Humboldt County Heritage Society

Honoring Our Roots & Preserving Local History in Humboldt

Dedicated to the preservation of Northern California history through community events, archival research, and the maintenance of our regional landmarks.

Historical Sites
142 Markers

Registered landmarks across Humboldt County

Annual Events
24 Gatherings

Community preservation and local history

Preservation Goal
100% Funded

Dedicated to local heritage maintenance

Our Society Legacy

Preserving the Frontier Spirit of Humboldt

E Clampus Vitus is a non-profit dedicated to the historical preservation of Humboldt County. We honor the pioneers and the unique cultural markers that define our region through research, dedication, and community gathering.

Historical Preservation

Protecting the unique landmarks and stories of Humboldt County.

Archival Research

Documenting the frontier spirit through verified local records.

Community Fellowship

Gathering members to celebrate our shared regional heritage.

Monument Dedication

Marking sites of significance across the Redwood Empire.

Bronze historical marker dedicated in Humboldt County
Humboldt County
Upcoming Doins
RSVP Required

Annual Plaque Dedication: 10:00 AM

Join us for the unveiling of our latest monument.

Monthly Chapter Meeting: 6:30 PM

Historical research updates and society business.

Preservation events

Honoring our Humboldt Legacy

Upcoming dedications, chapter meetings, and ceremonial gatherings across Humboldt County.

DEDICATIONHumboldt County
Thursday, October 24, 2024
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PST

Redwood Highway Marker Unveiling

Eureka Historical Plaza

1150 E 3rd St, Eureka, CA

Join the society for the formal dedication of our latest bronze marker honoring the early logging pioneers of the Eel River.

MEETINGHumboldt County
Saturday, November 2, 2024
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM PST

Monthly Chapter Fellowship

Arcata Timber Hall

155 N Ocoee St, Arcata, CA

Connect with fellow preservationists over coffee to discuss upcoming archival acquisitions and local monument restoration goals.

GATHERINGHumboldt County
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM PST

Annual Heritage Banquet

Ferndale Civic Pavilion

105 S Jackson St, Ferndale, CA

A formal gathering of members and supporters to celebrate our shared commitment to preserving Northern California history.

Preservation outreach

Propose a new historical marker or chapter event

We are actively seeking new sites for historical preservation and community gatherings across Humboldt County.

Contact us
Society Offerings

Preservation & Heritage

Explore our curated collection of historical records, event passes, and society regalia. All proceeds support our Humboldt County preservation efforts.

Proceeds fund local historical site restoration
Preservation Vault

Our Historical Record

Visual chronicles of our efforts to protect and honor the storied past of Humboldt County.

Cast bronze historical landmark plaque mounted on a stone pedestal
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Bronze Dedication

Historical marker installation honoring local pioneer heritage.

Volunteers clearing brush near a massive old-growth redwood tree
02

Forest Preservation

Restoration efforts within the ancient redwood groves.

Group of people in period clothing at a historical society event
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Frontier Gathering

Community members celebrating Humboldt County history.

Hands carefully handling an aged, yellowed historical map
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Document Vault

Preserving original maps and county records for posterity.

Restoration expert cleaning a weathered stone monument
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Stone Restoration

Cleaning weathered monuments along the Redwood Highway.

Tables set for a formal historical society banquet dinner
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Annual Banquet

Gathering for our yearly historical preservation fundraiser.

Join our preservation efforts

Explore upcoming events and support our mission to save local history.