Wrightwood is a small mountain community located in San Bernardino County, California, United States. It is situated in the San Gabriel Mountains, about 80 miles northeast of Los Angeles. Wrightwood has a population of around 4,500 people and covers an area of approximately 5 square miles.
The mission of the Wrightwood Historical Society is to collect, preserve, display, and interpret the history of Wrightwood and the surrounding areas that have a direct impact on Wrightwood. It is a community educational organization dedicated to the interpretation of history through a collection of artifacts and memorabilia donated to the Wrightwood Museum.