2025 Annual St. Francis Dam Disaster Lecture and Bus Tour

Discover the Tragic Legacy of the St. Francis Dam Disaster - 2025 Annual Lecture and Bus Tour

Step back in time and uncover the gripping history of the St. Francis Dam disaster at our 2025 Annual Lecture and Bus Tour. Join us on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10:30 AM for a captivating event you won’t want to miss.

Note: The lecture will be held at College of the Canyons, Valencia campus in the Dianne G. Van Hook University Center room 258.
Enter the campus at University Center Drive and park in Lot 14.

What to Expect:

• Enlightening Lecture: Dive deep into the heart of the 1928 St. Francis Dam disaster with our expert speakers. Hear from Dr. Alan Pollack, Ann Stansell, Dianne Hellrigel, and the legendary "Dam Man" Frank Rock as they reveal the causes, consequences, and lasting impact of this historic tragedy.
• Interactive Bus Tour: After the lecture, embark on an immersive bus tour to the actual site of the St. Francis Dam. Witness the remnants of this historic landmark and gain a profound understanding of the event that forever changed the surrounding community.
• Exclusive Insights: Engage directly with our knowledgeable speakers, ask questions, and explore the stories behind the disaster. This is a unique opportunity to connect with history and the experts who bring it to life.

Why You Should Attend:

• Honor the Past: Pay tribute to the lives affected by this devastating event and keep their memory alive.
• Unique Experience: This combination of in-depth lecture and onsite exploration offers an unparalleled opportunity to learn and reflect.
• Expert Perspectives: Gain insights from top historians and experts in the field who bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to their presentations.

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable day of learning, reflection, and discovery. Secure your spot now and be part of a community dedicated to preserving and understanding our history.

Join us for the 2025 Annual St. Francis Dam Disaster Lecture and Bus Tour - where history comes alive.

Explore the history of California's second-worst disaster—the catastrophic failure of the St. Francis Dam on March 12, 1928. This tragic event claimed over 400 lives, devastated farms and homes, and reshaped dam safety forever.

Important: As a highly popular fundraiser, we cannot guarantee ticket availability on the day. Secure your spot now to ensure you don't miss this historic experience!

Join us on April 26 for a journey into the past, honoring the victims and uncovering the powerful stories behind this significant event. Order your tickets today!

Info: Lectures will be given on the history of the disaster and events leading up to it, as well as memorializing the victims, and stories about various victims and survivors.

Info: Get your questions answered by our St. Francis Dam experts, including the renowned Frank Rock.

Info: Explore the St. Francis Dam disaster with our elite guides—Frank Rock, Alan Pollack, Dianne Hellrigel, and Ann Stansell. Immerse yourself in history as you visit the St. Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial and Monument. Witness the dam foundation remains, the iconic "tombstone," and blocks washed downstream by the flood.

Highlights include:

Dam's Wing Dyke: Learn about this crucial structure and its role.

Ancient Paleolithic Landslide: Discover the initial event that led to the dam failure.

This is your chance to engage with history like never before. Don't miss out!

Host or Publisher Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society