Galt Area Historical Society

The membership in the GAHS has grown from four people in 1986 to more than 300 members today. It started because of concerns that older people who knew the history of the area were dying off. Founding members were concerned with preserving the South Sacramento Valley's history for future generations. Members work on preservation of history covering the areas of Arno, Clay, Colony, Elliott, Galt, Herald, Hicksville, Liberty, and Thornton. All funds raised go toward preservation!

Mission

The main goal of the Galt Area Historical Society (GAHS) is "Preserving the Irreplaceable".

Needs

Funding is needed to keep our historic properties open for tours, acquire and restore other historic properties, keep our children's programs running, and acquire Galt area historical artifacts.

Volunteers are needed to open and run our historic properties, assist in fund raising, run our educational programs, and assist in our restoration projects.

Historic artifacts are needed to add to our museum that helps tell the story of the Galt area.

The Liberty Schoolhouse is in the process of restoration back to its original appearance.

We're also in the preliminary stages of building an Events Center at the McFarland Ranch, which will become the focal point of new educational, cultural, community development, and social programs for all ages. Please consider a gift to our capital campaign.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Galt Area Historical Society

Tax id (EIN)

68-0122155

Mission Category

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Operating Budget

$100,001-$250,000

Organization Need

Funding: Program, Volunteers, Other, Funding: Other

Address

550 C Street
Galt, CA 95632

Service areas

Galt, CA, US

Phone

209-730-3127

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