Fort Tejon Historical Association
The Fort Tejon Historical Association (FTHA) is a historical society dedicated to preserving the historic site at Fort Tejon State Historic Park, in Kern County, California, and educating the public about the fort’s role in 19th century California and U.S. history.
Fort Tejon was established in 1854 at Tejon Pass, in the canyon between the San Emigdio Mountains and Tehachapi Mountains. It is located near present-day Gorman on Interstate 5 in California.
The FTHA is well known for its annual Civil War reenactments that take place in June.
Organization
The Association was incorporated as a non-profit organization on August 1, 1983. As of 2019, it had approximately 70 members.
The FTHA is governed by a board of directors of six people. Current officers are as follows.
| Position | Officer |
|---|---|
| President and Chairperson | Karina Dunbar |
| Executive Secretary | John Billinger |
| Treasurer | Kevin Dunbar |
| Website, Newsletter, and IT Support | Matt Schnittker |
| Civil War Program Director | Mike Foster |
| Board Member / Historic Expert | Sean Malis |