Annual Picnic at Pringle Grove
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Nora
Oliver Angell founded the Soquel Pioneer and Historical Association
in 1938. During an "old-timers" picnic at Pringle
Grove the following summer, she was elected to serve as the
first president.
The Grove
had been a popular spot for outdoor events since the 1880s.
The wooded setting became a traditional site for pioneer gatherings,
and owners Lloyd and Annie Pringle decided to make it a gift
to the community. The deed was granted to the association in
1945. |
| Today
members and enthusiasts of Soquel history meet on the last Saturday
in July for the potluck picnic and program that begins at noon.
The afternoon is filled with stories, the sharing of photographs,
and speakers who talk about the town and its settlers. |
The
mission of the Soquel Pioneer and Historical Association is to "preserve
our local history and educate the public on our past." Richard
Nutter, president, can be reached by calling (831) 688-2412, or by
email to dicknutter@earthlink.net.