March 3, 2026 – April 29, 2026
Canyon Country Community Center, 18410 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91351
The City of Santa Clarita is pleased to present Canyon Country History Captured by the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society, on display now through April 29, 2026 at the Canyon Country Community Center (18410 Sierra Hwy). This photographic exhibition offers visitors a glimpse into Canyon Country’s past, highlighting what the area looked like long before the Community Center was built. Showcasing historic sites such as Dillenbeck’s Market, the Solemint Store, Lang Station and the former Highway 6 now known as Sierra Highway, the exhibition reveals the layered history that surrounds the site today.
Through archival photographs from the Society’s collections, the exhibition invites viewers to reflect on the sense of place that defines Canyon Country. Images recall traveling families stopping at local garages, miners working the surrounding hills, classrooms built over former airstrips and wildlife parks that once welcomed visitors. By sharing these moments from quiet fields and early roadways, the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society highlights the depth and character of our community.
Founded more than 50 years ago, the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society maintains the Santa Clarita History Center at William S. Hart Park and works closely with community partners to safeguard historic buildings, artifacts and archives. Through ongoing restoration projects, professional archiving practices and educational initiatives, the Society ensures that the stories of Santa Clarita will remain accessible for years to come.
The image attached to this press release is titled “Solemint Store, late 1940’s”.