Welcome to the website of the annual
Riverside County History Symposium
presented by the
Riverside County Heritage Association
The 2021 Riverside County History Symposium will be held virtually.
Join us Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 10:00
(please log in early to ensure you can get in)
Last year's event was an overwhelming success and 2020 will be better!
Join us Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 10:00
(please log in early to ensure you can get in)
Last year's event was an overwhelming success and 2020 will be better!
10:00 a.m. - "Willie Boy from Native American Voices." – Dr. Clifford E. Trafzer (Distinguished Professor of History and Rupert Costo Chair in American Indian Affairs at the University of California, Riverside).
11:00 a.m. – “Edna Hall Swanguen” – Portrayed by Michele Elling. Edna Hall Swanguen was a colorful character who was a wife, mother, and owner of Hall’s Café, the first restaurant in Temecula. Edna was also the switchboard operator for the entire Temecula area for over 25 years.
11:30 a.m. – “E. Hale Curran” – Portrayed by Mindy Johnson. E. Hale Curran was a business woman who grew up in the Fountain House Hotel and was employed at Guenther’s Murrieta Hot Springs Resort. During her 99 years, Mrs. Curran lived a fascinating life.
11:00 a.m. – “Edna Hall Swanguen” – Portrayed by Michele Elling. Edna Hall Swanguen was a colorful character who was a wife, mother, and owner of Hall’s Café, the first restaurant in Temecula. Edna was also the switchboard operator for the entire Temecula area for over 25 years.
11:30 a.m. – “E. Hale Curran” – Portrayed by Mindy Johnson. E. Hale Curran was a business woman who grew up in the Fountain House Hotel and was employed at Guenther’s Murrieta Hot Springs Resort. During her 99 years, Mrs. Curran lived a fascinating life.