Our Mission
We are dedicated to preserving and protecting our area’s past so as to instill, in both young and old alike, continued appreciation and reverence for this unique and remarkable place.
Community Consciousness
In keeping with our mission statement, the Hemet Heritage Foundation and Hemet Museum reach out to the public to illuminate and bring awareness to areas and subjects of historical interest to the people of Hemet and the San Jacinto Valley.
We are committed to working with community leaders to foster a sense of pride in our community by maintaining a positive presence and teaching residents about our rich history and the strong individuals that built it. Our hope is to help restore a warmer, more cooperative sense of community to the San Jacinto Valley. The time has come for us to seriously, substantively, attend to the task of reviving the heart of Hemet, it’s lovable Downtown.
Come to our ever-improving Hemet Museum. Spend some time there to enrich your understanding and appreciation of what an ideal community is. We were there, not so long ago, and we can again be the “crowning jewel amid the foothills of Heaven” with your help and support.
About the Hemet Heritage Foundation
The Hemet Heritage Foundation exists as a local organization whose primary focus is the San Jacinto Valley, its rich history and its broad inventory of buildings, homes, scenic attractions, its Museum exhibits and other points of interest. The Hemet Heritage Foundation owns and operates the Santa Fe Depot property and the Hemet Museum.
The membership of this non-profit organization is dedicated to the mission of preserving and protecting our area’s past so as to instill, in both young and old alike, continued appreciation and reverence for this unique and remarkable place.
About Our Volunteers
The Hemet Heritage Foundation and the Hemet Museum are run by a 100% volunteer staff. We couldn’t exist without them. Click this link to meet our team.