About Us

Ramona Parlor #109 Native Sons of the Golden West

About Us

Ramona Parlor #109 is just one of the many parlors that has been chartered by the Native Sons of the Golden West.

FRIENDSHIP - LOYALTY - CHARITY

Established in 1875, the Native Sons of the Golden West was a fraternal group organized for the mutual benefit, mental improvement and social friendship of its members. Today, the NSGW has evolved into an energetic group of native Californians interested in preserving and promoting the history of the Golden State.

Fran Hubert

Fran Hubert is head of Community Outreach for Ramona Parlor #109. She organizes many activities for the Good of the Order and is responsible for instigating many of our most innovative programs.

Our Programs

*Landmarking Historic Sites - Working with communities and organizations to identify and preserve historic sites in California.
*High School Public Speaking Contest - Annual event to encourage High School students to research and speak on California topics.
*Eighth Grade Essay Contest - Annual contest to help teachers, parents and young people learn about California history.
*Ramona Museum of California History - Owned and operated by Ramona Parlor #109, the museum is open free each Saturday from 1-4PM. Group tours are scheduled by appointment. Visitors can enjoy a view of California history from the Native American period through Statehood.
*Cleft Palate Research Support - The NSGW raises thousands of dollars each year to combat the effects of this childhood malady.

The Ramona Museum of California History is located in the heart of San Gabriel's historic Mission District.

339 South Mission Avenue

San Gabriel, California 91776

The Museum is open from 1-4PM every Saturday

School and Group Tours may be arranged by Appointment

Please call 626-523-9798 for more information.