Historical Resources on the Internet

American Heritage Fighting Arts Association - Website dedicated to 19th Century Martial Arts, including Bowie Knives and Muzzleloading Firearms.  www.ahfaa.org
Coon n' Crockett Muzzleloaders - The Internet's Premier Muzzleloading Information Center.     www.coon-n-crockett.org

Crazy Crow Trading Post - Period Correct Clothing and Supplies for Historical Reenactors.    www.crazycrow.com

Dana Adobe Nipomo Amigos - Historic 1839 rancho home (La Casa de Dana) located in Nipomo, California.  Annual Heritage Day event.  www.danaadobe.org

Native Daughters of the Golden West - Fraternal organization dedicated to preserving California History.  www.ndgw.org

Native Sons of the Golden West - Fraternal organization dedicated to preserving California History.  www.nsgw.org

Rattlesnake Jack's Old West Parlor - Old West clipart, including images by Russell and Remington.  http://members.memlane.com/gromboug/

Rios-Caledonia Adobe - Historic Inn and Stage Stop built in 1846 located in San Miguel, California.  Maintained by the San Luis Obispo County Parks Department.   http://www.slocountyparks.com/facilities/rios_caledonia.htm

San Luis Obispo County Historical Society - Museum and Public Research Room.   www.slochs.org

San Luis Obispo Muzzleloaders - Morro Bay shooting club.  Host’s monthly muzzleloading rifle and pistol matches, tomahawk & knife throwing, and other primitive skills.   http://www.slosa.org/muzzleloaders/index.htm

Santa Lucia Sportsmen's Association - Atascadero shooting club. Also hosts monthly muzzleloading rifle and pistol matches, tomahawk & knife throwing, and other primitive skills. www.santaluciasportsmen.org

Recommended Books

"1883 History of San Luis Obispo County   
by Myron Angel. Published by Thompson & West, Oakland, CA (1883)

"Blonde Ranchero: Memories of Juan Francisco Dana"
by Rocky Dana & Marie Harrington. Published by South County historical Society of Arroyo Grande

"Gold Dust and Gunsmoke: Tales of Gold Rush Outlaws, Gunfighters, Lawmen, and Vigilantes"
by John Boessenecker. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

"Guns of the Old West: An Illustrated History"
by Dean K. Boorman. Published by Lyons Press (2004)

"Joaquin"
by William B. Secrest. Published by Sage-West Publishing Company (1967)

"Journey of Justice"
by Gary L. Hoving. Published by South County Historical Society of Arroyo Grande

"The Mexican War"
Time/Life Books Old West Series.

"The Forty-Niners"
Time/Life Books Old West Series.