The Heritage Society of Pacific Grove

Good Old Days:
The Heritage Society maintains an information booth and displays some of our treasures from the Barn. Good Old Days is held the first weekend in April each year.

Heritage House Awards:
Each year, in conjunction with National Preservation Week, we honor those buildings which have recently been remodeled, renovated or newly constructed in an exemplary manner. Awards will be presented during a ceremony held at the Pacific Grove Museum in May each year. Nominate a house for an award.

Photo Contest :
We celebrate the talent of Matt Kelley's Photography class at Pacific Grove High School, as his students take photos of historic homes and buildings in the city. Awards are given to the top three winners and all participants work is on display on the second Friday in May each year at the Pacific Grove Museum. Click HERE to view homes that are celebrating their Centennial in 2009, as photographed by the students.

Heritage Houses for the Birds:
Welcome fall by attending our annual fundraiser with creative bird houses made by local merchants and members to be auctioned off to the highest bidder. This event is held the first Sunday in October.

Artists in Chautaqua :
Join us as we celebrate artists and craftsperson's from in and around the Pacific Grove area, bring your wallet because you'll have the opportunity to purchase items from your favorites. This event is held the first Sunday in October.

Historic Home Tour:
A wonderful opportunity to view some of our beautiful historic homes, this event is sponsored by Pacific Grove Heritage Society, Chamber of Commerce and The Pacific Grove Art Center. This event is held the first Sunday in October.

Christmas at the Inns:
This is an evening tour of the beautiful Bed and Breakfast Inns in Pacific Grove and the surrounding area. It is co-sponsored by the P. G. Chamber of Commerce and The Heritage Society of Pacific Grove. This event is held the first Tuesday and Wednesday in December.

If you are interested in volunteering for any of our events, please contact us:
Email: info@pacificgroveheritage.org or call 831 (372-2898).

Shop with us at Cafe Press :

Help support the Heritage Society by purchasing merchandise from Cafe Press that boosts the beautiful artwork by Les Ellis. Les has captured some of the beautiful buildings and homes in our lovely town.

Shop with us at Shop for Museums :

Do you shop on-line? If so, consider making your purchase through the Shop for Museums website and the merchants will make a donation to the Heritage Society of Pacific Grove. You'll find many of the major merchants on this site, shop here and select the Heritage Society of Pacific Grove.