Swing by to look at back issues of the Lafayette Sun. We have almost every year from when it started in the late 1930s through 1979. Even if you don’t have something in particular to look for, it’s a lot of fun to flip through the papers. Oh the things you’ll find. For example, Diamond […]
CALLING ALL HISTORY DETECTIVES! — A Treasure Hunt in Lafayette
The Lafayette Historical Society is sponsoring a Downtown Lafayette History Treasure Hunt on the weekend of June 15-16, 2013. Discover how much you know about Downtown Lafayette’s history (or you can learn more) by participating in this fun family-friendly Father’s Day Weekend outing! Here’s how it will work: At 5 pm Friday, June 14, clues and instructions will […]
A Reason To Visit: Hats
Recently, a bunch of hats were donated to the historical society. Come by and take a look. You can try them on too.
Potluck 2013
On May 16th, the Lafayette Historical Society held it’s annual potluck. If you weren’t there, here’s what you missed.
Elam Brown’s First House Plaque
Recently, we’ve had several questions concerning the location of the plaque for Elam Brown’s first house. The plaque, pictured above, is located between Deer Trail and Upper Happy Valley Rd on Happy Valley Rd. There is a little area you can pull over to look at the plaque.
From the Archives: LHS Potluck Dinner 1998
Since we just wrapped up our annual potluck dinner for 2013, here is a potluck blast from the past.
From The Archives: Jennie Bickerstaff (Oral History)
We are starting to open up our archives of oral histories and videos beginning with a talk given by Jennie (Mrs. William) Bickerstaff Rosenberg at a meeting of The Contra Costa Historical Society held in Lafayette on the evening of May 23, 1956. Mrs. Rosenberg was 85 years old at the time. The link will […]
Do You Have Photos Of Lafayette?
A couple of years ago a gentlemen came into the History Room with an idea. He wanted a way for people to easily share their photos of Lafayette with us and the community. It took a little time to get back around to the idea, but taking a page from the East Bay Regional Parks […]
Please Join us for our Annual Meeting, Potluck and Historical Presentation
Did you ever wonder what it would be like to be in the largest earthquake unleashed by the Hayward Fault? Richard Schwartz will offer first-hand accounts of people who lived through the October 21, 1868 Hayward Fault Earthquake. Their stories are riveting. Mr. Schwartz will show many photos and illustrations to accompany his presentation of […]
President’s Message
The Contra Costa Library is 100 years old this year and the Lafayette Historical Society joined the Moraga and Orinda Historical Societies in celebrating this momentous occasion by participating in a program at the Lafayette Library. Attendees enjoyed hearing from Supervisor Candace Anderson, County Librarian Barbara Flynn, and viewed a visual history of the three […]
