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)

Registration requested

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.

A Shoreline for All: How citizens and government worked together to restore the Hayward Shoreline in the 1970s and 1980s.

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.

Country press & Barrio Expressions: Young people build community and identity in Hayward, 1970-1985

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.

Join us for a night of entertainment and cocktails! More information to come

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.

Hidden Garden: A Japanese American Family’s offer of friendship honors culture and beauty in 20th Century Hayward.

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.