Chapter History

Tomo-Kahni, or "Winter Home," is a historic Kawaiisu Native American village site nearby. For thousands of years, the Kawaiisu roamed a vast territory from the Southern Sierra to the Tehachapi Range to the Mojave Desert. During the cooler months, the tribe encamped in their Tomo-Kahni atop a ridge in the Tehachapi Mountains, overlooking Sand Canyon to the East and the Tehachapi Valley to the West. The Kawaiisu are recognized for their unique, artistically detailed, basket weaving skills, and this location was likely chosen for its plentiful resources, moderate temperatures, and good visibility of approach. It served as their winter home for two to three thousand years.

The Tomo-Kahni Chapter, NSDAR, was recognized by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution on April 13, 2002, with 22 Organizing Members under the leadership of our organizing regent. By April 12, 2003, the Chapter had accepted a total of 29 charter members. We look forward to meeting you.