If you haven’t noticed, your local history museum is open once again.

Although we were closed to the public for over a year, our dedicated volunteers continued their efforts to make your museum one of the best around. You’ve been reading the articles in the Gazette and Facebook, but have you checked out our updated website at FillmoreHistoricalMuseum.org? Besides getting a glimpse at the many exhibits, you can read or reread all the articles we’ve been writing at https://www.fillmorehistoricalmuseum.org/story-index.

That’s not our only online presence. If you aren’t familiar with TheClio.org, check it out. It’s a great resource if you are looking for places to visit around the country. Our page on TheClio.org, https://theclio.com/entry/99487 , will give potential visitors a virtual tour of our main buildings, the 1919 Rancho Sespe Bunkhouse, the 1887 Southern Pacific Depot and the 1905 Hinckley Bungalow.

We took advantage of the Covid closure to create new exhibits on our Pioneer Families, vintage cameras and the evolution of sound and entertainment in the Santa Clara Valley since 1900. Other exhibits have been added to or refreshed. On temporary loan are vintage hats on display in the Bunkhouse.

Have you noticed the emphasis on volunteers? We are a totally volunteer organization and receive no support for any government entity. We are truly the Fillmore community’s museum. We are always looking for new resources who can help us with projects. If you have an interest or a skill that you think might be useful, please let us know. It doesn’t have to be a commitment to be a docent. We’ve had people help us by translating documents (Italian) and display signs (Spanish); refurbish Victrolas; organize our reference library; help organize our storage area. We would like to create a roster of people we can call on if we just need manpower to complete a task. Think about it and if you are interested in supporting your local museum, email us at Fillmore.Museum@gmail.com.

The most important thing is to come and visit us at 340 Main Street. We are open from 9 am to 4 pm from Wednesday through Friday, closing for the noon hour, and 10 am to 3 pm on Saturdays.