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The Whittier Historical Society was formed in 1970 and its immediate purpose was to start a Museum in the city of Whittier. Through the efforts of several determined individuals, a building was purchased and the Whittier Museum was open to the public in 1983. Since that time, the Whittier Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving and displaying the first 100 years of Whittier history and beyond. The Whittier Museum is completely supported by donations, grants and fundraisers. The Whittier Historical Society is committed to keeping the Whittier Museum open for school and special tours as well as to the public free of charge.

The Whittier Historical Society is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (C) (3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended. Therefore, it is not organized for the private gain of any individual or other organization. The specific purposes of the Whittier Historical Society are to:

  • Discover, collect, preserve, and display objects, documents, photographs, literary or artistic works, and other articles or materials which may establish or illustrate the history of Whittier, the Whittier area, and the State of California .

  • Maintain the Whittier Museum and the Museum's Collections for the education and enjoyment of the general public, as well as for research.

  • Supervise the operation and maintenance of the Bailey House in conjunction with the City of Whittier .

  • Educate the community in preserving structures and sites in the Whittier area having historical significance.

  • Publish and disseminate information to promote appreciation and enjoyment of the above by the widest possible number of residents of the Whittier area and its environs.

1 WHS (English) Brochure
1 WHS (Spanish) Brochure
 

About the Museum-

The Whittier Museum is owned and operated by the Whittier Historical Society and features exhibits of life in early Whittier .

Docents conduct tours of the museum for weekend visitors. School Tours are by appointment only.

 

"The mission of the Whittier Historical Society is to collect, preserve, and exhibit materials of historical significance to the history of the greater Whittier are."

 

  

Kid's Stuff

The Children's gallery offers discovery and hands-on opportunities to explore Whittier's past. The School House class room contains several old school desks, quaker dress-up costumes and more. Everything in the School House room is hands-on to allow kids to experience what a class room setting would have been like around the turn of the century.

 

 

Community Outreach

The Whittier Museum has 3 History Trunks available for local Schools to rent. These trunks are provided to assist teachers with a "hands on" lesson plans on history of Whittier.

 

  

Traveling Trunk Content

1 Unit of study notebook
1 At the museum notebook
25 Whittier, Long Ago & Today textbooks
27 copies of Reader's Theatre scripts
1 Two tales of a city story
1 California Indians booklet
1 Old Whittier 1904 book
1 Picture Postcard History of Whittier
1 Whittier's Autobiography brochure
1 Whittier Family Homestead brochure
1 Jonathan Bailey House brochure
1 Postcards on Whittier
1 Stuffed Friday Squirrel
1 Plastic orange
1 Plastic lemon
6 Walnuts
2 Hand puppets - Jonathan & Rebecca Bailey
1 Slate blackboard
3 plastic inner storage boxes.

 

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