The Moya del Pino Library and Ross Historical Society
We need to write the intro paragraph together, because it is the first thing people will see and explains what Moya-RHS is about, and we want to make sure we are all happy with it.
The collection of the Moya del Pino Library is devoted to works related to art, decorative arts, architecture, gardening and local history. Many of the original volumes are from the personal collections of the Moya del Pino family and other local families. It is complemented by the Ross Historical Society’s wealth of historical photographs, documents and other resources spanning the past 150 years.
Our Activities
The Moya del Pino Library / Ross Historical Society organizes the following activities:
First Thursday Forenoon Programs
Presentations are given by authors, artists, scholars, experts in a given field, and in a variety of interesting topic areas, mostly relating to the art and history of Marin County and surrounding areas. See our event calendar for information of upcoming lectures.
Town of Ross Annual 4th of July Celebration
MOYA-RHS participates in the Town festivities by displaying historic photographs at Ross Common.
Join us on Thursday, November 2, at 11 am for
FORGOTTEN TOWNS OF WEST MARIN
Dewey Livingston will tell us about a handful of places little known today, such as Tocaloma and Bivalve, but with fascinating histories.
Books and Articles
The Historical Society researches and contributes articles to a variety of publications. It has also published "Ross California – The People, the Places, the History," a thorough and entertaining account of the Town’s history beginning with its pioneers in the early 1800’s. A book about the life and works of José Moya del Pino is also available; see our Publications page for more information.
Research Assistance
We are happy to respond to inquiries and assist historians, homeowners, students and many others with their research about the Town of Ross, its people and its history.
