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Agencies by Subject: Historic Preservation
There are 17 agencies in this list.

City of Santa Cruz Historic Preservation Commission

Public hearings on certain alterations to historic buildings proposed in the City of Santa Cruz. City Council Advisory Body-Seven members are appointed by the City Council. Members should have degrees or experience in architecture, history, archaeology, or planning....[Full Record]
Address: 809 Center Street, Room 206
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-420-5196
Email: jlum@cityofsantacruz.com
Website: http://www.cityofsantacruz.com/government/city-departments/planning-and-community-development/public-hearing-bodies-commissions/historic-preservation-commission


Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks

Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks (Friends) is an entrepreneurial nonprofit sustaining the legacy of our state parks and beaches. Learn more at ThatsMyPark.org or via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest....[Full Record]
Address: 1543 Pacific Ave., Suite 206
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-429-1840
Email: parks@thatsmypark.org
Website: http://www.thatsmypark.org


Friends of the Cowell Lime Works Historic District

The Friends work to restore and preserve the old lime kilns and historic buildings of the Cowell Lime Works Historic District through fundraising, coordinating volunteers, and soliciting donations of materials. The Friends bring the site's rich history to life through tours and other educa...[Full Record]
Address: 1156 High St.
Santa Cruz,  CA  95064
Email: limeworks@ucsc.edu
Website: http://limeworks.ucsc.edu


Land Trust of Santa Cruz County

We see a future where the wild and working forests, the beaches and coastline, the globally unique biotic habitats and the County’s rich farming and ranching heritage – those things that define the extraordinary place we call Santa Cruz County—are preserved forever, are lovingly cared for ...[Full Record]
Address: 617 Water Street
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-429-6116
Email: info@landtrustsantacruz.org
Website: http://www.landtrustsantacruz.org


Mountain Parks Foundation

Mountain Parks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization established in 1973 as one of the first three California State Park Cooperating Associations. Mountain Parks Foundation supports the nature education and enrichment programs offered at Henry Cowell and Big Basin Redwoo...[Full Record]
Address: 525 N. Big Trees Park Road
Felton,  CA  95018
Phone: 831-335-3174
Email: redwoods@mountainparks.org
Website: http://www.mountainparks.org


Museum of Art and History at the McPherson Center

We’re a different kind of museum, one that focuses on building community here in Santa Cruz County. We build community through exhibitions, events, and projects that connect people to art, history, ideas, and each other. We believe that art and history are for everyone, and we work hard to...[Full Record]
Address: 705 Front Street
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-429-1964
Email: admin@santacruzmah.org
Website: http://www.santacruzmah.org


Native Daughters of the Golden West No. 26

Founded by pioneer women in 1888. Promotes the history of the state of California, venerates the California pioneers, promotes child welfare programs, assists in marking and restoration of historic landmarks and civic participation. Meetings are ritualistic and therefore closed to non-memb...[Full Record]
Address: 543 Baker St.
San Francisco,  CA  94117
Phone: 415-563-9091
Email: GrandParlor@ndgw.org
Website: http://www.ndgw.org


Native Sons of the Golden West, Santa Cruz Parlor #90

Fraternal society of men born in California. Dedicated to the preservation of the history and landmarks of California and the West. Mailing address: N.S.G.W. P.O. Box 1092 Santa Cruz, CA 95061 Watsonville location: 435 Main Street Watsonville, California 95076 ELIGIBILITY: Me...[Full Record]
Address: 239 High Street
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-247-5205
Email: james.ferreira@rrd.com
Website: http://www.nsgw.org


Rancho del Oso Nature and History Center

The Center occupies a ranch-style house and grounds that were once the home of Hulda Hoover McLean, daughter of President Herbert Hoover's brother, Theodore. It now consists of an intimate, protected courtyard surrounded by a main meeting room, exhibit rooms that showcase both the natural ...[Full Record]
Address: 3600 Highway 1
Davenport,  CA  95017
Phone: 831-427-2288
Email: parksrdopis@parks.ca.gov
Website: http://www.ranchodeloso.org/


Researchers Anonymous

Researchers Anonymous is a program of the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) for people interested in the history of Santa Cruz County, California. The group meets monthly on the second Saturday except in December. Some months we have a round table discussion, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at th...[Full Record]
Address: 705 Front Street
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-429-1964
Email: archives@santacruzmah.org
Website: http://researchersanonymous.weebly.com/


San Lorenzo Valley Museum

The San Lorenzo Valley Museum preserves and shares the history of SLV by collecting and exhibiting artifacts, gathering historical information, and providing education through our public and educational outreach programs. Includes a bookstore with local history, nature, and exploratio...[Full Record]
Address: 12547 Highway 9
Boulder Creek,  CA  95006
Phone: 831-338-8382
Email: slvhm@cruzio.com
Website: http://www.slvmuseum.com


Santa Cruz Archaeological Society

The Santa Cruz Archaeological Society is a non-profit organization working with multiple agencies to preserve and monitor local prehistoric and historic resources. One of the goals of SCAS is to provide education on recent and on-going archaeological finds and theories. Lectures, slides, a...[Full Record]
Address: PO Box: 85
Soquel,  CA  95073
Email: contact@santacruzarchsociety.org
Website: http://www.santacruzarchsociety.org


Santa Cruz California Family History Center

Call to set up appointment outside of normal hours. Branch of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City is open to the public, free of charge. Maintains resources for researching family history, a large book and film library (including microfilm readers), teaching facilities, and sta...[Full Record]
Address: 220 Elk Street
Santa Cruz,  CA  95065
Phone: 831-426-1078
Email: CA_Santa_Cruz@ldsmail.net
Website: https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Santa_Cruz_California_Family_History_Center


Santa Cruz Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution

Historical: To perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Independence. Educational: To promote, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge. Patriotic: To cherish, maintain and extend the institutions of American...[Full Record]
Email: linda.bernstein@me.com
Website: http://santacruz.californiadar.org/


Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History (SCMNH) has been connecting people to the wonders of nature for over 100 years. Located above Seabright Beach, the Museum highlights the region’s diverse plant, animal, and human communities from the shoreline of Monterey Bay to the summit of the Sa...[Full Record]
Address: 1305 East Cliff Drive
Santa Cruz,  CA  95062
Phone: 831-420-6115
Email: info@santacruzmuseums.org
Website: http://www.santacruzmuseums.org


Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Overlooking internationally renowned surfing hotspot Steamer Lane, this little gem of a museum has photographs, surfboards, and other interesting artifacts tracing over 100 years of surfing history in Santa Cruz. The museum shop specializes in great surfing books and surfing related items....[Full Record]
Address: 701 West Cliff Drive
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-420-6289
Website: http://www.cityofsantacruz.com/government/city-departments/parks-recreation/facilities/surfing-museum


Scotts Valley Historical Society

Education of the community about the history of Scotts Valley and advocacy and education related to historic preservation. A major effort is the restoration of Scott House, adjacent to the Scotts Valley City Hall. Call to verify. The City of Scotts Valley owns the house and contributed mon...[Full Record]
Address: One Civic Center Drive
Scotts Valley,  CA  95066
Phone: 831-246-0710
Website: http://www.facebook.com/ScottsValleyHistoricalSociety