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We learned so much from Vincent Medina's amazing presentation--
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Thank you to the sponsors who made it possible!
Evelyn and Juan González
Seena Clark
Cindy and Rick Simons
And to all the guests!
Evelyn and Juan González
Seena Clark
Cindy and Rick Simons
And to all the guests!
Street Names Backstory
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Saturday, November 142:00 to 2:30 Street Names Backstory
2:30 to 3:00 Auction 3:00 to 3:30 General Meeting |
Speaker Cindy Simons tells the story behind some San Leandro Street names. Who were Estudillo, Davis, Juana, and others, and why did they get a street named after them? Make your drive around San Leandro a dive into the past with the stories of San Leandro pioneers. After the talk, stay for an auction of fun and exciting treasures. Then there will be a brief San Leandro Historical Society general meeting. A link to the event will be provided upon registration. It's free, and everyone is welcome.
Please consider a sponsorship or a donation of an auction item. We are entirely funded by dues and donations--your contribution allows the Historical Society to engage the community in free and low cost local history events like this one.
Sponsors and donors will be named on our website, publicity pieces, and during the presentation. We are so grateful for sponsorships and donors, and we will let the community know that you are a local history hero!
We know these are tough times, but if you have an item to donate, please contact us at sanleandrohistory@gmail.com or call 510-969-0975. Every item helps!
Please consider a sponsorship or a donation of an auction item. We are entirely funded by dues and donations--your contribution allows the Historical Society to engage the community in free and low cost local history events like this one.
Sponsors and donors will be named on our website, publicity pieces, and during the presentation. We are so grateful for sponsorships and donors, and we will let the community know that you are a local history hero!
We know these are tough times, but if you have an item to donate, please contact us at sanleandrohistory@gmail.com or call 510-969-0975. Every item helps!
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Please note that you do NOT need to have a PayPal account to pay, even though the web page says "Place Order will open a new tab allowing you to pay with your Pay Pal account." Click "Place Order" and you will have the option to pay with PayPal, and underneath that option you will see "Pay with a Debit or Credit Card."
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Seeking San Leandro African American Stories
What brought people to San Leandro from the four corners of the earth? What gifts did they bring? What were there problems? What problems remain unsolved?
The San Leandro History Museum, in partnership with the Historical Society, is researching for a new exhibit called "Community Voices." The exhibit will explore the shifting demographics in San Leandro that began in the mid-20th century and continues today. In the first phase of the project, research will focus on African American life in San Leandro. The second phase will focus on the Asian community, and the third phase will focus on the Latino community.
Research for the first phase of the project, focused on African Americans, is underway. Your story of African American life in San Leandro will add depth and reality to statistics and facts and help explain how our city became the vibrant, diverse community it is today.
How would you describe life here? Did you grow up in San Leandro or move from another city or country? What are your experiences, successes, or challenges? Do you or did you participate in making any changes in your community? Would you like to share any photos or documents to help tell your story? Go down in history by sharing your part in San Leandro's progression/evolution. The new exhibit will expand the historical information offered by the Museum and will become part of the historical archives.
Although the museum is currently closed, we would still like to hear from you. If you are interested, please contact Museum Curator Addie Silveira by email at asilveira@sanleandro.org. The San Leandro Museum is administered by the San Leandro Public Library.
Research for the first phase of the project, focused on African Americans, is underway. Your story of African American life in San Leandro will add depth and reality to statistics and facts and help explain how our city became the vibrant, diverse community it is today.
How would you describe life here? Did you grow up in San Leandro or move from another city or country? What are your experiences, successes, or challenges? Do you or did you participate in making any changes in your community? Would you like to share any photos or documents to help tell your story? Go down in history by sharing your part in San Leandro's progression/evolution. The new exhibit will expand the historical information offered by the Museum and will become part of the historical archives.
Although the museum is currently closed, we would still like to hear from you. If you are interested, please contact Museum Curator Addie Silveira by email at asilveira@sanleandro.org. The San Leandro Museum is administered by the San Leandro Public Library.
