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.

The Board of Directors: (Left to right, back row) Jim Grant - Co-President / Ed Ham / Donna Coble / Jim Huff - Vice President / Russ Keller, author - Treasurer / Duane Banner / Allene DuFour /Lee Cozad, author - Co-President / Larry DonVito - Past President / David Knudson (Left to right, front row) Sylvia Rountree /Stan Bellamy, author /Gerry Porter / William Priest (Not present) Pat Hoskin - Secretary / Tom Preston / Mary Barlow

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THE MOUNTAIN HISTORY MUSEUM IS OPEN IN 2010 JUNE THROUGH MID-OCTOBER SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10 AM – 4 PM Come by and enjoy our collections and displays of the fascinating history of the San Bernardino mountains. Step back in time to the early days of colorful Indian villages, massive lumber mills, famous movie stars and their films. Walk through the Santa’s Village display and Cozad movie theatre. Visit our gift shop with a nice selection of books, historic photos and postcards.

From Lake Arrowhead Go west (right) on Hwy. 189 toward Blue Jay, 1.4 mi. Turn right on North Bay Rd. (at the movie theatre). Go 1.7 mi. to Peninsula Dr. (at the fire station). Turn left and drive .4 mi. The museum is on the right at Rhine Rd. From Crestline, Running Springs and other mountain communities Take Hwy. 18 toward Lake Arrowhead to Daley Canyon Rd. Take it .5 mi. to the first stop sign. Turn left on Hwy. 189 and drive .3 mi. to the Shell station. Turn right on Grass Valley Rd. Go 1.9 mi. and bear right on Peninsula Dr. The museum is on the left at Rhine Rd. Museum Address: 27176 Peninsula Drive, Lake Arrowhead, CA WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A VOLUNTEER DOCENT AT THE MUSEUM? If so, please call 909-336-6666

Society Events “MURDER AT BURNT MILL” TO BE STAGED SATURDAY, AUGUST 7th Join us for a full evening of spine-tingling excitement, a lavish buffet, wine & beer (no host) and swell prizes, at the beautifully restored Burnt Mill Beach Club on Lake Arrowhead, CA. Its 1940. You are attending the snooty, snobbish, “Banquet Of The Big Wigs” at the Burnt Mill Beach Club. Suddenly, it is announced, there has been a murder. One of the guests, a high society notable, turns up dead. Local sorta-super sleuth, Sam Shovel has been called into the case—for better or for worse. Sam will go through the details of the case with you as he interviews the wealthy upper crust in attendance. One is the murderer. Sam will need your help. The fun evening is a fundraiser for our new historical museum. Tickets are $75 and are on sale now at TIPS Printing in Blue Jay (337-6269). Last year, “Murder At The Tudor” was an early sellout and we had to turn dozens of unhappy people away. So, get your tickets as soon as possible. If you would like to dress in 1940s attire, please do. Join us for a full evening of spine-tingling excitement, a lavish buffet, wine & beer (no host) and swell prizes, from 6 to 9 pm at the beautifully restored Burnt Mill Beach Club on Lake Arrowhead, CA.

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