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Codiga Center & Museum Come and discover the history of agriculture of the Central Coast, from the Ohlones to today. Immerse yourself in the story of the once flourishing apple industry or a variety of canning jars. “Yesterday’s Kitchen” reminds many visitors of past household tasks. “Crossing the Bar” explores the importance of Hudson’s Landing in early transportation of agricultural products to market. Enjoy “Legacy of the Vaqueros” and learn about the importance of the beef industry in central California. |
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| Experience the history of local dairying through antique milking equipment, butter churns, an extensive milk bottle collection and Elsie memorabilia. "Pick Now - Eat Later" highlights the era when Watsonville was the “frozen food capital of the West.” The upstairs Santa Cruz County Room archive houses a non-circulating collection of agricultural related books, photos and an extensive collection of California Agricultural Extension Services pamphlets. (Research by appointment only.) | ||
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Porter Implement Shed View our collection of restored horse drawn equipment including plows, binders, reapers and planters. An extensive collection of hand tools is also on display. |
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Snyder Building Then, wander down to the Snyder Building, known on-site as The Shop. The building includes our restoration shop and storage for restored equipment. There will probably be someone working on a carriage, tractor or other rescued piece of equipment while you’re there. |
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Madesko Gazebo This shady spot offers you a place to meet and to rest, or there are are picnic tables under the redwood trees next to the Codiga Center (please respect the young, sprouting trees). Caboose This Illinois Central Caboose was donated to AHP to represent the importance of train transportation in moving agricultural products to market. AHP volunteers have lovingly restored the exterior of the caboose. Plans are to restore the interior by September 2008 so visitors have the opportunity to experience the living quarters for train crews when there was a caboose on every train. |
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