Who We Are

InyoMonoHistory.com is a passionate community of historians, locals, and history enthusiasts dedicated to uncovering and sharing the authentic stories of Inyo and Mono Counties. Founded by a group of Eastern Sierra residents, including Tyler Beadle, a Bishop local with deep ties to the region and a commitment to truthful storytelling, our team is driven by a love for the land and its diverse peoples. We are storytellers, researchers, and neighbors—some with roots tracing back to the Nuumu and Newe, others to the ranchers and miners like John B. Clarke, who mapped Bishop in 1863, or the McGees, who supported Mammoth Lakes’ early mining camps. Together, we form a nonprofit organization working to build a board of directors and a membership base that reflects the rich diversity of our community, from Native American friends to newcomers drawn by the Sierra’s beauty.

Our goal is to collaborate with local organizations, such as the Bishop Paiute Tribe, Eastern California Museum, and Mammoth Museum, to ensure our narratives are inclusive and grounded in primary sources. We are volunteers, educators, and advocates who believe in the power of history to unite. Whether hosting history talks, curating digital archives of artifacts like Paiute baskets or Bodie’s mining relics, or organizing events inspired by the region’s past, we strive to create a space where all voices are heard. InyoMonoHistory.com is more than a website—it’s a growing movement to preserve the legacy of Payahuunadu and Panawe, from the ancient petroglyphs to the 20th-century water wars, ensuring every story finds its place in our shared heritage.