We're Nuts About History
The Ridge Route Communities Historical Society is dedicated to collecting and preserving the history and artifacts in the mountains south of Bakersfield and north of Castaic. Our area of research is from Wheeler Ridge on the north to below Pyramid Lake on the south, east to Neenach in the West Antelope Valley, and west to Lockwood-Ozena areas. Read more...
Since 1993
Coming Events
- 2024 Event CalendarRidge Route Museum Event Schedule A downloadable PDF Version of the calendar below can be found here. January February March…
Daily Dose of History
- Phineas BanningPhineas Banning (August 19, 1830 – March 8, 1885) was an American businessman, financier and entrepreneur. Known as “The Father…
Museum Store
- I Drove the old Ridge Route T-Shirt (White)White Cotton T-Shirt w/ I Drove the Old Ridge Route First Paved Road Los AngelesTo Bakersfield 1915-1933 Price: $22 –…
- Los Padres National Forest East MapLos Padres National Forest East (#812) National Geographic Maps – Trails Illustrated Topographic Map Waterproof & Tear-Resistant Double-side Full sized…
The Museum is OPEN:
- Fridays Noon-4pm
- Saturdays Noon-4pm
- Sundays Noon-4pm
Snow at Museum (Feb. 2013)
Robert Cuddy