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Downtown History WalkSaturday, July 27 @ 11:00 a.m.
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Beginning with the Gold Rush in 1849, the Spanish land grant cattle ranch of the Estudillo family was transformed into an American town. That transformation began in the area around San Leandro Plaza in downtown San Leandro. On this History Walk, we will stroll along E. 14th Street and discover remnants of San Leandro's past, see photos of the area and its changes over the years, and hear stories of the beginning of the town.
This is a slow walk over flat terrain with sidewalks, lasting about an hour. It will be led by Cindy Simons, author of Images of America: San Leandro.
$5 members / $10 nonmembers.
Advance ticket purchase required. Group size is limited.
This is a slow walk over flat terrain with sidewalks, lasting about an hour. It will be led by Cindy Simons, author of Images of America: San Leandro.
$5 members / $10 nonmembers.
Advance ticket purchase required. Group size is limited.
Meeting place details provided with ticket purchase confirmation.
Questions? Trouble with ticket purchase? Please contact us!
Questions? Trouble with ticket purchase? Please contact us!
Historic Little Brown Church Open House
Saturday, June 1
Come visit us during the City of San Leandro's celebration of cherries and all things San Leandro! The San Leandro Historical Society's Historic Little Brown Church is in downtown San Leandro, right where the Cherry Festival takes place. You'll find us at 384 W. Estudillo Avenue, behind the Casa Peralta. We will be open when the parade ends at 11:00 and will remain open until 4:00.
Have a seat out of the sun and away from the crowds and enjoy our slide show of historical photographs, including photos from the very first Cherry Festival in 1909. There will be a table in our courtyard where you can enjoy your lunch from the nearby food trucks.
We now have canvas tote bags! A limited supply of gorgeous reusable tote bags will be available for purchase during our Cherry Festival Open House. Designed exclusively for the Historical Society. Look stylish around town while supporting historic programming and preservation.
Memberships and San Leandro books will also be available for purchase.
Saturday, June 1
Come visit us during the City of San Leandro's celebration of cherries and all things San Leandro! The San Leandro Historical Society's Historic Little Brown Church is in downtown San Leandro, right where the Cherry Festival takes place. You'll find us at 384 W. Estudillo Avenue, behind the Casa Peralta. We will be open when the parade ends at 11:00 and will remain open until 4:00.
Have a seat out of the sun and away from the crowds and enjoy our slide show of historical photographs, including photos from the very first Cherry Festival in 1909. There will be a table in our courtyard where you can enjoy your lunch from the nearby food trucks.
We now have canvas tote bags! A limited supply of gorgeous reusable tote bags will be available for purchase during our Cherry Festival Open House. Designed exclusively for the Historical Society. Look stylish around town while supporting historic programming and preservation.
Memberships and San Leandro books will also be available for purchase.
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Historic Little Brown Church Open House
Saturday, April 13
2:00 to 4:00 p.m. A brief history of the building will be presented from 2:30-2:50 |
Historically-inappropriate peeling yellow paint is gone, and our newly-painted historic building looks beautiful! Bring family and friends and celebrate with us. Refreshments served. Drop in any time between 2:00 and 4:00.
The Little Brown Church is on the grounds of the Casa Peralta, 384 W. Estudillo Avenue in San Leandro.
Register (it's free) here: https://historic-little-brown-church-open-house.eventbrite.com
THANKS to our members and donors who made it possible for us to paint this historic treasure!
The Little Brown Church is on the grounds of the Casa Peralta, 384 W. Estudillo Avenue in San Leandro.
Register (it's free) here: https://historic-little-brown-church-open-house.eventbrite.com
THANKS to our members and donors who made it possible for us to paint this historic treasure!
Sex, Lies & Genealogical Tape
Saturday, May 11
2:00 - 3:15 p.m.
Books available for purchase before and after the presentation
At the Historic Little Brown Church (on the grounds of the Casa Peralta, 384 W. Estudillo Ave.)
A FREE Speaker Series event
In his presentation Sex, Lies & Genealogical Tape, author and genealogist Ron Arons explains the methodology he created to discover not only the who, when, and where, but the why and how of one's ancestors. Even if you are not researching your family tree, this is a fascinating delve into public records research. Why did our ancestors act the way that they did? How did their behavior have an impact on our lives? Find out how to dive deeply into the past at Ron's presentation.
Refreshments will be served after the presentation, and then there will be a General Meeting of the Historical Society. Non-members are welcome to stay.
Refreshments will be served after the presentation, and then there will be a General Meeting of the Historical Society. Non-members are welcome to stay.
General Meeting
Saturday, May 11
3:30 - 4:15 p.m.
At the Little Brown Church
On the grounds of the Casa Peralta, 384 W. Estudillo Ave., San Leandro
The San Leandro Historical Society General Meeting will follow the speaker, after a short break for refreshments.
