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Upcoming Events

The Historical Society regularly hosts events that are open to ACHS members and the public. These include quarterly dinners featuring guest speakers on aspects of Alameda County history, and field trips to historically significant sites within Alameda County.

Mark your calendars for these upcoming dinners and excursions!

Note: Advance reservations are required for all events. For more information, call the Society at (510) 339-2818.


Saturday, June 27, 2009

Summer Excursion

Ardenwood Historic Farm
34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont
Free parking

Ardenwood Historic Farm is operated under the jurisdiction of the East Bay Regional Park District. It is a working farm with blacksmith shop, barns, a granary, milk house, farm animals, orchards, crop gardens and restored antique farm machinery. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places is the Patterson House which is open for tours as a museum depicting local history & 19th century life. Originally a small farmhouse, it was built in 1857 by '49'er George Washington Patterson. Over a forty year period, as his family grew, George's house became a 19-room Queen Anne Victorian mansion.

10:00 - Suggested arrival (park closes at 4:00 p.m.)
11:30 - Lunch
We have reserved the EIO Picnic Area. Check in with us at the picnic site before 11:30.

Admission to Ardenwood: $2 plus cost of docent-led house tour.
Catered Bag Lunch: $20. Includes sandwich (choice of beef, turkey, or veggie), fruit, chips, dessert & beverage).

Directions to Event: Exit I-880 @ Hwy. 84 West ... Exit Hwy. 84 @ Ardenwood/Newark Blvd.

Reservations and checks (at $20/person) are due by: Friday, June 19, 2009.
To make your reservations: Print this Event Registration Form, fill out (be sure to include your sandwich preference), and send with your check, payable to ACHS, to:

Alameda County Historical Society
484 Lake Park Ave., PMB #307
Oakland, CA 94610

Questions? Please call Anne Woodell at (510) 339-2818, or e-mail ACHS.





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Alameda County Historical Society   PMB 307   484 Lake Park Ave.   Oakland, CA 94610-2730
Telephone: (510) 531-7352    Email:
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