Carolers and Crafts
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!
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!
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.
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.
Ever wonder what happens with artifacts when they are not on display? Curious as to what happens behind the scenes at HAHS? Sign up to tour the Hayward Area Historical Society collections with Registrar Emily Conrado and learn more about how we store and preserve artifacts.
Registration Required | Free
The vast majority of those who occupied the White House never came close to replicating the extraordinary leadership of the likes of Washington, Lincoln, or Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Why? Gerald Henig (author and professor emeritus of history at California State University, East Bay) offers little-known and compelling stories—funny, tragic, and, in some cases, startling— that help to explain why only a handful of our chief executives etched a place for themselves in the annals of presidential greatness.
Registration Required | Free
Christmas twinkle is never brighter than in the evening, so come tour Meek when it's all aglow. This hour long tour will cover Christmas traditions and Meek Family history in a cozy glittering setting. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $15 for HAHS Members. Ages 12+
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.
Christmas twinkle is never brighter than in the evening, so come tour Meek when it's all aglow. This hour long tour will cover Christmas traditions and Meek Family history in a cozy glittering setting. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $15 for HAHS Members. Purchase tickets below. Ages 12+
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!
Continue your holiday shopping at our Pop-up Gift Shop! Local artisans offer the most unique options, so come see what gifts you can check off your list!
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.
Tour the first floor, enjoy hot cocoa, and participate in fun games while waiting for the magical moment when the mansion lights up for the holidays! In partnership with HARD.
Ever wonder why there are so many urns on top of headstones? Notice all those pointy obelisks and floral motifs that adorn burial markers? Have you ever seen a headstone resembling a tree trunk or a log? Each communicates a different sentiment, idea, and identity. Start your morning with a walk through Lone Tree Cemetery and learn about cemetery iconography, symbolism, and the cultures that elevated them.
Registration requested. Meet at Mausoleum 2, behind the cemetery office.
Have you heard rumors about a ghostly woman who peers down to park visitors from Meek Mansion’s second floor? Have you ever wondered whether or not the Meek family’s spirits still reside in the home? Join us in June to help us answer the question, “Is this house haunted?!” Experienced investigators lead attendees through the mansion on a paranormal investigation of Meek Mansion. Investigations last from 7 PM to 1 AM with access to all non-restricted areas. Don’t have your own equipment? Don’t worry; our investigators are happy to share.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. $75 General Admission. Ticket sales help support the ongoing care and maintenance of the historic house. Ages 18+
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!
Looking for something a little macabre to celebrate the spooky season? Beyond the Veil Guided Tours take guests through these historic homes while teaching them some of the more creepy traditions, beliefs, and practices of the 19th and 20th centuries. Perhaps you will experience a few frightening moments of your own when the houses are dark! Tour times are at 6:15, 7:30, and 8:45 PM.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. $30 General Admission, $25 HAHS Members. Please note that this is not a haunted house program. Ages 14+
As Day of the Dead approaches, we all need a skeleton buddy. Come decorate your very own skeleton friend.
Looking for something a little macabre to celebrate the spooky season? Beyond the Veil Guided Tours take guests through these historic homes while teaching them some of the more creepy traditions, beliefs, and practices of the 19th and 20th centuries. Perhaps you will experience a few frightening moments of your own when the houses are dark! Tour times are at 6:15, 7:30, and 8:45 PM.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. $30 General Admission, $25 HAHS Members. Please note that this is not a haunted house program. Ages 14+
Looking for something a little macabre to celebrate the spooky season? Beyond the Veil Guided Tours take guests through these historic homes while teaching them some of the more creepy traditions, beliefs, and practices of the 19th and 20th centuries. Perhaps you will experience a few frightening moments of your own when the houses are dark! Tour times are at 6:15, 7:30, and 8:45 PM.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. $30 General Admission, $25 HAHS Members. Please note that this is not a haunted house program. Ages 14+
Looking to add a little more joy to your October Celebrations or a gift for someone special? Then drop by the Pop-Up Shop offering unique and one-of-a-kind Dia de los Muertos themed folk art and jewelry. Come support local artisans!
Looking for something a little macabre to celebrate the spooky season? Beyond the Veil Guided Tours take guests through these historic homes while teaching them some of the more creepy traditions, beliefs, and practices of the 19th and 20th centuries. Perhaps you will experience a few frightening moments of your own when the houses are dark! Tour times are at 6:15, 7:30, and 8:45 PM.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. $30 General Admission, $25 HAHS Members. Please note that this is not a haunted house program. Ages 14+
Join artist Rachel-Anne Palacios as she discusses the Day of the Dead and make your own Day of the Dead-themed tin art to take home. In partnership with the Hayward Arts Council and the Hayward Public Library.
Registration full, join waitlist. Ages 14+
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.
Ever wonder if the spirits of the McConaghy Family still wander their home? Paranormal investigations allow guests to visit for a potentially ghostly experience. Experienced paranormal docents guide you through the proper investigation process while sharing past findings.
[This investigation has been moved to Meek Mansion]
Support HAHS during a night of fun and games at the historic Hill and Valley Club! Awesome prizes and silent auction, single origin chocolate tasting, delicious food and drinks, and more! More information about the evening as well as tickets can be found here.
Tickets: $75 each
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.
Our Tell Your Own Story writer's workshop was a success, and now we get to hear the fruits of their labor! Join us at the Museum on the second floor to hear our participants tell their own stories. Stop by and lend an ear. You may be inspired to join our next workshop!
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