Western Sonoma County Historical Society

Western Sonoma County Historical Society 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 t

wo 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

The Analy and El Molino High School newspapers are now available to view FOR FREE at newspapers.com. The West County Mu...
04/30/2026

The Analy and El Molino High School newspapers are now available to view FOR FREE at newspapers.com. The West County Museum team captured every page image and submitted the collection. Thank you to all who loaned or donated their newspapers. There are missing papers, so if you have one contact the Museum so we can get them included. 707-829-6711

Here is a link to the Analy newspapers: https://www.newspapers.com/browse/united-states/california/sebastopol/the-analyan_45763
To view the El Molino papers, from the same link, in the "city" drop down find Forestville.

ONLY THE HIGH SCHOOL PAPERS CAN BE VIEWED FOR FREE. Navigating to any other newspaper you will be prompted for a paid subscription.
THANK YOU NEWSPAPERS.COM (Carl Carter)

The Apple Blossom Parade starts at 10 a.m. tomorrow. It's a fun time for old and new lovers of Sebastopol. It is the bi...
04/25/2026

The Apple Blossom Parade starts at 10 a.m. tomorrow. It's a fun time for old and new lovers of Sebastopol. It is the biggest fund raiser for the Sebastopol Chamber of Commerce who has been supporting our community since early 1900s. Here is a fun article from 1909.
Then Sunday the West County Museum will open its newest exhibit all about the grocery stores in Sebastopol from the 1890's to present day. I bet there are many of you who worked at one of these stores or related to store owners. Come on down

The hot topic in Sebastopol revolves around a new grocery store. Stop in at the museum for a look at our grocery stores...
04/16/2026

The hot topic in Sebastopol revolves around a new grocery store. Stop in at the museum for a look at our grocery stores from the 1890s to present day. Opens April 26th and the following Saturday and Sundays from 11-2.
Flyer credit goes to Ron Blair of Ron Blair Signs.

If you like trains and Sebastopol History you’ll probably want to attend this event sponsored by the Western Sonoma Co H...
02/03/2026

If you like trains and Sebastopol History you’ll probably want to attend this event sponsored by the Western Sonoma Co Historical Society!

Railroad historian and former Northwestern Pacific and Southern Pacific officer Fred Codoni will discuss the history of the railroad in Sonoma County, from the early horse-drawn streetcars – ‘horse car lines’ – to the formation of the Petaluma & Santa Rosa Railroad (P&SR) that went through Sebastopol.

The museum is closed this weekend due to illness. Sorry for the inconvience We hope to be back next weekend. We are a v...
01/11/2026

The museum is closed this weekend due to illness. Sorry for the inconvience We hope to be back next weekend. We are a volunteer driven organization so when we don’t have docents we need to close. Please sign up to learn about being a docents so we keep our doors open to the public. Don’t miss the current exhibit! It’s a great display of our town history!!

12/08/2025

If you haven’t had enough holiday songs yet, here are the three Fischer sisters accompanied by society members. This happened today, Sunday, at Sebastopol‘s Museum during their holiday sale. One more day for you to take advantage of some wonderful items at great prices. Monday from 10 to 3.

Audrey made this beautiful ornament at our craft table. Come on down. West County Museum, 261 So Main St, Sebastopol. Ou...
12/06/2025

Audrey made this beautiful ornament at our craft table. Come on down. West County Museum, 261 So Main St, Sebastopol. Our holiday shop is open from 10-3. 12/5-12/8.

Come by the West County Museum, 261 So Main St, Sebastopol for a closer look at the items for sale. today, Sunday and Mo...
12/06/2025

Come by the West County Museum, 261 So Main St, Sebastopol for a closer look at the items for sale. today, Sunday and Monday from 10-3 each day. Our first endeavor at a Christmas boutique, made possible by The Legacy Shop, Sebastopol.

12/05/2025

Friday, Dec 5th to Monday, Dec 8th
Featuring new and pre-loved holiday goods, lovingly made holiday wreaths, kids crafts, free refreshments, and fun events, this is a not-to-miss weekend!

Help us preserve Sebastopol’s history and support our FREE museum!

The Holiday Store at the Depot (aka West Co Museum)is a place to enjoy some holiday happiness Dec 5-8th! Meet this happy...
12/03/2025

The Holiday Store at the Depot (aka West Co Museum)is a place to enjoy some holiday happiness Dec 5-8th! Meet this happy fellow Fri at 11:00 or closing day Mon at 1:00! Photo opportunity near the decorated yellow boxcar!!
AND fun shopping!! And thank you for supporting your museum!🤶🏻🎅🏻261 S Main Sebastopol. Hot chocolate anyone?

11/23/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!
When your leftovers are gone, it’s time to think about “The Holiday Store at the Depot!”
Bargain Decor for sale!
Dec 5-8 @ West Co Museum

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