Join us at 11 am on June 1, 2023 for Our next event
Creating a national park for all at the golden gate
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Our next presentation is on Thursday, June 1, when we learn of the continuing transition of Presidio to Park.
Presented in the Livermore Pavilion at 11 AM on the grounds of the Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross, CA. A donation of $10 is requested. If you have questions, please contact us at rhs.moya@gmail.com |
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membership
The José Moya del Pino Library - Ross Historical Society is extremely grateful for your continuing support. Your membership and contribution will allow our all-volunteer organization to honor Moya del Pino and preserve the history of the Town of Ross and its surroundings through our research, educational programs and exhibitions.
To all those who have already renewed their membership for 2023, THANK YOU! For the benefit of our members, we prefer not to "auto-renew" memberships. Therefore, if you have not renewed for 2023 yet, then please click HERE for membership information so we may continue our unique mission! Membership dues and donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Tax ID #94-2885102.
Thanks to our members, our long-running speaker series was a huge success this year. Hundreds of guests attended our live, in-person presentations at the Marin Art & Garden Center. Following our September program, many guests enjoyed a wonderful garden luncheon and raffle.
In 2022, we continued our important community and historical work, including:
Thank you very much for your valuable support. You truly make a difference!
To all those who have already renewed their membership for 2023, THANK YOU! For the benefit of our members, we prefer not to "auto-renew" memberships. Therefore, if you have not renewed for 2023 yet, then please click HERE for membership information so we may continue our unique mission! Membership dues and donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Tax ID #94-2885102.
Thanks to our members, our long-running speaker series was a huge success this year. Hundreds of guests attended our live, in-person presentations at the Marin Art & Garden Center. Following our September program, many guests enjoyed a wonderful garden luncheon and raffle.
In 2022, we continued our important community and historical work, including:
- Hosting seven memorable speaker programs;
- Participating in the 4th of July festivities at the Ross Common;
- Responding to inquiries and assisting historians, homeowners, students and many others with their research about the Town of Ross and its history;
- Preserving and maintaining our collection of historical photos, artwork, documents, books and other artifacts related to Moya and the Town of Ross.
- Participating in public events hosted by Ross Auxiliary, Ross Property Owners Association (RPOA) and the Town of Ross; and
- Providing guest speakers, historic Ross photos and information to RPOA, local libraries, museums, historical societies, and other organizations.
Thank you very much for your valuable support. You truly make a difference!
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The Life and Legacy of Jose Moya del Pino
In November of 2021, Moya's granddaughter Paola Coda talked about his life through the lens of the key relationships he forged over the years. These relationships in turn influenced the twists and turns of his life in Spain and California. You can watch the video below. If you want to purchase her book, José Moya del Pino: Two Lives of an Artist, it is available online or can be ordered through your local bookstore (they will not have it in stock but can order it directly from the publisher). An ePub is also available for Apple Books (not on Amazon). |
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RHS/Moya video archive
We are happy to be back to in person events.
If you missed our past Zoom presentations, you can watch them here.
If you missed our past Zoom presentations, you can watch them here.
Women and Gardens by Judith Taylor
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Two Lives of an Artist: Jose Moya del Pino
by Paola Coda |
Marin County Dairies
by Mike Moyle |
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Cocktails From Marin
by Author and IJ Columnist Jeff Burkhart, |
The White Devil’s Daughters: The Women Who Fought Slavery in San Francisco’s Chinatown.
by Julia Flynn Siler |
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Locomotive Number 9 History and Restoration
by Fred Runner |
1906 Earthquake & Fire
by Richard Torney |
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Shipwrecks of Marin
by Brian K. Crawford |
The New Deal in the North Bay
by Gray Brechin |
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We encourage to you to visit The Living New Deal web site to learn more about New Deal history, sites and events.
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The Branson School Centennial
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Prohibition in Marin
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REsources on Ross and jose Moya del pino
 Ross Train Station
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 Moya Self Portrait
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BACKGROUND
In 1968 the Marin Art & Garden Center wanted to honor Jose Moya del Pino for his contributions as a founding MAGC member and recognized community artist. Funded with a generous donation from the Moya family, the old octagon house was moved from a former site and placed on a new foundation. The renovated Octagon House became the JOSE MOYA DEL PINO LIBRARY, and a supporting guild was formed under the knowledgeable guidance of Mrs. Thomas Kent and Mrs. Russell Smith.
The ROSS HISTORICAL SOCIETY was established in 1982. Its founding directors diligently researched early Ross history and compiled a collection of rare photographs and memorabilia. Founding member Carla Ehat spearheaded the countywide Oral History project which now resides in the California Room at the Marin County Library. The two organizations consolidated in 1994.
ACTIVITIES
First Friday Forenoon Programs ~ Presentations are given by authors, artists, scholars, experts in a given field, and in a variety of interesting topic areas
Town of Ross Annual July 4th Celebration ~ MOYA-RHS participates in the Town festivities by displaying historic photographs at Ross Common.
Book Publication ~ In honor of the 2008 Centennial of the Town of Ross, our historians have written a thorough and entertaining account of the Town’s history beginning with its pioneers in the early 1800’s. Dedicated to Carla Ehat, a longtime Moya member as well as founding member of the Ross Historical Society, the book entitled “ROSS CALIFORNIA - THE PEOPLE, THE PLACES, THE HISTORY” is available for a $25 donation. For ordering information, please go to https://www.moya-rhs.org/ross-book.html
The ROSS HISTORICAL SOCIETY was established in 1982. Its founding directors diligently researched early Ross history and compiled a collection of rare photographs and memorabilia. Founding member Carla Ehat spearheaded the countywide Oral History project which now resides in the California Room at the Marin County Library. The two organizations consolidated in 1994.
ACTIVITIES
First Friday Forenoon Programs ~ Presentations are given by authors, artists, scholars, experts in a given field, and in a variety of interesting topic areas
Town of Ross Annual July 4th Celebration ~ MOYA-RHS participates in the Town festivities by displaying historic photographs at Ross Common.
Book Publication ~ In honor of the 2008 Centennial of the Town of Ross, our historians have written a thorough and entertaining account of the Town’s history beginning with its pioneers in the early 1800’s. Dedicated to Carla Ehat, a longtime Moya member as well as founding member of the Ross Historical Society, the book entitled “ROSS CALIFORNIA - THE PEOPLE, THE PLACES, THE HISTORY” is available for a $25 donation. For ordering information, please go to https://www.moya-rhs.org/ross-book.html