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Society for the Preservation of West Calaveras History

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A Journey Through West Calaveras History

The towns of Burson, Wallace, Valley Springs, Campo Seco, Paloma, Milton, Camanche, and Jenny Lind have a long and colorful history that needs to be preserved, cherished and made available to its citizens as well as to the citizens of the rest of Calaveras County, the State of California and elsewhere. The Society for the Preservation of West Calaveras History (SPWCH) was incorporated in 2006 as a public benefit nonprofit to celebrate that history. The SPWCH is empowered to acquire items of historical interest (from photographs and memorabilia to ephemera and buildings), to preserve and restore such items, to disseminate knowledge of the area’s history to the general public, and to function as a resource for students, historians, governmental agencies and others. In order to achieve its objectives, the SPWCH maintains a website and an online presence, creates publications, exhibits and public events, and has established a museum of West Calaveras County history.

NonProfit

SPWCH, Inc.

SPWCH, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit public benefit corporation registered with the Attorney General of the State of California as a Charitable Trust. Donations may be tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. A copy of our latest annual report may be obtained, upon request, by contacting the SPWCH.

20

Years of Bringing Local History Alive

7,500+

Artifacts

14+

Publications

Tracing Our Historical Footprints

Our Purpose

Guiding Missions and Values

Our Mission

To honor the past, inspire the present, and pave the way for future storytellers.

Our Values

Integrity, Education, and Community are at the heart of everything we do.

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