Simí Valley Historical Society’s core mission is to collect, preserve and present Simí Valley relevant Chumash, Spanish, Pioneer and Modern period history up to the incorporation of Simi Valley as a city.

The Historical Society was established in 1964.  The very first office and museum we maintained was the little library building which was moved to Strathearn Park in 1971.

In 1964 the Strathearn Family stated that they intended to donate the six-acre parcel of land and family home to be preserved as a historical landmark. In 1968 the land and the Strathearn House were donated to Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District.

The Historical Society moved to Strathearn Historical Park at that time, and has since managed historical programs, events and other historical aspects of the site.

The Historical Society is governed by a Board of Directors and relies on wonderful volunteers to give tours of the Park, produce special community events and teach the community our local history.

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The Founding Mothers