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.
We will be featuring an LGBTQ+ craft in observance of Pride. In addition, if you are looking for a Father’s Day gift, stay long enough to make a popsicle stick picture frame to give to your favorite father figure! Drop-in during any time during museum open hours, no reservations required.
Try your hand at the art of paper folding with three different designs! Join us for an origami workshop led by volunteers of the Eden Township Japanese American Citizens League and the Eden Japanese Community Center. All materials provided. Suitable for ages 12+
Space is limited. Registration is required.
Special for toddlers! Dive into the world of swimming with a few fun stories. Then decorate a paper swimsuit.
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.
July is the perfect time to explore Summer at the Beach! Stop by to make a paper plate jellyfish and paper roll fireworks. Drop-in during any time during museum open hours, no reservations required.
Special for toddlers! September is the perfect time for a summertime teddy bear picnic! Bring your favorite plush friend and join us for stories and a teddy bear themed craft.
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.
As summer comes to an end, we'd like to focus on our community. In August we are offering a community-themed craft. Create a neighborhood collage and enjoy a map activity. Drop-in during any time during museum open hours, no reservations required.
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.
Special for toddlers! Join us for a craft and storytime at the Hayward Area Historical Society in honor of African American Music Appreciation Month. Listen to music by Black musicians and experiment with making musical instruments.
Bring the family to the museum and get crafty in honor of Mother’s Day and AAPI Heritage Month. Drop in for themed activities appropriate for all ages in our cozy classroom space! No reservations required | FREE
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.
Special for toddlers! Join us for a craft and storytime at the Hayward Area Historical Society in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Celebrate Earth Day and create your own contact paper earth ornament and binoculars to spy birds and bugs. Drop in for themed activities appropriate for all ages in our cozy classroom space! No reservations required | FREE
Special for toddlers! Join us for a craft and storytime at the Hayward Area Historical Society.
In honor of Earth Day, join us for a storytime and craft celebrating bugs and nature.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Hayward Area Historical Society by creating your own beaded shamrock or rainbow collage.
Special for toddlers! Join us for a craft and storytime at the Hayward Area Historical Society.
This month, we will read St Patrick’s Day stories, and decorate a shamrock.
For children age 5 & younger.
Celebrate Black artistry by creating your own Story Quilt!
Inspired by Faith Ringgold and Gee's Bend quilters, create a quilted collage that represents your family and heritage. All materials provided.
Optional: bring a photo of your family or a special place to add to your quilt.
Celebrate Black artistry by creating your own Story Quilt!
Inspired by Faith Ringgold and Gee's Bend quilters, create a quilted collage that represents your family and heritage. All materials provided.
Optional: bring a photo of your family or a special place to add to your quilt.
Join in celebrating Black History Month at the Hayward Area Historical Society! This week, families are invited to make collages inspired by Alma Thomas’s beautiful paintings.
Plus, there’s an opportunity to make your own dragon or lantern for Lunar New Year!
As always, there’s also a book/toy nook to play in and a free play art table and coloring pages that are always available.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with us at the Hayward Area Historical Society! Decorate paper dragons and make paper lanterns to ring in the Year of the Snake.
For those with shorter attention spans, our toy/book nook is available for play. We also host a free-play art table.
All ages, no reservation required.
It's the season for cider, cookies, and crafts! In addition to visiting our history and art galleries, you can pop in to the museum on Saturdays in December to make a salt dough ornament and other festive crafts while enjoying hot cider and cookies in our little elves workshop.
Enjoy the Christmas décor and view the first floor at your own pace during a self-guided tour where docents and staff can answer your questions. In addition, we have something special scheduled for each Saturday — See the full program list in the rest of our calendar.
Enjoy holiday music by members of the Hayward Community Chorus and guitarist Jos Van Der Wilk. Then make your own Santa Searcher to help catch a glimpse of St. Nick!
Tell Santa what you want for Christmas and take your own photos with the jolly fellow.
It's the season for cider, cookies, and crafts! In addition to visiting our history and art galleries, you can pop in to the museum on Saturdays in December to make a salt dough ornament and other festive crafts while enjoying hot cider and cookies in our little elves workshop.
Mrs. Claus has stories to share, so bring your little ones to meet her!
Enjoy the Christmas décor and view the first floor at your own pace during a self-guided tour where docents and staff can answer your questions. In addition, we have something special scheduled for each Saturday — See the full program list in the rest of our calendar.
Tell Santa what you want for Christmas and take your own photos with the jolly fellow.
It's the season for cider, cookies, and crafts! In addition to visiting our history and art galleries, you can pop in to the museum on Saturdays in December to make a salt dough ornament and other festive crafts while enjoying hot cider and cookies in our little elves workshop.
Mrs. Claus has stories to share, so bring your little ones to meet her!
Enjoy the Christmas décor and view the first floor at your own pace during a self-guided tour where docents and staff can answer your questions. In addition, we have something special scheduled for each Saturday — See the full program list in the rest of our calendar.
No Dia de los Muertos celebration would be complete without skulls! On the last day of our wonderful community exhibit, come decorate a skull mask to wear for the day!
As Day of the Dead approaches, we all need a skeleton buddy. Come decorate your very own skeleton friend.
Learn about the symbolism of monarch butterflies in Dia de los Muertos imagery and make your own monarch before they all migrate south.
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.
Due to an unforeseen environmental issue, McConaghy House is closed until further notice.
Day of the Dead Festivities are filled with bright and happy colors! Add vibrant colors to your festivities with your very own tin foil art. Also learn about the role the marigold plays in Dis de los Muertos celebrations and make your own tissue paper marigold.
Take a self-guided tour of the first floor of this beautiful Cherryland gem! More information about visiting Meek Mansion can be found here.
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