeting with the intent to form a group that would help preserve the history of Arcadia. The meeting was well attended, and 101 people became Charter Members of Arcadia Historical Society. Six months later, as the group began developing its policies and procedures, membership grew to 166.

Purposes of the organization would be to provide a place for fellowship, collect historical data and relics, preserve historic sites and traditions, and to participate in community observances of a civic and cultural nature that emphasize historical aspects.

In 1954, the organization became incorporated and received its non-profit status.