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Pomona Today
By the People, for the People
Pomona Valley Historical Society Returns Home to Ebell Museum
Group moves back in after 2024 fire damaged part of historic building
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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The Pomona Valley Historical Society has moved back into its headquarters at the Ebell Museum in Pomona after a 2024 fire damaged a portion of the historic building. With the help of volunteers, the group was able to return the Inland Empire's historical artifacts and collections to their rightful home on Saturday.
Why it matters
The Ebell Museum is a significant historical landmark in Pomona, serving as the headquarters for the Pomona Valley Historical Society and housing important artifacts and collections that preserve the region's history. The return of the historical society to the museum after the 2024 fire represents an important milestone in restoring this community resource.
The details
An electrical fire in late September 2024 damaged the front-entry portion of the Ebell Museum, forcing the historical society to temporarily relocate. However, most of the collections had been safely moved off-site or placed in storage. On Saturday, with the assistance of volunteers and historical society members, the artifacts and exhibits were returned to their rightful place within the museum.
- The fire occurred in late September 2024.
- The historical society moved back into the Ebell Museum on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
The players
Pomona Valley Historical Society
A group dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the Pomona Valley region.
Ebell Museum
A historic building in Pomona that serves as the headquarters for the Pomona Valley Historical Society and houses important regional artifacts and collections.
The takeaway
The return of the Pomona Valley Historical Society to the Ebell Museum represents a significant milestone in the preservation of the region's history and the restoration of an important community resource. This move ensures that the Inland Empire's historical artifacts and collections will continue to be accessible to the public and serve as a reminder of the area's rich past.
