Working Hands:
Ethnic Labor in San Luis Obispo County
On Friday, March 28th, join the History Center of SLO County for our next Carnegie Chat, Working Hands: Ethnic Labor in San Luis Obispo County with the History Center's Exhibits Committee forming a panel to discuss their work on their newly-installed exhibit.
People from all over the world played a role in building San Luis Obispo County - in both figurative and literal ways. Our exhibit takes a closer look at people descended from the following areas or of these ethnic groups:
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For many years the Exhibits Committee of the History Center of San Luis Obispo County has researched and produced exhibits on a wide variety of topics. They always learn far more than can be fit into our limited space, so we are so very happy that they will be sharing stories and answering questions about our latest exhibit.
Friday, March 28, 2025
5:30 pm
Taking place in-person AND online
5:30 pm
Taking place in-person AND online
In-person details:
696 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo
No registration required
Light refreshment served
696 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo
No registration required
Light refreshment served
Online details:
Streamed via Zoom
Free preregistration required
Streamed via Zoom
Free preregistration required
If you want to watch one of our previous lectures, please select one below.
September, 2020 - Dr. Leola Macmillan and Geof Land, Toward a Moment of Reckoning: Understanding the History of Local and National Racial Violence
December, 2020 - Dr. Dan Krieger and James Papp, Eto Park and Brook Street: A Living Testament to Communities Ravaged by Racial Intolerance and Segregation
March, 2021 - Pete Kelley, The Quick and the Dead: The Committee of Vigilance and the violence of 1858
June, 2021 - Bob Hoover, Bob Vessely, & Bob Jorgensen, La Loma de Nopalera Adobe: A Historic Treasure of San Luis Obispo
September, 2021 - Laverne Buckman, Steve Kalar, and Dr. Vidya Schalk tell the story of the Rios-Caledonia adobe, and describe the work they are doing to preserve this jewel of the North County
December, 2021 - Joe Dana reflects on the life of his ancestor, William Goodwin Dana
March, 2022 - Sergeant Major Dan Sebby highlights the role of Camp San Luis Obispo in World War II
June, 2022 - Jim Gregory talks about the Central Coast Aviators of World War II
September, 2022 - Kathleen Cairns tells us about the Dallidet family, especially eldest daughter Cen.
October, 2023 - Marilyn Darnell describes when San Luis Obispo was Cow Heaven.
November, 2023 - James Papp delves into Architectural Photography in San Luis Obispo County.
February, 2024 - Pete Kelley discusses the impact of The Varian Brothers.
October, 2024 - James Papp explores the photography of Chinatown & Japantown Glamor.
February, 2025 - Steve Rebuck shares the history of Abalone Diving on the Central Coast
September, 2020 - Dr. Leola Macmillan and Geof Land, Toward a Moment of Reckoning: Understanding the History of Local and National Racial Violence
December, 2020 - Dr. Dan Krieger and James Papp, Eto Park and Brook Street: A Living Testament to Communities Ravaged by Racial Intolerance and Segregation
March, 2021 - Pete Kelley, The Quick and the Dead: The Committee of Vigilance and the violence of 1858
June, 2021 - Bob Hoover, Bob Vessely, & Bob Jorgensen, La Loma de Nopalera Adobe: A Historic Treasure of San Luis Obispo
September, 2021 - Laverne Buckman, Steve Kalar, and Dr. Vidya Schalk tell the story of the Rios-Caledonia adobe, and describe the work they are doing to preserve this jewel of the North County
December, 2021 - Joe Dana reflects on the life of his ancestor, William Goodwin Dana
March, 2022 - Sergeant Major Dan Sebby highlights the role of Camp San Luis Obispo in World War II
June, 2022 - Jim Gregory talks about the Central Coast Aviators of World War II
September, 2022 - Kathleen Cairns tells us about the Dallidet family, especially eldest daughter Cen.
October, 2023 - Marilyn Darnell describes when San Luis Obispo was Cow Heaven.
November, 2023 - James Papp delves into Architectural Photography in San Luis Obispo County.
February, 2024 - Pete Kelley discusses the impact of The Varian Brothers.
October, 2024 - James Papp explores the photography of Chinatown & Japantown Glamor.
February, 2025 - Steve Rebuck shares the history of Abalone Diving on the Central Coast