Mission Inn Foundation Finds New Home After Six-Month Exile
The Foundation is optimistic that the storefront is the beginning of a new era with great things to come.
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Edgar Allan Poe to Haunt Heritage House in Unique Halloween Event
Free event features Edgar Allan Poe performance and corvid education in historic garden setting.
George N. Reynolds - Early Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
Reynolds shaped Riverside’s downtown and parks with his businesses and generous contributions.
Frank Miller’s Vault: A Rare Opportunity to See Lost Treasures of the Mission Inn
Some of the items on display have been hidden in storage for over forty years, offering a rare glimpse into the Inn's forgotten history.
Homegrown Heroes: Riverside's Civil Rights Leaders Honored in New Exhibit
Explore ‘Homegrown Heroes’ at the Civil Rights Institute, showcasing 25 local leaders who shaped Southern California’s civil rights movement through powerful stories and oral histories.
Sherman Institute's Championship Football Team
The Sherman Institute's football team, thriving in Riverside since 1902, proudly dominated the early 1900s and was celebrated as the champions of Southern California.
Carlson Bark Park and Its Namesake
Carlson Bark Park is named in honor of Carl J. Carlson, a prominent figure in Riverside County scouting, and was created from a space formed by a bridge move.
Prince Albert: Riverside's Remarkable Horse
In 1908, Riverside marveled at Prince Albert, a horse with astonishing tricks, trained by James Cuthbertson. Their bond was so strong that Cuthbertson declined a hefty offer to sell him, making Prince Albert a local legend.
Museum of Riverside Celebrates 1920s Fashion in ‘Roaring Riverside’ Exhibit
Exhibition highlights carefree, sparkling styles of the decade.
Rose Garden Village: One Man’s Vision for the Elderly
The Rose Garden Village was created by Rev. Albert Turner to provide affordable and attractive living spaces for the elderly, with support from the Nixon family and local community leaders.
Newell Parker: Setting Riverside’s Tone for Nearly a Century
From a young cornet player in Michigan to the revered organist of Riverside’s Mission Inn, Newell Parker’s life was a symphony of service, music, and community engagement.
A Bell with a Past: San Juan Hill’s Legacy at Riverside’s Mission Inn
The San Juan Hill Bell at the Mission Inn not only adds to the hotel's eclectic charm but also commemorates a significant historical event.