History Center
of San Luis Obispo County
& Dallidet Adobe & Gardens

Promoting the understanding and appreciation
of San Luis Obispo County's historical and cultural heritage.

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San Luis Obispo County History Day –


Celebrating the 250th Birthday of The United States of America

&

The Founding of San Luis Obispo County in 1850


Students from San Luis Obispo County are invited to present their historic research for the possibility of their work being displayed

at The History Center of San Luis Obispo County Museum.


Who?


ALL San Luis Obispo County Students!

There will be 4 classes of competition: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, and College / University.

Various winners from each category will have their work presented in the galleries of The History Center.


What?


Think of this as a type of “History Fair” where all types of exhibits can be submitted.

Posters, dioramas, mobiles, stained glass, or other types of creative medium that illustrate and explain either

 a segment of San Luis Obispo History or history surrounding the American Revolution will be accepted.


When?


The Deadline for submissions will be on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM

to The History Center of San Luis Obispo County, 696 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401


Where?


YOUR Historic Research and Display COULD BE on display at The History Center Museum!


Why?


The History Center wants to engage the young people of the county in terms of what interests them and

then doing research on those topics so as to educate all those who visit The History Center.


How?


With the help of your teachers, parents, and friends, come up with a topic of interest, explore what are the most important facts to share about your topic, and then come up with a fun, creative manner in which to illustrate your ideas to a museum audience.


Much more information will be on our website soon.


With hope, schools and teachers will aid potential historical researchers and exhibitors with what should be an amazing exhibit of work done exclusively by YOUNG PEOPLE

coming to The History Center on February 18, 2026 – the 176th Birthday of San Luis Obispo County!


GOOD LUCK and HAVE FUN!


Current Exhibits

A black and white photo of two men standing in a field of plants.
A sign that says once upon a time in the west
A display case with a globe , a chalkboard , a box , and other items on it.
A mccall 's magazine with a woman on the cover
A sign that says once upon a time in the west
A man is standing in front of a row of statues in a museum.

Explore San Luis Obispo's

Rich History 

​The History Center of San Luis Obispo County is a California Public Benefit 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, renamed from the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society, chartered by the State of California on June 12, 1953. Its public sites include a gallery, research room, and book store in San Luis Obispo’s historic Carnegie Library building and the Dallidet Adobe and Gardens. The majority of the collections are housed in two off-site storage facilities.

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Dallidet Adobe & Gardens

Weddings, receptions, and other special events held on the historic property of the Dallidet Adobe and Gardens are truly unique.

Upcoming Events

Save the Date | Lunch With Santa

Saturday, December 6 | Dallidet Adobe

More information coming soon!