The Fort Tejon Historical Association (FTHA) is a historical society dedicated to preserving the historic site at Fort Tejon State Historic Park, in Kern County, California, and educating the public about the fort's role in 19th century California and U.S. history.
Fort Tejon was established in 1854 at Tejon Pass, in the canyon between the San Emigdio Mountains and Tehachapi Mountains. It is located near present-day Gorman on Interstate 5 in California.
The FTHA is well known for its monthly Civil War reenactments that take place on the third weekend of every month from May through September.
Organization[]
The Association was incorporated as a non-profit organization on August 1, 1983. As of 2006, it had approximately 400 members.
The FTHA is governed by a board of directors of seven people. The current president is Karina Mooradian, and the chairman is Linda Bosley.
See also[]
- Fort Tejon
- American Civil War reenactment
- Mountain Communities of the Tejon Pass
External links[]
The original article can be found at Fort Tejon Historical Association and the edit history here.