Concord Historical Society

Galindo House Opening Delayed Until Further Notice

admin — Sat, 05 May 2012 11:47:03 PDT

THE CONCORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS SORRY TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE GALINDO HOME MUSEUM WILL NOT BE OPEN TODAY AND NOT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. AFTER RECEIVING INFORMAL ASSURANCES FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATION THAT WE COULD OPEN, THE CITY’S SENIOR PLANNER NOTIFED …

Galindo Home Museum and Gardens Grand Opening

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:12:12 PDT

APRIL 14 & 15, 2012 After years of anticipation, the Galindo Home was opened by the Concord Historical Society on April 14, 2012 for a special members-only champagne celebration followed by a public opening on April 15. Over 300 people …

Talk on Local Concord History at Big C Athletic Club

admin — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:56:19 PDT

WHERE: Big C Athletic Club (Restaurant) COST: FREE & OPEN to the PUBLIC (Donations are welcome and encouraged) WHEN: 7:00 PM, Thursday April 12, 2012 DURATION: The presentation itself will last about half an hour, but there will be a …

Call for Volunteers

admin — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 14:40:46 PDT

The Concord Historical Society is looking for a few people who enjoy history, finding out about the places and people who made it, and are enthusiastic about telling others the stories. In other words, we are looking for people who …

CHS Upcoming Events

admin — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:01:08 PST

Great Stuff Sale – May 19 & 20, 2012 Summer at the Galindo – June 24, 2012 Autumn at the Adobe – October 7, 2012 Christmas at the Galindo – December 2, 2012

Christmas at the Galindo House

admin — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:04:59 PDT

CHRISTMAS AT THE GALINDO HOUSE The Historic Galindo House on the corner of Clayton Road and Amador Avenue is ready for Christmas. Drive by at night and see the lights or be among the first to see the completely refurbished house …

Talk on Crespi / Fages Exploration through Diablo Valley in 1772

admin — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:21:06 PDT

1772 — Remembering the First Europeans Who Came to Bay Point The Bay Point Historical Society, with its emphasis on the land and people between Concord and Pittsburg, will be holding its 9th Annual Luncheon on September 17, 2011. This …

Get Involved with Your Community

admin — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:00:26 PDT

Get Involved with Your Community By Doug Wu If you’ve lived in the Concord area for some time, there is no better way to get involved with your community than becoming a participating member of the Concord Historical Society. That’s …

Summer Social at the Galindo House

admin — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 18:40:58 PDT

SUMMER SOCIAL AT THE GALINDO HOUSE 1721 Amador Street, Concord JUNE 26, 2011 – Noon to 4 p.m. Live Dixieland Band Artists-in-Action Art Sale Silent Auction Admission – Adults $10 – Children 12 & Under $5 Under 3 years – …

Dave Brubeck Inducted as Honorary Board Member

admin — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:48:01 PDT

THE SOCIETY IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT DAVE BRUBECK HAS JOINED THE HONORARY BOARD by Lloyd Crenna The world renown musician, Dave Brubeck, has become a preeminent member of the Society’s newly formed Honorary Board. Mr. Brubeck acknowledged that his …