Vintage-style poster reading “Old West Days,” featuring a sepia family portrait, San Bernardino County Museum, and date May 2, 2026.
Event poster for “Old West Days” at the San Bernardino County Museum on May 2, 2026, featuring a historic family photo from the Old West era.

Old West Days returns to the San Bernardino County Museum for a fun, family-friendly day exploring the history of the American West in the greater San Bernardino County region. This community-focused event invites visitors to connect with local history through educational booths, live demonstrations and opportunities to engage directly with historians and historical societies.

Highlights at the Redlands campus include homemade food canning demonstrations and interactive booths where guests can learn about daily life in the Old West. Local historians, food experts and regional historical societies will be on-site to share stories, answer questions and offer insight into the people, traditions and experiences that shaped the region.

The San Bernardino County Museum is located at 2024 Orange Tree Lane in Redlands. Free parking is available, and the museum is accessible to people with disabilities. The event is included with general museum admission: $10 for adults, $8 for military or seniors, $7 for students, and $5 for children ages 6–12. Children five and under and Museum Foundation members are admitted free.


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