Tom Atchley, historian, teacher, tour guide, researcher, president of the Redlands Area Historical Society, and director of the Junior Historical Society has immersed himself in history.

With A.K. Smiley Public Library Director Larry Burgess, he teaches a popular ten-week-long evening course about the history of Redlands.

Tom spoke at the first meeting of Highland Area Historical Society, on November 13, 1980.

At the Highland Area Historical Society's 30th Anniversary on Saturday April 17th, 2010, we were honored to have him returning to speak on James S. Edwards and the East Highlands Orange Company.