Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Supervisor Bill Horn pauses amid the Historical Society displays with Sandra Baxter of the Fallbrook Historical Society.
From left, Jack Story, president of the Fallbrook Historical Society; Earl McDougal, original member of the Barn Committee; and Supervisor Bill Horn enjoy a moment together during the dedication of the Barn festivities.
Attendees browse through the
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Historical Society’s dedication ceremony for its newest building, commonly referred to as “The Barn,” was held on Oct. 9. The building has been formally named the Donald J. Rivers Interpretive Center in honor of Don Rivers, former president of the Society from 1997-2003.
Society President Jack Story welcomed the crowd and Barn Committee Chair Bev McDougal thanked her committee before introducing Supervisor Bill Horn, whose support was instrumental they said in ensuring that this major addition to the Society’s Museum complex became a reality.
Supervisor Horn spoke of the importance of historical societies and of his commitment to preserving local history. He complimented the society and its members for their work and dedication, and then guests were invited inside the building to browse through the extensive collection of materials related to local agriculture and life in early Fallbrook.
In keeping with its historical roots, the society served home-made ice cream and home-made apple pie to 100 people. Wood carvers were on hand to display their craft and local quilters demonstrated the fine points of quilting. Cowboy Jack entertained the guests while they browsed through the displays.
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