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Architecture & Home Tour 2023
Saturday, May 20
11AM-4PM

Details coming soon! In the meantime, check out last year's Tour Booklet  and discover the wonders of exploring San Leandro homes and architecture.

Promote your business or organization, and support local history and architectural preservation. Sponsor or purchase an ad!
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We are a qualified nonprofit and donations are tax deductible. EIN51-0173536
$2,500 History Hero Sponsor
$1,000 History Supporter Sponsor
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Trivia Bee, Potluck Lunch, and General Meeting
Saturday, November 12
12pm to 3pm
Alta Mira Club
​561 Lafayette Ave., San Leandro

Join us for an informative and fun trivia bee, a potluck lunch, and a short meeting. We’ve rented the historic Peralta Home/Alta Mira Club, the oldest building in San Leandro, for our last 2022 event.  A docent will give us a tour. We'll have our trivia bee, lunch, and meeting in the spacious back room. We’ll supply the lasagnas; you bring a salad or dessert.

Have fun testing your local history chops in our San Leandro trivia bee. We'll show a picture of a person, place, or event, and start giving you hints.  First person to call out the correct answer gets a point. The person with the most points at the end wins a prize -- and reigns as our Local History Champ!

We'll have a short meeting at the end, with a review of our 150th celebrations, our financial report, and the election of 2023 board members. 

Please RSVP by November 10. It's free!

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The sun is shining, the park is emerald green, and the end of summer is in sight. 
Labor Day is one of our most beloved and memorable end-of-summer celebrations. Join the Historical Society on Saturday September 3rd from 11:00-3:00 at the Seagull Picnic Area at the San Leandro Marina Park. We will come together to enjoy food, music, and games. We will be celebrating the past, present, and future of Labor in San Leandro. 
FOOD: You can either BYO picnic (barbecue grills at the Seagull Picnic Area are available on a first-come-first-served basis) or purchase a to-go picnic from one of our restaurant partners. 
Don't feel like packing a picnic basket? We're partnering with two locally owned restaurants so you don't have to! Order ahead with any of our restaurant partners and they will take care of the rest. Pick up your pre-paid orders between 11:00 am and 12:00 at the picnic. 
  • It's A Grind Cafe is a specialty coffee house established in 1994 to provide high quality gourmet coffee, espresso beverages, better for you healthy cold drinks, a range of home baked foods in a comfortable, and a community-focused neighborhood environment. Their online menu offers pizza, piroshkis, breakfast burritos, brownies and more. Order up to 3 days ahead at their website: iagsanleandro.com/. Schedule item(s) for pick up with a note that it should be delivered as part of the Labor Day Picnic. 
  • Joaquin Deli is a neighborhood gem bridging delectable Old World comforts with a fusion of fresh local ingredients. They are known for their fine sandwiches, a great match for any picnic. Try the popular Lunch Box Combo which includes a sandwich of your choice from the sandwich menu, a brownie or a cookie, a can of soda or bottled water and a side order. Order ahead at their website: joaquindelica.com/36568 Schedule item(s) for pick up with a note that it should be delivered as part of the Labor Day Picnic. 
FUN: Games make the day more fun! Both traditional and inventive family friendly games will make this community picnic a sensational blast we will be talking about for weeks. You can expect human ring toss, wheelbarrow races, and more. 
HISTORY: We’ll also be showcasing the history of labor in San Leandro with photos from the archive of local workers, unions, and companies that are new and old.
Register -- It's Free!

Open House 
​and Here Is a Sign Photo Exhibit
Saturday, July 23 -- 3:00 to 5:00
Historic Little Brown Church
384 W. Estudillo Ave., San Leandro

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Enjoy wine and refreshments in the lovely courtyard of the Little Brown Church. Visit inside our historic building to see Brody Scotland's fabulous photos of mid-20th century San Leandro signs.  Meet the artist!

When the horse and buggy disappeared and cars dominated the scene, the design of commercial signs changed to attract drivers cruising along the road. These oversized signs with bright colors caught the eye and were easier to read from a fast moving car.

Brody's 24 photographs highlight unique perspectives and shine a light on some San Leandro icons. They remind us to take another look at these often fading, damaged, and disappearing San Leandro signs. Have you noticed them when you're driving around town? Do you have. memories of these places?  Rediscover some San Leandro treasures! A handout is available to help you find these signs around town.

Masks required inside the building.

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Art Exhibit ~ Watercolors of Historic Photos
July 1 to July 30
Main Library Art Gallery
300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro
​Check library website for open hours

Artist Diana Prola, inspired by historical photographs, painted 14 watercolors to celebrate San Leandro's 150th birthday. She has captured Lincoln School, the Best Building, a cherry orchard, tree-lined Estudillo Avenue, and many more beautiful San Leandro images.

Diana generously donated these to the Historical Society to raise funds for our celebration events. Thank you, Diana!

Don't miss these lovely images of San Leandro in the past, on display at the Main Library Art gallery in the month of July. Purchase one of these to grace your home and support Historical Society event plans!


Our Heartfelt thanks to these 150th Sponsors
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Our events would not be possible without their support!


Brooks-Mathews Foundation
Optimist Club of San Leandro
Evelyn & Juan Gonzalez
​Mitch Huitema & Tim Holmes
​Cindy & Rick Simons
Jeff & Beth Mihaly

Ken Pon
​Donald & Linda Pollard
Loren & Jacqui Diaz Family
​Whit Magor
The San Leandro Historical Society is planning multiple events throughout 2022 in celebration of our City's 150th, sesquicentennial, anniversary. To make our vision reality we are looking for the support of corporate and business sponsors and individuals who care about our diverse San Leandro community and want to help us bring the community together to explore local history. Local businesses are an important part of our history, both past and present, and our goal is to give you the exposure you deserve.  Download the Sponsor Package below to explore our current plans for events, programs, and merchandise through which your business can be publicly recognized. Don't miss this opportunity to market your business and be a part of this historic year. Click the Sponsorship Package to explore our events and sponsor levels. Use the form in the package to mail with your check, or use the button below to pay with a credit card online.
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