In 1940 a committee of the local chapter of the native Sons of the
Golden West, concerned with preserving local heritage, established the
Pajaro Valley Historical Association. The founders set up the PVHA as a
not-for-profit organization, with membership open to all interested
individuals and groups.
Taken from the original Main St. covered bridge
©2007 Pajaro Valley Historical Association
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Our Mission
The primary objectives and purposes of this association shall be:
- To promote interest in the history of the Pajaro Valley
(includes parts of California counties Santa Cruz, Monterey and San
Benito.)
- To gather items including furniture, costumes, photographs, paintings, documents, and other artifacts of historical value.
PVHA Activities and Facilities
In 1964 Helen Volck Tucker donated her house at 261 East Beach Street to the PVHA in memory of her first husband, William Volck. The Volck Museum served as the association's headquarters from 1964 to 1997, when the PVHA moved to the Bockius-Orr house.
The PVHA has two major activities-the management of the Bockius-Orr House and the operation of the Snyder Archive and the Volck Museum. The association's office is on the first floor of the historic Bockius-Orr House which is open to visitors at no charge, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, or by appointment. Special group tours of the house and gardens may be arranged, and the facilities are rented out for receptions, weddings, and small dinner parties.
   
Brochure
These non-copyrighted brochures, about the association, may be downloaded and printed as desired. Best printed on 8.5" X 14" paper. May be used with any software that can read PDF format documents.
 Brochure Side A
Brochure Side B
Tours
For information about tours to the East Beach St. location, please download the PDF format brochures below.
Booking
History
Campus Map
by Regan Huerta 
Our MembershipsThe PVHA is a member of the following organizations:
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