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Dearly Departed
October 4, 2007 - February 16, 2008 Modern views of death evolved over time and very widely influenced by culture, family, and beliefs, making the topic particularly relevant to discuss in a history museum exhibit - especially in a community as diverse as ours. What are the funeral customs practiced in this community? How do we mourn and remember the dead? By exploring what we do after someone dies, not the process of dying itself, the Dearly Departed exhibit answers these questions. More 
 Police raid in Hayward, August 18, 1930. —Credit in archived exhibit
Prohibition!
Alcohol—making it, drinking it, fighting against it-has been a part of the Hayward area community practically since the arrival of the Spanish missionaries. Not surprising, it played its biggest role during the years of national alcohol prohibition from 1920 to 1933. The Hayward Area Historical Society Museum will explore this topic this summer in its next exhibit, Prohibition. The exhibit tells the story of this unique period in U.S. history and its impact on the culture and economy of the Hayward area with photos, maps and objects from the Hayward area and beyond. More  Replica of keelboat in original channel, near Onawa, Iowa
Lewis and Clark Revisited: A Trail in Modern Day
Photographs by Greg MacGregor. March 3, 2007 - June 2, 2007 Following in the footsteps of the Lewis and Clark expedition, contemporary photographer, and local resident Greg MacGregor traces the historic 19th century journey west to see the route as it exists today. Using the Lewis and Clark journals as his guide, MacGregor follows the original path as much as possible and captures vivid images along the way. More 
It's Your Birthday!
November 30, 2006 - February 28, 2007 To commemorate the 50th birthday of the founding of the Hayward Area Historical Society, It's Your Birthday explores the various ways birthdays are celebrated in our diverse community. More Entertainment provided by Dammenchor Liedercranz and a performance by Hayward High Pep Band. Thursday, November 30, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m 
The Great Earthquake of 1868
September 12 - November 25, 2006 The year 2006 marks the 100th anniversary of the 1906 earthquake and
fire-the largest quake to hit a major metropolitan area in California to
date. But prior to 1906, the first "Great Quake" was actually the 1868
earthquake on the Hayward fault. It caused major structural damage to
homes and businesses in Hayward and throughout the Bay Area. It was the
last time this fault, which runs from below Fremont to north of
Richmond, experienced a significant eruption. Many seismologists believe
we are overdue for a major earthquake on this fault, an occurrence that
would affect millions of people living along the fault. The Hayward Area
Historical Society will open a new exhibition exploring the impact of
the 1868 quake on Hayward and the surrounding communities on September
12, 2006. The exhibit will present hands-on activities for children to
explore the science of earthquakes and information on how to be prepared
for the next "big one." The exhibition will be open through the end of
November at the museum on Main Street in historic downtown Hayward. More
That 70s Exhibit
June 6 - September 2, 2006 Generation X, or the Baby Busters, are people born roughly between 1965
and 1979. Their formative years occurred mostly in the 1970s with their
high school and college years in the 1980s. This is the first generation
to reap the benefits of new technologies in their home entertainment and
conveniences as well as education. Electronic games, cable television,
and microwave ovens are examples of just some of the new technologies
that finally make their way into the 1970s middle class home.
Additionally, Generation X is the first generation to be completely
inundated and influenced by mass media. Television, movies, music or
magazines guided most of this generation’s wants and desires as
children. Members of generation X are now in their 30s and 40s, a
perfect time to look back at the influences on their childhood. More 
Discovery, Devastation, survival: California Indians & the Gold Rush
March 14, 2006 - April 22, 2006 What was the impact of the Gold Rush on Native Americans in California? How were the lives of the native people changed forever as a result of this tumultuous time in history? The exhibition explores the impact of the Gold Rush upon the Indian people of California. Told from the perspective of Sierra Nevada Foothill elders, the exhibition takes viewers on a historical journey with the Indian people of Northern California, seeing their world just before the Gold Rush and experiencing the effect of the Gold Rush on Native people. More  What's Going On? California and the Vietnam Era
January 17, 2006 - March 4, 2006 The landmark exhibition "What's Going On?" is a timely examination of the impact of the Vietnam conflict on California. Due to California's location, its numerous military installations, and its central role in political activism, the state was greatly affected by the war. In turn, these events reflected the national experience and redefined what it meant to be an American. More  | ||
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