Vista Historical Society and Museum

EMERGENCY APPEAL Your Vista Historical Museum has been faced with a water main break, and we are in the process of repairing the problem. This will cost several thousand dollars,,, Not in our budget!! Due to the Covid-19 shut down, as mandated by the state, we have been forced to cancel all of our fundraising activities for 2020. Consequently, our operating funds are rapidly dwindling, and we need your financial help. Any monies the membership, concerned groups, or individu...als can donate will be greatly appreciated. (Note! A good time for a year end tax deduction.) Thank you in advance for any financial help you can provide to your museum. Donations can be given through the Vista Historical Society & Museum website or our mailing address is P. O. Box 1032, Vista, Ca 92085. Yours Truly A.E. "Spike" Harvey V.H.S. Board President

Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, we have had to cancel our Christmas party scheduled for December 13, 2020. Hopefully we will be able to hold our Christmas Party in 2021. The 2021 Christmas Party is tentatively scheduled for December 12, 2021.

Because of the descent of San Diego County into the Purple Tier, the Vista Historical Museum is closed until the health rules allow reopening.

The Vista Historical Museum is currently not open for tours. Beginning November 18, the Vista Historical Museum will again be open for scheduled tours only. All tours are free. We will be open for tours most Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 am to 2 pm. Tours of up to two hours for up to four people can be booked by calling 760-630-0444 or e mailing [email protected] a minimum 24 hours in advance. Only one tour group is allowed in the museum at a time. All tours will include temperature check and social distancing. Masks are required at all times. For more information call 760-630-0444.

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The Vista Historical Society Old Fashioned Pit Barbecue, scheduled for Saturday October 3, 2020 has been canceled due the pandemic. It will be rescheduled next year for more information call 760-630-0444.

BBQ AT THE MUSEUM CHANGED TO OCTOBER 3 By Jack Larimer The Vista Historical Society and Museum at Rancho Minerva announces a new date for our annual Old Fashioned Pit Barbeque, Our new date is Saturday, October 3, 2020 at our museum from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. health rules permitting. The cost will be $25 for adults and $5 for children 10 years and younger. The meat will be cooked on site in our deep pit barbeque. The menu will also include great side dishes' and. Dessert. Wine a...nd beer will be available for an additional $3 per glass. There will also be great entertainment. We will have popcorn and cotton candy for all. There will again be an apple dessert contest. Bring your favorite apple dessert for judging to attempt and win a cash prize of $100 for 1st place, $50 for 2nd place, or $25 for 3rd place. Raffle prizes will be available. Sponsorships for the event are available, and each $100 donation will receive two free barbeque dinners. Reservations are not required. For additional information or to purchase tickets, contact the museum at 760-630-0444. Make sure to put us on your calendar and come and join us for a wonderful evening at the museum. See more

Beginning September 9, 2020, the Vista Historical Museum will be open for scheduled tours only. We will be open for tours most Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 am to 2 pm. Tours of up to two hours for up to four people can be booked by calling 760-630-0444 or e mailing [email protected] a minimum 48 hours in advance. Only one tour group is allowed in the museum at a time. All tours will include temperature check and social distancing. Masks are required at all times. For more information call 760-630-0444. .