Town Hall

At the heart of historic Julian is the iconic Town Hall building that serves not only thousands of visitors but also residents for whom few options exist for meetings and community activities. However, the Town Hall is crumbling and in desperate need of repairs. Built in 1914, it was taken over by the Julian Chamber of Commerce in 1926 which has since operated it as a public service. Over the years the building has seen several improvements, however much of it remains original and in dire need of restoration. Specific areas include: the foundation under the porch, the front basement and the exterior and interior of the hall; the exterior and interior of the adjacent offi ce; and the parking lot behind the building.

An estimated 1,000 visitors and residents use the Town Hall every month, or approximately 12,000 people per year. For residents of Julian, which lacks a community center, a resource center or a senior center, the Town Hall is a critical asset. Given disruptions in services due to COVID during the past year, measurements of the positive impact are limited but include: (1) an estimated increase in the number of users from the prior year; and (2) new uses of Town Hall.

In addition to the thousands of annual visitors who come into the town hall for information on our region and all the things to see/do/eat/drink in Julian, the community also uses the building frequently.  Here are some of the ways that town hall serves the Julian community: 

LIONS CLUB Meetings and planning and Octoberfest fund raiser for organization, Storage of their supplies 

TRIANGLE CLUB Melodrama performance for community includes rehearsals and use of all chairs and equipment as well as performance dates Month long through Sept and Oct annually 

JULIAN WOMAN’S CLUB Annual quilt show that brings in droves of visitors to our community June 25 - July 4 

DAFFODIL VOLUNTEERS Display of daffodils grown by community including local children. Also is used to display local children’s artwork A full week in March 

JULIAN ARTS GUILD Art show / Sale Twice a year, Spring and Fall and occasionally meetings, when the library is unavailable.

ST ELIZABETH Emerald Ball – a celebration and fundraiser for the church. 

St Patrick’s day week CHURCH Oktoberfest – church fundraiser, open to public and provides great family fun for visitors and supports the church Oct, annually 

MISS JULIAN PAGEANT Scholarship pageant for local youth Annually in the Fall and daily for weeks prior to the event 

JULIAN CHORALE Performances to enhance their experience and to delight the community and public Twice or more a year - Spring and during the Holiday Season VARIOUS SUPPORT GROUPS Meet at town hall for private sessions to provide support to one another Throughout the entire year 

COUNTRY CHRISTMAS VOLUNTEERS Meet to sort the decorations – acts as a home base for the annual decorating of the Town of Julian Nov and then again in Jan for take down ARCHITECTURE REVIEW BOARD Meetings and open forums for community Monthly 

JULIAN PLANNING GROUP Meetings and open forums for community Monthly 

DISTRICT 2 SUPERVISOR Coffee with Constituents 

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Holiday Party – Bringing the business community together Annually in Dec: Installation Dinner = bringing together the business community Annually in Feb or Mar 

JULIAN FAMILY FIDDLE CAMP Fiddle and picking competition bringing fiddlers from around the country and fiddle lovers as well to enjoy either one day or two days of fi ddle music Annually in May 

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO REGISTRAR OF VOTERS Polling Place. In 2020 served as a “super poll” and gave our parking lot for the pod and Town Hall for 4 days for the purposes of collecting votes As needed.

COMMUNITY MEMBERS: Town hall has been the building for weddings, wedding receptions, birthday parties, retirement parties, baby showers, memorial services and more. 

We would love to honor those who support our  goal to keep the wonderful town hall around for generations to come.  We are currently seeking sponsorship through name plates. They start at just $100.  Our Major Donor Wall is a $500 contribution.  

Donate Here!