EL CERRITO HISTORICAL SOCIETY
WHAT’S NEW
Join Yesteryears: the society’s new book club
Two history presentations to kick off historical society’s 50th anniversary
Jan. 15 program looks at the Overland Trail and the
American Burial Ground
Our first 50th anniversary program features Sarah Keyes, associate professor of history at the University of Nevada, Reno, who will take us back to the 19th century western migration with a talk that is very relevant to today’s concerns about colonization and displacement of peoples.
The free program will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, in the Hana Gardens Senior Center, 10860 San Pablo Ave. in El Cerrito. Light refreshments provided.
3 p.m. Sunday, February 9 at the El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito. Free. Light refreshments.
Local history writer Amelia S. Marshall will headline our annual meeting, speaking after a brief business portion and election of officers.
Amelia Marshall
A retired engineer and research associate, Marshall spent most of her career at U.C. Berkeley, She now volunteers at the East Bay Regional Park District archives and history center. Her previous books are “East Bay Hills: A Brief History” (The History Press, 2017), and “Oakland’s Equestrian Heritage” (Arcadia Publishing, 2008).
Founded in 1975, the El Cerrito Historical Society works to preserve and illuminate the history of our city and surrounding area. We publish newsletters, offer programs and tours, work to preserve historic places and maintain an extensive archive of historical documents, photos and artifacts. Join the society and help preserve and protect our community’s heritage. The El Cerrito Historical Society is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Tax ID: 94-2536425
