Annual Events
Opening Day – First Saturday of April
Enjoy a fun-filled, family-oriented day of old-fashioned fun!
Listen to the Community Band on the front lawn, crank home-made ice cream and then enjoy a cup!
Docents will lead tours of the Byer/Nail House, Homer’s Shed, and the Grounds and you can even take your seat (on time!) for a lesson by our local School Marm in the Eden Plain one-room schoolhouse.
Games and activities for kids and families including milking ‘Bessie’, a petting Zoo, or playing games from 1800’s
Community Bar-B-Que –
Second Sunday in September
Tri-tip dinner with local produce
Toe-tapping music, demonstrations, tours and raffle baskets
Starts at 2:00 pm with dinner served at 3:00 pm
Adults $35.00 – Children (6-12) $15.00 – under 6 free
Take away dinners also available
Christmas on the Farm –
First Sunday in December
Enjoy a day of old-fashioned Christmas activities for young and old alike!
Entertainment, games, activities and food.
Free Admission
Participation Tickets can be purchased for craft activities
End this fun-filled day with the Lighting of the Windmill and Christmas song!



Member Dinner Meetings
Three membership dinners are held each year to provide opportunity for members to enjoy a social evening with a good meal and a speaker or presentation on a topic related to local history or ongoing programs of the East Contra Costa Historical Society.
March – St. Patrick’s Day
May – Picnic on the Lawn
November – Thanksgiving Dinner