Visit McConaghy House
Visit this 1888 Victorian era farmhouse, with self-guided tours of the first and second floors. More information about visiting McConaghy House can be found here.
Visit this 1888 Victorian era farmhouse, with self-guided tours of the first and second floors. More information about visiting McConaghy House can be found here.
Stop by the Museum for a morning story time and a Mother’s Day craft!
Take a self-guided tour of the first floor of this beautiful Cherryland gem! More information about visiting Meek Mansion can be found here.
As we all know, the Hayward area is known for being a great place to grow fruits and vegetables, so much so that we often have more on our trees and in our gardens than we know what to do with! Lucky for us, there is ForestR. ForestR is a nonprofit organization that offers many programs, but fruit tree gleaning is their specialty. Join us on June 1st to hear more about ForestR’s programs and how their fruit-gleaning service can help redistribute the overabundance your fruit tree produces.
Free | Registration Required
It is always fun to imagine what it would be like to live at Meek Mansion, but have you ever wondered what it takes to run the home and work on the Meek property? June’s guided tour will explore the life of Meek servants and workers on the only tour that guides guests through the servants' quarters.
Tour lasts approximately 60 minutes and will take guests to the second floor. Recommended for ages 14+
Tickets must be purchased in advance. $15 General Admission, Free for HAHS Members
Visit this 1888 Victorian era farmhouse, with self-guided tours of the first and second floors. More information about visiting McConaghy House can be found here.
Have you heard rumors about a ghostly woman who peers down to park visitors from Meek Mansion’s second floor? Have you ever wondered whether or not the Meek family’s spirits still reside in the home? Join us in June to help us answer the question, “Is this house haunted?!” Experienced investigators lead attendees through the mansion on a paranormal investigation of Meek Mansion. Investigations last from 7 PM to 1 AM with access to all non-restricted areas. Don’t have your own equipment? Don’t worry; our investigators are happy to share.
Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling (510) 581-0223. $75 General Admission. Ticket sales help support the ongoing care and maintenance of the historic house. Ages 18+
Summer is here, and it is time for our annual Independence Day Celebration at Meek Mansion! The Blues Bottle Band will brighten the day with live music, so bring your family and a picnic to Meek Park. Local artisans, artists, community groups, and organizations look forward to chatting with you and sharing information about their projects on the south lawn. Walk through Meek Mansion to learn more about the Meek family and their place in history, and, of course, participate in outdoor activities, historical games, and fun crafts for the whole family. We hope to see you there!
Free
Due to the Independence Day Celebration in the park on June 29, Meek Mansion will be close on July 6, 2024. The next regular open day will be Saturday, August 3.
Visit this 1888 Victorian era farmhouse, with self-guided tours of the first and second floors. More information about visiting McConaghy House can be found here.
Officially started in 1870, Lone Tree Cemetery is the final resting place for many of the Hayward area’s early pioneers. Start your Saturday with a morning visit to the burial sites of some notable families to learn more about their contributions to the area and family histories. The Pioneer Circle Tour will begin at the amphitheater and requires walking uphill and navigating uneven paths.
Free | Registration Requested
Take a self-guided tour of the first floor of this beautiful Cherryland gem! More information about visiting Meek Mansion can be found here.
Do dental moldings, coffin windows, plaster ornamentation, and copper & gold-dusted wallpaper get you excited? This August, we will explore the exterior architecture and interior design of Meek Mansion based on architectural reports conducted during early restoration efforts. Walk with us through the house to learn about the details showcasing the Meek family’s taste and status.
Tour lasts approximately 60 minutes and will take guests to the second floor. Recommended for ages 14+
Tickets must be purchased in advance. $15 General Admission, Free for HAHS Members.
Visit this 1888 Victorian era farmhouse, with self-guided tours of the first and second floors. More information about visiting McConaghy House can be found here.
Hayward/South County Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA) Chapter invites you to a Voter Information and Registration Event. BWOPA partners with The Links Incorporated, Eden Rose Chapter, and the Hayward-South County NAACP. Light refreshments will be provided.
The presentation will include information regarding:
Why your vote is important
An overview of elections: National, State, and Local
The pros and cons of Assembly and Senate bills
How you can get out the vote
Voter information question and answer session
On-site voter registration
Free | Registration Required
Take a self-guided tour of the first floor of this beautiful Cherryland gem! More information about visiting Meek Mansion can be found here.
Visit this 1888 Victorian era farmhouse, with self-guided tours of the first and second floors. More information about visiting McConaghy House can be found here.
Take a self-guided tour of the first floor of this beautiful Cherryland gem! More information about visiting Meek Mansion can be found here.
Visit this 1888 Victorian era farmhouse, with self-guided tours of the first and second floors. More information about visiting McConaghy House can be found here.
Writer Naomi Shibata will share how documenting family stories began as a gift to her mother and evolved into a means of connecting five generations of her family. She will discuss lessons learned along the way, as well as how she worked with novice writers to help them turn oral histories into the written word. For interested attendees, we will offer a four-part writing workshop that begins in June and concludes in September with a reading of the participants stories.
Take a self-guided tour of the first floor of this beautiful Cherryland gem! More information about visiting Meek Mansion can be found here.
Do you have family photos that show moments in time worth being remembered for generations to come? Maybe some birthday party pictures from Valle Vista or family picnics at Kennedy Park? Informal snapshots of granny in her garden or your school buddies on the playground? Bring them to the HAHS Museum on this day to be scanned and digitally added to our collection. You keep the original! Please limit to 12 photos per person.
Ever wonder if the spirits of the McConaghy Family still wander their home? Paranormal investigations allow guests to visit for a potentially ghostly experience. Experienced paranormal docents guide you through the proper investigation process while sharing past findings.
Tickets: $75 general admission and support the ongoing care of these historic homes. To purchase tickets and reserve your spot, call (510) 581-0223. Ages 18+
Visit this 1888 Victorian era farmhouse, with self-guided tours of the first and second floors. More information about visiting McConaghy House can be found here.
Are you interested in learning more about Meek Mansion? Guided tours cover various topics throughout the year. On this tour, learn more about the three generations of Meeks who lived in the mansion and their impact on the Hayward area.
Tour lasts approximately 60 minutes and will take guests to the second floor. Recommended for ages 14+
TOUR SOLD OUT
Take a self-guided tour of the first floor of this beautiful Cherryland gem! More information about visiting Meek Mansion can be found here.
It’s Cherryland Community Association’s annual Easter Eggstravaganza and Meek Mansion will be open for self-guided tours! Children can make their very own Easter bags for their HAHS goodies, and try to find a few hidden features on the Mansion’s first floor. It’s fun for the whole family!
Meek Mansion will be open between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Festivities in the park will continue beyond this time.
Visit this 1888 Victorian era farmhouse, with self-guided tours of the first and second floors. More information about visiting McConaghy House can be found here.
Start your day with a morning walking tour of the burials sites belonging to some notable Haywardians! This 1.5 hour tour will visit the final resting places of the Rodeo King of the West, an Indy 500 winner, the town’s namesake, and many more. The tour will also examine some interesting grave markers and discuss local legends. This tour requires a slight walk uphill and will navigate some uneven paths.
Meet in front of Mausoleum 2 (located behind the cemetery office)
The African American influence has been paramount in visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary, and other forms of cultural expression. For centuries, Western intellectuals denied or minimized the contributions of people of African descent to the arts as well as history, even as their artistry in many genres was mimicked and/or stolen. However, we can still see the unbroken chain of Black art production from antiquity to the present.
In partnership with the Hayward Arts Council and the Hayward Public Library, the Hayward Area Historical Society is proud to host a panel of black artists as they discuss their art as representative of lived experience, preservation of black history, and as a mode of empowerment.
Panelists include Khristel Johnson [Textiles, Quilt], Mark Sublett [Mixed Media], Saleem Gilmore [Author/Cartoonist], and Russell Foote [Photography].
Registration is requested. Free parking available in the garage adjacent to the library.
HAHS and the Hayward Public Library are partnering to host Dr. ShiPu Wang, Coats Family Chair in the Arts and Professor of Art History at the University of California, Merced, as he discusses the exhibition and book Pictures of Belonging: Miki Hayakawa, Hisako Hibi, and Miné Okubo. Dr. Wang, curator of this forthcoming nationally touring exhibition, will talk about the artwork, stories, and connections of these three exceptional Japanese American women, one of whom, Hisako Hibi, called Hayward home prior to World War II.
Registration requested. Free parking available in the garage adjacent to the library. Refreshments provided courtesy of the Eden Township JACL.
Get into the spirit of the season! Both Meek Mansion and McConaghy House are decorated for the season and open for self-guided tours. $5 suggested donation.
Meek Mansion is located at 17365 Boston Road in Cherryland (unincorporated Hayward), within Meek Estate Park.
McConaghy House is located at 18701 Hesperian Blvd in Hayward, next to Kennedy Park.
More information about all our holiday programming at the houses is available here.
Bask in the glow of holiday lights at Meek Mansion on this special Christmas themed tour. From parlor games to snacks and treats, learn about Christmas traditions and their origins as we take you through the fully decorated mansion. This tour includes a look at the second floor as we discuss the Meek family and what life was like living in their home in its prime. Tickets must be purchased in advance; no tickets at the door.
Recommended for ages 14+
Get into the spirit of the season! Both Meek Mansion and McConaghy House are decorated for the season and open for self-guided tours. $5 suggested donation.
Meek Mansion is located at 17365 Boston Road in Cherryland (unincorporated Hayward), within Meek Estate Park.
McConaghy House is located at 18701 Hesperian Blvd in Hayward, next to Kennedy Park.
More information about all our holiday programming at the houses is available here.
Let’s light up the houses, celebrate the season, and walk through Meek Mansion during special evening hours. In partnership with HARD.
Let’s light up the houses, celebrate the season, and walk through McConaghy House during special evening hours. in partnership with HARD.
Bask in the glow of holiday lights at Meek Mansion on this special Christmas themed tour. From parlor games to snacks and treats, learn about Christmas traditions and their origins as we take you through the fully decorated mansion. This tour includes a look at the second floor as we discuss the Meek family and what life was like living in their home in its prime. Tickets must be purchased in advance; no tickets at the door.
Recommended for ages 14+
Get into the spirit of the season! Both Meek Mansion and McConaghy House are decorated for the season and open for self-guided tours. $5 suggested donation.
Meek Mansion is located at 17365 Boston Road in Cherryland (unincorporated Hayward), within Meek Estate Park.
McConaghy House is located at 18701 Hesperian Blvd in Hayward, next to Kennedy Park.
More information about all our holiday programming at the houses is available here.
Officially started in 1870, Lone Tree Cemetery is the final resting place for many of the Hayward Area Pioneers, including William Hayward himself.
Join us for a morning walking tour of some of Lone Tree Cemetery's most interesting graves! We will take you to the burial sites of notable Haywardians, take a look at fascinating grave markers, discuss local legends, and explore cemetery symbolism.
In partnership with Lone Tree Cemetery
Tour is sold out! Please stay tuned for a March 2024 tour date.
Join HAHS Board President, Tom Lorentzen, as he leads a discussion reflecting on the 60th anniversary of the JFK assassination.
Space is limited - please call (510) 581-0223 to reserve your spot. Space is given on a first come, first served basis.
Have you heard rumors about a ghostly woman who peers down to park visitors from Meek Mansion’s second floor? Ever wondered if the Meek family’s spirits still reside in the home? Join us for a Paranormal Investigation of Meek Mansion. Experienced investigators lead attendees through the mansion with access to all non-restricted areas from 7 PM to 1 AM. Don’t have your own equipment? Don’t worry; our investigators are happy to share.
SOLD OUT — Tickets must be purchased in advance and support the ongoing care and maintenance of the historic property. More information about our paranormal programs can be found here.
You are invited to discuss ideas of home, belonging, and environment created in Hayward in the 20th Century. Each conversation will feature individuals who made history through sustained local action and community work. Their histories are exciting and unique yet remain little known. We can learn from these experiences and find inspiration to address present-day challenges.
We also want to inspire and guide Haywardians who have important stories to preserve for families and community. You can attend all three events, or any of your choosing.
Light refreshments will be served. This series is free to the public. Parking in city lots next to the library is free of charge. More information about the project is available at www.haywardhistory.org.
Presented by CSUEB Department of History in partnership with the Hayward Library and the Hayward Area Historical Society. This project was made possible with support form California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Explore tales and traditions, folklore and ghouls, spirits, and sightings, in a guided tour through Meek Mansion. These guided tours are a perfect treat for spooky season!
Space is limited! Tickets must be purchased in advance - no tickets will be available at the door. These tours often sell out so don’t wait!
Tours available at 6:15, 7:30, and 8:45 PM. The 6:15 “Twilight Tour” has fewer spooks and is more informative than the 7:30 and 8:45 tours for the faint of heart.
$30 General Admission, $25 HAHS Members. Ages 14+. Tickets available online or by calling (510) 581-0223.
Explore tales and traditions, folklore and ghouls, spirits, and sightings, in a guided tour through Meek Mansion. These guided tours are a perfect treat for spooky season!
Space is limited! Tickets must be purchased in advance - no tickets will be available at the door. These tours often sell out so don’t wait!
Tours available at 6:15, 7:30, and 8:45 PM. The 6:15 “Twilight Tour” has fewer spooks and is more informative than the 7:30 and 8:45 tours for the faint of heart.
$30 General Admission, $25 HAHS Members. Ages 14+. Tickets available online or by calling (510) 581-0223.
Explore tales and traditions, folklore and ghouls, spirits, and sightings, in a guided tour through McConaghy House. These guided tours are a perfect treat for spooky season!
Space is limited! Tickets must be purchased in advance - no tickets will be available at the door. These tours often sell out so don’t wait!
Tours available at 6:15, 7:30, and 8:45 PM. The 6:15 “Twilight Tour” has fewer spooks and is more informative than the 7:30 and 8:45 tours for the faint of heart.
$30 General Admission, $25 HAHS Members. Ages 14+. Tickets available online or by calling (510) 581-0223.
Explore tales and traditions, folklore and ghouls, spirits, and sightings, in a guided tour through McConaghy House. These guided tours are a perfect treat for spooky season!
Space is limited! Tickets must be purchased in advance - no tickets will be available at the door. These tours often sell out so don’t wait!
Tours available at 6:15, 7:30, and 8:45 PM. The 6:15 “Twilight Tour” has fewer spooks and is more informative than the 7:30 and 8:45 tours for the faint of heart.
$30 General Admission, $25 HAHS Members. Ages 14+. Tickets available online or by calling (510) 581-0223.
6:15 PM tour for October 20 is sold out. 7:30 and 8:45 are still available.
Visit this 1888 Victorian era farmhouse, with self-guided tours of the first and second floors. More information about visiting McConaghy House can be found here.
Take a self-guided tour of the first floor of this beautiful Cherryland gem! More information about visiting Meek Mansion can be found here.
You are invited to discuss ideas of home, belonging, and environment created in Hayward in the 20th Century. Each conversation will feature individuals who made history through sustained local action and community work. Their histories are exciting and unique yet remain little known. We can learn from these experiences and find inspiration to address present-day challenges.
We also want to inspire and guide Haywardians who have important stories to preserve for families and community. You can attend all three events, or any of your choosing.
Light refreshments will be served. This series is free to the public. Parking in city lots next to the library is free of charge. More information about the project is available at www.haywardhistory.org.
Presented by CSUEB Department of History in partnership with the Hayward Library and the Hayward Area Historical Society. This project was made possible with support form California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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