Welcome to Vista Historical Society & Museum at Rancho Minerva

A vital part of Vista’s heritage is the Vista Historical Society’s Museum at Rancho Minerva, where staff and docents preserve and honor the past while serving the present.

 

REQUEST FOR HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS


Nominations are now open for 2025 selections for the Vista Hall of Fame, which is sponsored by the Vista Historical Society. The Hall of Fame celebrates Vista’s history by highlighting individual accomplishments in support of Vista. A minimum of two members will be elected to the Hall of Fame each year. One of these members will be from the Regular division and one from the Early Residents division. PLEASE CLICK THE READ MORE BUTTON FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON NOMINATION CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES.

 

Rent the Rancho Minerva Grounds Today for Your Event!

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Planning a wedding, quinceanaria, or a class or family reunion? Anniversaries, birthdays, receptions, speaker events... This vintage 1933 ranch style property, nestled in the foothills of Vista, is the perfect setting. Special events are even more special on the Vista Historical Society Museum grounds, at beautiful Rancho Minerva.

SAMPLE EVENT

 

New! Historical Videos...

Click here to visit our growing catalog of videos about Vista.

VIDEO HISTORY OF VISTA

 

NEW! BUY A BRICK FUNDRAISER

The Vista Historical Society is starting a new fundraiser. For $150, you can have three lines inscribed on a brick that will be placed on the Museum grounds, beginning with areas along the walkways.