UKIAH, Calif. – The Mendocino County Historical Society, located at 603 W. Perkins St. in Ukiah, preserves and shares the history of Mendocino County with its members and the general public.

Beginning on Jan. 1, 2020, the MCHS will be open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m.

The MCHS is an independent, private, nonprofit organization.

In November, the California State Library selected Mendocino as the California History Section’s County of the Month. This distinction highlights organizations involved in local cultural preservation and outreach, as well as the varied local history resources available to researchers at the State Library.

The new archival building houses and provides access to photographs, books, maps, periodicals, pamphlets, and more, for study and research. It is open to the community and is easily accessible.

Staff and volunteers locate information, guide research, organize and interpret historical material on Mendocino County.

The society also publishes materials, including a quarterly journal. Quarterly meetings are held in different locations around the county that feature guest historians.

Recently, speakers have presented on such diverse topics as railroads, earthquakes, geology and other historical curiosities.

The MCHS offers help with researching family history or other historical topics within Mendocino County. Drop-ins are welcome, or appointments can be made by calling 707-462-6969 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Guests are welcome to stop by 603 W. Perkins Street in Ukiah for a tour.