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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! 

Pump Demonstration

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