The Tomales Regional History Center began in 1976, inspired by two Bicentennial events: a local PTA Founder’s Day, and the research conducted by two eighth grade students on early local schools.

Reflecting our early inspiration from and connection with the area schools, the region of our interest parallels that of the original Tomales High School district, extending from the Point Reyes Peninsula north to Bodega Bay, covering parts of western Marin and southwestern Sonoma Counties. Tomales High School, the district’s only secondary school, has traditionally united the large geographical region, and so it is fitting that we have found our permanent home in the old school’s auditorium.