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Looking Back to 1922 in the San Gorgonio Pass

What were the citizens of the Pass doing 100 years ago?

An Army dirigible flies over downtown Banning in 1922.
An Army dirigible flies over downtown Banning in 1922. (Banning Library District Photo)

The San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society will travel back in time to 1922 on Thursday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m. at the Cherry Valley Grange Community Center. The society will explore what local citizens were up to 100 years ago!

The Cherry Valley Grange Community Center is at 10478 Beaumont Ave., Cherry Valley. Parking is in back. All are welcome to attend.

On Friday, Nov. 11, the historical society will also celebrate our veterans with an entry in the Veterans Day parade at 10 a.m. in Beaumont. The parade will travel south on Beaumont Ave.
from 10th and turn on 6th St., ending at Beaumont Civic Center for an 11 a.m. ceremony.

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On Thursday, Dec. 8, the historical society will present "A Gilman Ranch Christmas," exploring how the pioneer Gilman family celebrated the season more than 100 years ago in Banning.

On Saturday, Dec. 10, the society will have its traveling history exhibit on display at Gilman Ranch's popular "Christmas at the Ranch" festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come by and see us!

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For more information on San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society events, visit sgphs.org.

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