Redlands’ History

Incorporated in 1888, the community of Redlands nestles against crescent-shaped south-westerly hills and faces the magnificent San Bernardino mountain range for incredible vistas that drove early residents to locate their homes for the very best view. Early residents also came for the climate and topography, ideal for growing citrus, a crop that generated much of Redlands’ wealth. They brought with them their entrepreneurial spirit, their high cultural standards, and their family traditions, and built a town that has attracted people and businesses from around the world. With the outstanding private University of Redlands and world-renowned businesses, this town of 70,000 residents has thrived and prospered.

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Festival Series Headquarters

Visitors will find helpful Redlands Festival Series information at three different locations.

The Tourism Desk at the A.K. Smiley Public Library, 125 W. Vine Street in Redlands will make available all the print information about each Festival event. There, visitors will find the Festival Series brochure with all the basic event information. The Smiley Library is open Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m.

Campus Events at Hunsaker Center on the University of Redlands campus, 1200 E. Colton Avenue also will carry all the Festival Series print information. The Center is open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to midnight and Sunday, 10 – 10.

Directions:

• If traveling East bound on the I-10 exit Orange St. off ramp.
• If traveling West bound on the I-10 exit 6th St off ramp. Turn left on 6th St. and right on Citrus