on July 3, 2026, celebrating America’s 250th birthday.
The Idyllwild 100 event was held to commemorate 100 years of the Tweedt Family home in Idyllwild.
The land was purchased in January of 1926, with the original house built by George E. Tweedt completed just in time for the July 4th weekend, 1926, on America’s 150th birthday. This milestone was celebrated at the 2nd home on the same property dubbed ‘Glowing Lantern’ in July 2026 for America’s 250th.
This page contains photos and videos from the Idyllwild 100 Event.
You can also watch/rewatch Chris Perrault’s “The History of Idyllwild” presentation and
architect Dennis McGuire’s “Architecture of Glowing Lantern” presentation.
Near the bottom of this page, you’ll find the Schedule of Events, the original event Promo Trailer
that was sent with the Evite, and the two “National Parks-style” logos, one which was used on the SWAG t-shirt.
July 2, 2026 Photos
July 3, 2026 Photos
The History of Idyllwild – Chris Perrault’s Presentation on July 3, 2026:
The Architecture of Glowing Lantern – Architect Dennis McGuire’s Presentation on July 3, 2026:
July 4, 2026 Parade Photos
July 4, 2026 Photos
July 4, 2026 Videos
July 5, 2026 Photos
Idyllwild 100 Event Schedule
Friday, July 3, 2026
2:00PM – Wine & Cheese Social – Appetizers + Drinks + Mingle & Chat
2:00PM – 10:00 PM – Watch the Telly Award-winning Building History: The Story of the Tweedt Family Home In Idyllwild, CA documentary, the Idyllwild 100 Year SlideShow, plus Tweedt Family Super-8mm Film and 8mm Videos all screening on loop in the Theater Room
5:30PM – Group Photo #1 on Deck (to match 1926 Photo)
6:00PM – Idyllwild Historic Society guest speaker Chris Perrault on the “History of Idyllwild”
6:30PM – Architectural Talk about the “new” Tweedt home ‘Glowing Lantern’ by architect Dennis McGuire
7:00PM – Dinner – Steak & Chicken Kebabs, Sides, Salads, Desserts + Wine, Beer, 1926-themed cocktails/mocktails
7:00PM – 1920’s & Beyond Music – “The Decades Playlist”
Saturday, July 4, 2026
10:00AM -12:00PM – 60th Annual 4th of July Parade – Downtown Idyllwild
2:00PM – Apps & Drinks service begins
2:00PM – 10:00 PM – Watch the Telly Award-winning Building History: The Story of the Tweedt Family Home In Idyllwild, CA documentary, the Idyllwild 100 Year SlideShow, plus Tweedt Family Super-8mm Film and 8mm Videos all screening on loop in the Theater Room
3:00PM – 1926 Tournament of Champions (Horseshoe Contest, Monopoly, Table Tennis, Bridge, & more!)
5:00PM – 1920’s Trivia Game – Prizes Awarded
5:30PM – Group Photo #2 on Deck (to match 1926 Photo)
5:40PM – Line Dance Lesson by Abigail
6:00PM – Dinner – Classic 4th of July BBQ Burgers & Hot Dogs + Classic Sides + Drinks
7:00PM – Full Band Live Music Performance by YoYo – Spotify Link | Instagram Link
Idyllwild 100 Promo Video:
This video was sent out with the Evite invitation to promote attendance.
Official “National Parks Service” Logos for the Event:
