The Rim of the World Historical Society.

Founded in 1986, the Historical Society was conceived as part of an "election platform" in Crestline's annual race for Honorary Mayor. Originally known as the Crest Forest Historical Society, the group soon found itself representing all west-end mountain communities from Snow Valley to Cedarpines Park. In 1997, the name was changed to the Rim of the World Historical Society. The Historical Society serves as a resource for all those interested in the history of the San Bernardino Mountains. School programs and lecture series are available free to the public. Our 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization number is C1649193.

The Board of Directors: (Left to right) Bill Priest, Director / Tom Preston, Director / David Knudson, Marketing Director / Jim Grant, Director / Russ Keller, Author - Treasurer / Jim Huff - Vice President / Cathy Porter, Recording Secretary / Greg Naylor, Director / Gerry Porter, Director / Rhea-Frances Tetley, Director / Harvey Durand, Director / Duane Banner, Director / Allene DuFour, Museum Director / Jack Cooperman, Director / Ron Doutt, President (Not present) Directors Lee Cozad, Mary Barlow, Ed Ham, Sylvia Rountree, Chris Walters, Ralph Wagner

Society Events Don’t miss the 28th Annual Antique & Classic Wooden Boat Show Saturday, June 9th (from 9am to 4pm) & Sunday, June 10th (from 9 am to noon), 2012 The featured boat of this year's show is the beautiful 1941 Chris Craft Barrelback. In the years just prior to World War II, Chris-Craft produced some of its most beautiful—and now most collectable boats in history, the barrelbacks. In the years just prior to World War II, Chris-Craft produced some of its most beautiful—and now most collectable boats in history, the barrelbacks. Barrelbacks were characterized by a smoothly arced stern. The rounded bow style, called the “rocket” look, along with the “torpedo” decks which were new in 1940, were back in 1941. All 1941 Chris-Craft runabouts were far more stylish than in years past. Covering boards were more curved and the “Turtleback Decks” and “Shark” bows made the 1941 Chris-Crafts very sleek. Folding “V” windshields were standard on all runabouts as well as greater tumblehome on all transoms. Come up and enjoy the cool mountain air and scenic Lake Arrowhead! The boats will be displayed at the Lake Arrowhead Village docks and throughout the Village. In addition, Woodie cars and hot rods will be shown. The show is produced by the Rim of the World Historical Society with the assistance of the Arrowhead Lake Association, the Lake Arrowhead Chamber of Commerce, the Antique & Classic Boat Society, the Up The Hill Woodie Club and Lake Arrowhead Village.

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