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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, Toolshed, 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’, panning for gold, or playing games from 1800’s.

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Bar-B-Que – Second Sunday of September            

  • Tri-tip and local produce lunch
  • Family fun-filled day with live music, tours & childrens activities

Sunday
Starts 2:00 pm
(Lunch is served at 4:00 pm)

Donations:
Adults $25 / Children 6–12 $15

For information call:  925-364-4049

*We are a non-profit organization supported by your donations*

See more pictures from the BBQ in the Gallery.


Membership Dinners

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.

Dinners are held on the third Sunday of each month:

  • March –  St. Patrick’s Dinner
  • May – Picnic Dinner at the Museum & Installation of Officers
  • November – Thanksgiving Dinner

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