March 5         Join College of Marin President JONATHAN ELDRIDGE for "HONORING OUR PAST, DEFINING OUR FUTURE," a presentation celebrating the College's 2026 Centennial. The talk will trace the College's remarkable century-long journey serving Marin County, from its founding through transformative milestones, before exploring the College's strategic vision and Plan 2030 initiatives that will shape the next century of the community's college.

 

April 2            Travel back in time with local author SCOTT FLETCHER when he shares his new book: MORE MOMENTS IN MARIN HISTORY: FAMILIAR TALES & UNTOLD STORIES. Based on photographs taken from the Marin History Museum's image collection, the presentation tells the story of the people, businesses, organizations and events that have shaped the county we all call home.

 

May 7             SEARCHING FOR BALTIMORE'S CALIFORNIA GOLD. In 1849 thirty men traveled from Maryland over Panama to California and erected a steam sawmill in what became Larkspur’s Baltimore Canyon.  RICHARD CUNNINGHAM will explain his two decades of research and travel that revealed the remarkable story of the men who founded Marin County’s government. 

 

June 4            MUIR WOODS – HISTORY RECONSIDERED. Muir Woods is a world class destination and a favorite place for locals to walk. It is also a fascinating national park classroom to teach the complexities of conservation history. Now it is grabbing headlines as the stories staff share are being censured. Learn the background behind "History Under Construction" and the First Amendment. Presented by MIA MONROE who recently retired from the National Park Service.

 

Sept 17 ~ ANNUAL LUNCHEON
THE FACE LAUGHS WHILE THE BRAIN CRIES: THE EDUCATION OF A DOCTOR. Acclaimed neuro-immunologist Dr. STEPHEN L. HAUSER, winner of the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences, recalls his 40-year journey from treating MS patients who had little hope of recovery to contributing to the scientific breakthrough that led to a revolutionary treatment for MS.

There will be a catered luncheon after the program—details to follow.

 

Oct 1               MUTUAL RESPECT. Daniel Brown, a black man, was a servant of A.E. Kent from 1864-1896 and was well respected. A.E. Kent, a wealthy white man, had the respect of Daniel Brown due to his kindness and decency. A film and program will be presented by Daniel Brown’s great-grandson KEITH BELL.

 

Nov 5              DISCOVERING SAN QUENTIN PRISON HISTORY THROUGH ITS ARCHIVES. Established in 1852, San Quentin has played a pivotal role in the history of California and Marin County. This program explores the prison’s past, showcases the San Quentin Prison Museum, and examines our ongoing efforts to preserve, catalog, and digitize its extensive collection of photographs, films, artifacts, and more. Presented by local historian CAROL ACQUAVIVA and Research Librarian LORI DEIBEL.

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For an archive of previous years' presentations see our Events Archive.