Save Marin's History
Welcome! Save Marin's History is a group of dedicated and passionate people who are wanting to save M Please join send us an email if you support our cause!
Save Marin's History has identified a strong list of enthusiastic candidates to comprise a new Board of Directors for the existing 501(c)3 charitable corporation. This diverse interim Board of Directors would be made up of museum professionals, experienced museum volunteers, donors and a countywide selection of Marin historians. Not only have we formulated an interim board to step in as the curren
23/11/2023
20/11/2023
Let's support the good guys
04/11/2023
This is an afternoon you don't want to miss
23/10/2023
Looks like fun, and good cause
21/10/2023
Highly recommend
19/10/2023
Back by popular demand. Make your reservation now
23/09/2023
A favorite tour, make your reservation soon.
21/09/2023
TODAY, Thursday, Sept. 21 is the LAST DAY TO REGISTER!
San Rafael Heritage is giving a FREE “Equinox Event” party on Sunday, Sept. 24. San Rafael Heritage is a local architectural historic preservation society. The celebration will feature live music, free food and libations, great views from the beautiful private home venue.
Also there will be a short illustrated lecture on the evolution of San Rafael's first Fire Station by Laura Ackley, author of "San Francisco's Jewel City: The Panama-Pacific International Exposition of 1915."
After you register you will receive an e-mail with the actual address of the Equinox Event.
REGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12d-GPTO5oTua2jBS04DvFcOTwaesKw3sM_E6cVfpgaU/viewform?edit_requested=true
Here’s the description of the lecture:
"San Rafael’s first firemen kicked up dust as they dragged heavy, two-wheeled fire wagons as through the unpaved streets of the small, 800-odd resident town. This illustrated lecture by historian Laura Ackley traces the history of San Rafael’s first Fire Company from those low-tech-yet-resourceful beginnings until today. Using many rare images, she will also describe the many modifications that allowed the 1917 Mediterranean-Revival station to remain in operation for an entire century, as well as the next steps in the evolution of San Rafael’s original Fire Company."
This lecture is about San Rafael’s fire department, but mirrors the way fire departments developed over much of California.
If you would like to become a member of San Rafael Heritage, supporting preservation of San Rafael’s historic architecture for only $20 a year, you can do so at the party, or online at https://www.sanrafaelheritage.org/
Thanks for your attention—and please spread the word to anyone you think may be interested!
San Rafael Heritage EQUINOX EVENT: SEPTEMBER 24, 2:30PM - 5:00PM REGISTRATION REQUIRED We will have a shuttle service to take you to the event. Once registered, you will receive the transportation information a week before the event.
17/08/2023
My 2nd favorite walking tour
03/08/2023
My 2nd most popular walk. From top B St to the Flatiron
25/07/2023
Help the MHM recognize their volunteers, have ice cream and listen to good old fashion music
01/07/2023
Please join me
08/06/2023
It's a great neighborhood to walk
01/06/2023
Come walk with me
23/05/2023
We support the Marin History Museum
11/05/2023
One of my favorite speakers. We support the Marin History Museum
31/03/2023
The Falls are on the Historic Pacheco Land Grant. Let's walk the history.
26/03/2023
Practice hike was easy. Only 1.5 miles. Wood Bridge over creek. Call me for info
18/03/2023
In support of Marin History Museum
14/02/2023
https://www.savehamiltontheater.org/bday
Bday | Hamilton Arts Center Hamilton Arts Foundation is committed to renovating the Hamilton Theater to make it a live performance theater for and around the Hamilton community. In addition, we hope to rebuild the second building at this location and make it a Marin Music Museum with experiential kiosks for music learning and....
15/12/2022
Copied from FB. Calif History
Throwback Thursday – San Quentin State Prison FD and their new truck. Circa 1920.
14/12/2022
Update info on the train
https://marinmagazine.com/community/history/marins-first-movie-star-the-crookedest-railroad-in-the-world
Marin's First Movie Star: The Mt. Tamalpais Scenic Railway The Edison company filmed an early movie in Marin County of train known as the Crookedest Railroad in the World.
27/11/2022
Join Jeff Burkhart "The Bar Fly" in Old Fairfax circa 1929 Photo Ops in a 1930s Ford Model A & Learn to make your own vintage Cocktail. Come dance with us! Greetings! You are invited to a roaring holiday event! Marcie Miller with Mac’s Bootleggers VIP Room pr
23/11/2022
Join Jeff Burkhart "The Bar Fly" in Old Fairfax circa 1929 Photo Ops in a 1930s Ford Model A & Learn to make your own vintage Cocktail. Come dance with us! You are invited to a roaring holiday event! Marcie Miller with Mac’s Bootleggers VIP Room presents A P
23/11/2022
Join Jeff Burkhart "The Bar Fly" in Old Fairfax circa 1929 Photo Ops in a 1930s Ford Model A & Learn to make your own vintage Cocktail. Come dance with us! You are invited to a roaring holiday event! Marcie Miller with Mac’s Bootleggers VIP Room presents A P
18/11/2022
Join Jeff Burkhart "The Bar Fly" in Fairfax circa 1929 Photo Ops in a 1930s Ford Model A & Learn to make your own vintage Cocktail Greetings! You are invited to a perfect holiday event! Marcie Miller with Mac’s Bootleggers VIP Room presents A Prohibition
17/11/2022
Will be a great anniversary. Appetizers. Music and no host bar
Alexander Forbes, a native of Inverness, Scotland was a member of the San Francisco firm of Forbes Brothers, importers and commission merchants. He was of the principal landowners of San Rafael from the late 1850's, until his death in 1883. In 1887 he subdivided the west end of San Rafael valley, from H Street and from Second Street north to Forbes Avenue, also including G Street north of Fifth Street and Culloden Park.
Foster Hall was originally built by Thomas O'Conner, also the builder of the old City Hall, and was donated by F.A.Foster in 1892 to the Tamalpais Military Academy, later the San Rafael Military Academy and now a private high school. The four dormitories, on either side of the WWI military barracks were shipped down the Sacramento River by barge.
The end of G Street formed the drive to "Burnside Manor", the home of shipping magnate Thomas Menzies, from which the lane to to Culloden Park derives it name. It is now a charming cul-de-sac of early 20th century homes. The Forbes a large 3 level building with a tower and a 2 level veranda, was located at Culloden Park. It burned to the ground in July 1888. Marin Heritage 1940.
05/11/2022
Join Jeff Burkhart "The Bar Fly" Fairfax in Prohibition Days Photo Op's 1930;s Ford Model A & Learn to make your own Cocktail Buy tickets now! Call Marcie at: 415-446-8869 We will have the 1930s Model A Ford there for your photoshoot. Feel free to dress up! We
03/11/2022
This will be great. Get your tickets now.
03/11/2022
Will be the best day ever. Get your tickets now
20/10/2022
Mt Olivet Walking Tour - this Saturday Almost full . . . ************************************************************************************************************** Dear Marcie, RSVP now! Group is almost full ~Please join us on t
14/10/2022
Mt Olivet Walking Tour Coming Soon Halloween haunts ************************************************************************************************************** Hello Marcie, RSVP now! ~Please join us on the Mt Olivet Cemetery
06/10/2022
Time to make your reservation
04/10/2022
Mt Olivet Walking Tour Halloween haunts ************************************************************************************************************** Please join us on the Mt Olivet Cemetery Walking Tour! John Lucas
30/09/2022
American Bar-Tender, by William ”Cocktail” Boothby
Boothby was a minstrel, bartender, saloon owner, “self-appointed” state legislator and chronicler of life in San Francisco prior to the 1906 earthquake
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_%22Cocktail%22_Boothby
29/09/2022
Mt Olivet Walking Tour Halloween haunts ************************************************************************************************************** Please join us on the Mt Olivet Walking Tour! John Lucas donated s
27/09/2022
Join us. It's going to be good
27/09/2022
Bring your memories to share the night