an active advocate for county history since 1944

Our mission is to promote interest in the history of Tulare County and preserve the heritage of our area for future generations.

Welcome to the Tulare County Historical Society

Preserving the Past. Inspiring the Future.

For over half a century, the Tulare County Historical Society has been dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich and diverse history of Tulare County, California. From early Native American heritage and pioneer settlements to agriculture, industry, and community life — our mission is to keep the stories of our region alive for future generations.

Discover Tulare County’s fascinating journey through our:

Museum Exhibits & Archives

Located at the Tulare County Museum in Mooney Grove Park, our collections feature artifacts, documents, photographs, and exhibits highlighting the county's cultural and agricultural evolution.

Historical Publications

Enjoy our quarterly Historian Journal, along with special publications and books that capture stories from every corner of the county.

Local History Projects

We actively support oral history recordings, historical marker installations, and student research.

About

Learn more about the Tulare County Historical Society

Shop

Shops books about the Tulare County

Donate

We rely on support from the community.

Landmarks

Tulare County Historical Society has placed markers to commemorate historical sites

Links

Links to Local Museums/Organizations and General Resources.

Research

Check publications from 1948-2024

Membership

Members receive our Los Tulares quarterly bulletin, containing articles and pictures of local historical interest

Grant Program

Got a preservation project in mind?

Support local history. Apply for a TCHS grant to assist your preservation project.

Upcoming Event

Be part of the Historical Society.

MAP

Tulare County Map

Tulare County is a county located in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California, south of Fresno. Sequoia National Park is located in the county, as are part of Kings Canyon National Park, in its northeast corner (shared with Fresno County), and part of Mount Whitney, on its eastern border (shared with Inyo County). As of the 2010 census, the population was 442,179, up from 368,021 at the 2000 census. Its county seat is Visalia. The county is named for Tulare Lake, once the largest freshwater lake west of the Great Lakes. Drained for agricultural development, the site is now in Kings County, which was created in 1893 from the western portion of the formerly larger Tulare County.