First Peoples of California is an exhibit about California’s earliest inhabitants. In this display, visitors will see Indian home models, cave paintings, maps, hunting nets, arrowheads, a complete acorn-processing set up and stunning Indian-made baskets. Examples of some beautiful, hand-woven baskets from the Phelps Collection will be on display. Docents will allow visitors to try some of the traditional games as well.

To learn about the Indians of the valley and Contra Costa County, click here.