Welcome to the Historical Society.

Welcome to the website of the Incline Village & Crystal Bay Historical Society. We are pleased to launch this site and share with you the vibrant history of the Tahoe region.

What we do and one of the purposes of this site is to open a door for the people who live and visit here into the story of how Incline and Crystal Bay came to be and the stories of all the years going back to the first inhabitants of our area. Read our Mission Statement >>

We welcome your feedback on ways to enhance the site and what information you would like to review. You can share your thoughts with me by sending a message from our Contact page. Over the next several months, we plan to add new stories and intriguing connections to our shared history. Contact us here >>

We invite you to visit often, enjoy your time here and consider becoming involved with our organizations. We welcome donations of photographs, memorabilia and gifts of cash. Donate here >>

Most sincerely,

Chuck Greene, IV&CBHS Board President

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