The Fort Tejon Historical Association (FTHA) is a historical society dedicated to preserving the historic site at Fort Tejon State Historic Park, in Kern County, California, and educating the public about the fort’s role in 19th century California and U.S. history.
History Fort Tejon was established in 1854 at Tejon Pass, in the canyon between the San Emigdio Mountains and Tehachapi Mountains. It is located near present-day Gorman on Interstate 5 in California.
The Association was incorporated as a non-profit organization on August 1, 1983.
Organization The Fort Tejon Historical Association organizes a Civil War reenactments every year in June. As of 2019, it had approximately 70 members.
The FTHA is governed by a board of directors of six people. Current officers are as follows.
Position Officer President and Chairperson Karina Dunbar Executive Secretary John Billinger Treasurer Kevin Dunbar Website, Newsletter, and IT Support Matt Schnittker Civil War Program Director Mike Foster Board Member / Historic Expert Sean Malis
See also Fort Tejon American Civil War reenactment Mountain Communities of the Tejon Pass
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