Local History Events
In addition to our First Friday presentations, there are many interesting talks at other local organizations to attend. We hope to see you at some of the following:
Walk Into History: Exploring family ties
Mill Valley Historical Society's Annual History Walk
Sunday, May 26 @ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Avenue
Mill Valley, CA 94941 United States + Google Map
$15.00 – $20.00
This year's Walk into History takes place on Sunday, May 26. "Exploring Family Ties" tells stories about the residents and businesses in the "Eastland area," the earliest subdivision in Mill Valley bordering on Old Mill Park. The tour route includes the Japanese "colony" on Bernard and historic Lovell. The Walk starts in the Mill Valley Library's SmartGarden, with tours leaving every 20 minutes starting at 9:30 am, with the last tour at 3:00 pm.There will also be a special family activity for elementary school age children in Old Mill Park from 10 am to 2 pm, featuring games, crafts and treats from the mid-20th century. Adults must accompany children.
Register HERE for Walk into History: Exploring Family Ties
Sunday, May 26 @ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Avenue
Mill Valley, CA 94941 United States + Google Map
$15.00 – $20.00
This year's Walk into History takes place on Sunday, May 26. "Exploring Family Ties" tells stories about the residents and businesses in the "Eastland area," the earliest subdivision in Mill Valley bordering on Old Mill Park. The tour route includes the Japanese "colony" on Bernard and historic Lovell. The Walk starts in the Mill Valley Library's SmartGarden, with tours leaving every 20 minutes starting at 9:30 am, with the last tour at 3:00 pm.There will also be a special family activity for elementary school age children in Old Mill Park from 10 am to 2 pm, featuring games, crafts and treats from the mid-20th century. Adults must accompany children.
Register HERE for Walk into History: Exploring Family Ties
Mill valley historical society first wednesday: Women of the dipsea race by barry spitz
Wednesday, June 5, 7 pm
Mill Valley Library, 375 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941 United States + Google Map
Barry Spitz will discuss the colorful history of women in the Dipsea, augmented by images from the Mill Valley History Room. From early times when they were limited to hiking and unofficial participation to official entry, don't miss this fascinating presentation by one of our great local historians.
PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS FREE EVENT HERE
Mill Valley Library, 375 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941 United States + Google Map
Barry Spitz will discuss the colorful history of women in the Dipsea, augmented by images from the Mill Valley History Room. From early times when they were limited to hiking and unofficial participation to official entry, don't miss this fascinating presentation by one of our great local historians.
PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS FREE EVENT HERE