Virtual Programs

This interactive program will explore the history of the beacon, from its role in guiding early aviators to its current use as a symbol of remembrance. You will also learn about the project that revived the beacon and brought it back to life by a group of men we call the Beacon Boys.

Don Medwedeff will discuss the geology Mt. Diablo.  His presentation will dive into its intriguing formations and rich history, unraveling the secrets of this iconic peak.

In this program, John Martini, a noted local historian and author, will talk about the geography of the Golden Gate Bridge, the bizarre visions for bridging it, the challenges overcome by its builders, and much more.

Dive into the captivating world of 1970s San Francisco with a free virtual program featuring award-winning writer Duffy Jennings. Renowned for his groundbreaking coverage of some of the city's most pivotal moments, Jennings invites you on a journey through his iconic Reporter's Notebook and San Francisco Homicide Inspector 5-Henry-7.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this program was cancelled. We hope to reschedule it in the future.

Our February 15 at 11:30 our free virtual program will feature the Friends of the San Ramon Creek.  This group was founded in 2012 with the mission to foster knowledge and good stewardship of our local creeks.

Click here to watch the recording Travel back to 1853, when Alameda County emerged on the eastern shores of the San Francisco Bay.

Steve Lane and Paul Inghram of the San Ramon Valley Branch Railroad Group, delves into the captivating history of the San Ramon Branch Line that once traversed the picturesque San Ramon Valley.

Kent Long, President of the Friends of the Joaquin Moraga Adobe, will provide an in-depth look at one of Northern California’s oldest surviving adobe structures. Built between 1841-1848, the Moraga Adobe was the home of Joaquin Moraga, whose grandfather founded both the San Francisco Presidio and the city of San Jose.

Click here to watch the recording Alcatraz is one of the most famous prisons in the world, and

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Click here to watch the recording John McCormick shared the impact of the Chinese in the devel

Click here to watch the recording In Deep Oakland, geologist and author Andrew Alden excavated

Click here to watch the recording Dave Goth, Historian for the town of Tiburon, discussed the

Click here to watch the recording Dolores Miller, from Studio Art Quilt Associates, is a texti

East Bay Regional Park District

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Click here to watch the recording Internationally acclaimed conservation photographers Rob Bad

Click here to watch the recording As you cross the Bay Bridge you pass Treasure Island but wha

Click here to watch the recording Most residents of the East Bay have heard of the town of Can

Click here to watch the recording Noted Oakland historian and award-winning author Dennis Evan

Click here to watch the recording Our presenter was Eric Fraisher Hayes, artistic director of

Click here to watch the recording Dennis Kelly who has long and very deep ties to Mare Island

Click here to watch the recording When gold was discovered in California, dreams of adventure

Click here to watch the recording Beverly Lane, Museum Curator and Board Member, presented The

Click here to watch the recording In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, the Museum of the San R

Click here to watch the recording We all associate John Muir with Yosemite and rightly so.&nbs

Click here to watch the recording Join Rena Kiehn and David Kiehn from the Niles Essanay Silen

Click here to watch the recording Mary McCosker and Mary Solon, historians and authors of the

Click here to watch the recording This month's presenters were the authors of the book Hi

Click here to watch the recording Mount Diablo State Park is celebrating 100 years since being

*Due to technical difficulties, the virtual program was not recorded. We apologize if you planned t

Click here to watch the recording 25 years ago this month the Lopez Brothers home movers arriv

Click here to watch the recording In celebration of Memorial Day, John Mercurio from the Contr

Click here to watch the recording Garrett Dailey, an attorney and noted authority on John Muir

Click here to watch the recording Steve Minniear, historian for the town of Dublin CA and past

Click here to watch the recording Carla Schultheis, the Watershed and Environmental Improvemen

Click here to watch the recording Bill Clarkson, the former mayor of San Ramon and noted local

Click here to watch the recording Henry Baum, President of Niles Canyon Railway, covered a var

Click here to watch the recording Diana Kohnke of the Sutro Library gave a presentation on Ado

Click here to watch the recording Jana Haertl, museum volunteer, took participants on a virtua

Click here to watch the recording Who lived in the San Ramon Valley beginning around 5000 year

Click here to watch the recording Beverly Lane, Museum Curator and Board Vice President, prese

Click here to watch the recording Steve Minniear, local historian and author presented photos and maps about the road in the museum’s first virtual event.