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ARROYO GRANDE HISTORY

Arroyo Grande is rich in history whose earliest inhabitants were the Chumash Indians.  The Arroyo Grande Valley was found to have particularly fertile ground allowing a rich produce supply that continues to this day. The area was given a Spanish name that translates into multiple meanings, "Big Gulch", "Muddy Creek", "Big Ditch", Arroyo Grande was to become a prosperous and important ranch and farm community.

This page gives you some insight into the many facets and stories that make up our little town of Arroyo Grande.

Quick Link to a Specific Video

Arroyo Grande History
1837-1945

Click HERE to check out the YouTube Playlist

Part 1.  Glimpses of Arroyo Grande’s History: Settlement and our “Wild West” days. (25:30)

Part 3. Three Waves of Immigration; the early 20th Century. (23:15)

Heroes: Arroyo Grande's Japanese community and World War II

Arroyo Grande between the Wars

Part 2.  New Directions. (20:22)

Part 4. World War II.  (25:24)

Arroyo Grande's Civil War Generation

Our Aviation Heritage

Video of the Harvest Festival Parade from the 30s

Source: The Bennett-Loomis Archives.

Enjoy some fun photos from year's past

Historic Photos

Arroyo Grande History

History Flipbook

The History of Branch Street

Branch St History

This event could not happen for over 80 years without the helps of so many selfless volunteers and sponsors. If you would like to participate in this memorable event, please contact agharvestfestival@gmail.com

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​Telephone : 805-503-0912

Email : agharvestfestival@gmail.com

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See you at Olohan Alley - the Parking Lot behind the Village of Arroyo Grande.

For Google/Map instructions, enter Centennial Park, 200 Olohan Alley, Arroyo Grande.

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