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.