Kristin Rasmussen

A View From the Past: Christmas in San Simeon

Kristin Rasmussen recounts her grandmother's recollection of Christmas in San Simeon in the 1920s. Grandma Norma grew up in San Simeon, CA at the foot of Hearst Castle....

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Curator Wm. R. Williams lived in this house across the street from Hearst Castle in the 1930s.

A View From the Past: Hearst Warehouse Treasure

Kristin Rasmussen shares a story about her Grandma Norma, who grew up in San Simeon, CA at the foot of Hearst Castle. She was awed by W.R. Hearst's warehouse treasures....

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Sebastian's General Store, San Simeon

A View from The Past: Meet Norma (Sebastian) Bassi Monson

Kristin Rasmussen describes the village of San Simeon, Sebastian's General Store, and the Bay View Hotel during the time Grandmother Norma grew up there....

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Our Mission

The Foundation at Hearst Castle’s mission is to support the conservation and restoration of Hearst Castle, and to offer youth programs for underserved middle school students — to enhance the appreciation of the art and architecture of this world-class museum and monument, ultimately enriching the visitor experience and inspiring future generations of visionaries.

The Foundation at Hearst Castle is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit association affiliated with Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument® and the San Luis Obispo Coast District of California State Parks. EIN 77-0068533.

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