Kern River Valley Historical Society

Scholarships given to high school students who qualify and have enrolled in a college or university. Elementary school history and art contests and prizes. History classes provided for public attendance free of charge.maintenance and upkeep of museum building and its contents of historical value including an original log cabin on the premises which was restored to its original state with original materials; maintenance and upkeep of an original 1926 graham truck, covered wagon, original stagecoach and farm equipment; indian artifacts, items of the local community of a historical nature, photographs, maps, etc. By 150 or more volunteers who donate their time. Purchase and placement of plaques of a historical nature throughout the kern river valley. Operation of a small gifr shop in the museum by a volunteer staff for six hours a day, four days a week. Yearly visitors number over 10,000. Tours available of the historical walker house and its contents for students and visitors. Annual his