The Idyllwild Area Historical Society invites the public to their annual
free Ice Cream Social, thanking the community for their ongoing support,
on Saturday, August 31. The event begins at noon and lasts until the ice
cream runs out. The Museum is the place for all things connected to
Idyllwild’s history. The permanent exhibits are a perfect introduction
to how this town got to be the way it is, focusing on the original
inhabitants, the arrival of logging, and the first attempts to develop
the valley, as well as some of our subcultures like rock climbing, and
the influence of the film and entertainment industry. They also maintain
the primary archive of artifacts and documents from our local past, with
archivists providing access to researchers and even answering queries
via email.

The museum is staffed by volunteer docents, and admission is always
free. Volunteering is a great way to serve the community while meeting
people and learning new things. No expertise is required, as the museum
itself does the explaining. The Ice Cream Social is an opportunity to
find out more about joining the Historical Society. You can learn more
at their website, including online issues of their Arti-Facts
Newsletter, at www.idyllwildhistory.org.

Idyllwild Area Historical Society Ice Cream Social, Saturday, August 31,
noon, IAHS Museum, 54470 North Circle Dr.