Our story
About us
Our Historical Society
Preserving History
The Hughson Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Hughson, CA. The Society was established in 2000 with the aim of preserving and promoting the history of Hughson and its surrounding areas. The Hughson Historical Society is administered by a Board of Directors and a group of dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly to collect and preserve historical artifacts, documents and photographs related to the city of Hughson.
The Hughson Historical Society hosts regular events and programs throughout the year, including historical lectures, walking tours, and community celebrations. The Hughson Historical Society also offers educational programs for schools and community groups, and works closely with local organizations to promote the preservation of the city’s historic landmarks and sites.
We are proud to be a member of the Hughson Chamber of Commerce, and we participate in annual community events such as the Hughson Fruit and Nut Festival, the Hughson Arboretum Fall Festival, the Hughson Christmas Festival and Parade, Hughson High School Homecoming Parade, and the Taste of Hughson.
Hughson
Contributing Citizens
Since 2003, the Hughson Historical Society has honored original settler families and long-standing citizens of Hughson who made an impact on the growth, prosperity, and character of the community. The Annual Dinner to honor these individuals is held the first Saturday in August, and is the only fundraiser of the year. See list below of honorees.
LONG STANDING CITIZENS OF HUGHSON HONOREES
2002 Della Combs
2003 Marion, Doris & Carol Storer
2004 Margaret Sturtevant
2005 Quentin Raynor & Marie Nielsen
2006 John & Barbara Wassum & Don “Scratchy” Scranton
2007 Blanche Sheridan, Grand Marshall for Centennial
2008 Baptista Brothers: Alfred, Raymond, and Albert
2009 Everett & Maryanne Aldrich & William & Melba Spears
2010 Mary Margaret Qualle, Thelma Matthew King,
Shirley Matthew Clark & Bruce Matthew
2011 Joseph Q. Ramos Family; Chet “Coke” Ramos & Marge Ramos Muhilly; Walt Biasca & George Raymond Little Family; Darl Little, JDon Little, Rayetta Little Riggs & Vera Little Briden
2012 Frances Mary Serpa & Noeller Family; Francis & Wendy Noeller, Norma Marie Noeller, Wilford “Bill” Noeller
2013 Walter & Edith Parks Family, Bruna Solari Martella, Nathaniel Lenox Tomlinson Family
2014 Enos Duarte Family & Hudelson Family
2015 Beck Family & Zambruno Family
2016 Genzoli Family & Machado Family
2017 Kenneth & Carol Fraser Family &
Jack & Laura Belle Beekman Family
2018 Carl & Carrie Schrader Family
Raymond & Phoebe Camagna Family
2019 Deronda & Alice Pohl Family, Louis & Victoria Boggeri Family
2020 No Dinner due to Covid
2021 No Dinner due to Covid
2022 Charles James & Florence Lorine Braden Family & John August & Thilda Marie Starn Family
2023 Frank O. Vierra & Eathel Mortenson Family
Ignacio & Rosa (Magana) Carranza Family
2024 Aroldo & Mary Chiesa Family
Ham & Lorraine Cunningham Family
2025 Guadalupe and Leonor Villarreal Family
Jean Henley Hatfield
Hughson High School
Scholarships
Hughson Historical Society Scholarship
The Hughson Historical Society awards two $500 scholarships to senior students of Hughson High School who submit a written essay on the personal family histories, Hughson history, and history of the surrounding area.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Submit a 5-10 page (double spaced) essay focusing on some aspect of Hughson’s history.
Topics may include: Personal family histories; land use histories; how roads and other infrastructures impacted the community; immigrant migration stories (could be from Portugal, Italy, Oklahoma, Mexico, etc.); history of Lakewood Cemetery; history of irrigation as it involved the Hughson community; history of travel on the Tuolumne River as it affected Hughson.
Support your work with photographs, videotaped interviews, original documents or other artifacts you may come across or create.
CONTACT:
Hughson Academic Counselors for more information.
Board of Directors
Cindy Spiro, President
Sarah Barth, Vice-President
Brenda Henley, Secretary
Kathy Hatfield, Treasurer
Ramona Adraktas
Rennie Beck
Janet Camagna
Tess Camagna
Jean Henley
Janice Pimental
Janis Skaggs
Joyce Stark
Doris Tavernas