The migrants who came to California from Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and Missouri and lived at the Weedpatch Camp brought with them their religious culture, a unique language their music and food representative to their regions.  They also brought with them strong ethical and work values from the rural south west to California.

The Community Hall was the scene of church gatherings and social events within the camp.  It has an open beam ceiling, wood flooring and a small stage.
 

 

The camp had its own Post Office.  In the movie "The Grapes of Wrath," it was used as the manager's office.
 
 



Attached to the post office is one of the original 
tin buildings.  It was used as a medical clinic.
 
 
 

 The camp also had its own Library 
 

The Community Hall, Post Office, and the Library were built by the W.P.A. in 1935 are all now on the National Register of Historic Places.  There has been a roof added over the original shingles of the Community Hall.  This was done to protect the integrity of the interior of the building.  Other than this, these buildings have remained the same since they were built.

The two smaller buildings have been moved to within the confines of the fence surrounding the community hall.  This creates an historic park where prearranged tours can be conducted.

The 1973 cabins became antiquated, requiring heavy maintenance and were replaced with modern duplexes when the entire camp was rebuilt.  Though closed for the construction period, the camp re-opened in 2005 and carries on as a home for migrant workers, with one corner fenced off and dedicated to history.  See:  Restoration Plans

These buildings have stood vacant for a number of years. They are still in the confines of the Sunset Labor Camp.  The Community Building is fenced in alone, and the Post Office and the Library are closer to the main gate and fence in together.  They are in restorable condition, but are in need of being brought  up to code, which the Housing authority of Kern County is planning to do.  The very existence of these buildings is a significant reference to Kern County's rich historical heritage.