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:
san anselmo stroll through history
Select summer and fall weekends in San Anselmo.
Travel back in time with the Historical Commission on docent-led strolls through two areas of San Anselmo.
Tour 1: Downtown San Anselmo, August 24 and October 26. Meet at Creek Park at 9:00 a.m.
Tour 2: The Seminary Area, September 28. Meet at Montgomery Chapel, Richmond Road and Bolinas Avenue at 9:00 a.m.
Please RSVP at their eventbrite site or email stroll@sananselmohistory.org . Both tours are free.
For more information visit sananselmohistory.org/events/stroll-through-history/
Travel back in time with the Historical Commission on docent-led strolls through two areas of San Anselmo.
Tour 1: Downtown San Anselmo, August 24 and October 26. Meet at Creek Park at 9:00 a.m.
Tour 2: The Seminary Area, September 28. Meet at Montgomery Chapel, Richmond Road and Bolinas Avenue at 9:00 a.m.
Please RSVP at their eventbrite site or email stroll@sananselmohistory.org . Both tours are free.
For more information visit sananselmohistory.org/events/stroll-through-history/
SEcret Places in mill valley
Wednesday, May 4, 7 pm
Main Reading Room, Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley, CA 94941
Mill Valley's history sleuth Phil Rhodes shares natural and historic places that make Mill Valley truly special, such as a still-unpaved road dating back to Gold Rush-era logging, old growth redwoods saved by Samuel Throckmorton, a nearly 200 year- old remnant of an engineering marvel, and places where wild hazelnuts and huckleberries grow. He will also talk about the legacy of Mill Valley’s steps, lanes and paths—both official and not—as well as historic streets. In this interactive presentation, the audience will be asked to identify projected images before they are discussed, sharing their knowledge.
A Marin native, Phil Rhodes grew up in seven different homes from one end of “the valley of the Mill” to the other. He did a lot of walking and bicycling which was the way kids got around in those days. An expert researcher, Phil has been a tremendous resource to the Mill Valley Historical Society and other local historians.
PLEASE PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS FREE EVENT. https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg…
Main Reading Room, Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley, CA 94941
Mill Valley's history sleuth Phil Rhodes shares natural and historic places that make Mill Valley truly special, such as a still-unpaved road dating back to Gold Rush-era logging, old growth redwoods saved by Samuel Throckmorton, a nearly 200 year- old remnant of an engineering marvel, and places where wild hazelnuts and huckleberries grow. He will also talk about the legacy of Mill Valley’s steps, lanes and paths—both official and not—as well as historic streets. In this interactive presentation, the audience will be asked to identify projected images before they are discussed, sharing their knowledge.
A Marin native, Phil Rhodes grew up in seven different homes from one end of “the valley of the Mill” to the other. He did a lot of walking and bicycling which was the way kids got around in those days. An expert researcher, Phil has been a tremendous resource to the Mill Valley Historical Society and other local historians.
PLEASE PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS FREE EVENT. https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg…
Helping to restore history and art
Jose Moya del Pino was very proud to have the opportunity to work on Coit Tower with other Bay Area artists. One of them was Victor Arnautoff, whose City Life scene in the Tower is one of the most visible and dramatic. Moya was a friend and even served as a model for the artist's work at the Presidio Chapel. Victor made the news recently with the debate over the preservation or destruction of his mural at George Washington High School in San Francisco. Across the Bay in Richmond, there is an active effort to restore and display his Richmond, Industrial City, mural which once graced the walls of the main Post Office there. The piece portrays Richmond in 1941, prior to the great changes that World War II brought to that community and the Bay Area.
This restoration is a worthy effort led by Melinda McCrary, Director of the Richmond Museum. Any help is welcome, but one great way is by attending a celebration and dinner at the historic Rockefeller Lodge in San Pablo on September 12. The cost for the event is $110 which includes dinner and there will be a silent auction. You will also meet many others who share an interest in history, art and the City of Richmond. Even if you cannot attend, you should make a point to visit the Museum or ask about the project. This is a chance to make a real difference.
For more information, visit www.RichmondMuseum.org or call 510 235-7387.
For more information, visit www.RichmondMuseum.org or call 510 235-7387.