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(760) 630-0444

MUSEUM HOURS
Wed-Thu-Fri 10am-2:30pm

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2317 Old Foothill Dr.
Vista, CA 92084

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P.O.Box 1032
Vista, CA 92085

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The Vista Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (IRS number 95-3752966).

Vista Historical Society Annual Meeting 2025

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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.

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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.

 

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2025 Upcoming Events

May
17
Annual Meeting Annual Meeting
Shadowridge Country Club
May
25
Strawberry Festival
Downtown Vista
Jun
29
Celebrate America Celebrate America
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Sep
14
Summer Barbecue
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Dec
14
Holiday Fest
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