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.

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!

Lead Paranormal Docent Gail Reilly will speak about investigating McConaghy House and Meek Mansion over the last decade and share her experiences from not only our sites, but other historical venues from around the state.

Free | Registration Full

Take a self-guided tour of the first floor of this beautiful Cherryland gem! More information about visiting Meek Mansion can be found here.

Hayward/South County Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA) Chapter invites you to a Voter Information and Registration Event. BWOPA partners with The Links Incorporated Eden Rose Chapter, the Hayward-South County NAACP, and the League of Women Voters of the Eden Area. Light refreshments will be provided.

The presentation will include information regarding:

• Why your vote is important

• An overview of elections: National, State, and Local

• The pros and cons of Assembly and Senate bills

• How you can get out the vote

• Voter information question and answer session

• On-site voter registration

Free | Registration 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.

Do dental moldings, coffin windows, plaster ornamentation, and copper & gold-dusted wallpaper get you excited? This August, we will explore the exterior architecture and interior design of Meek Mansion based on architectural reports conducted during early restoration efforts. Walk with us through the house to learn about the details showcasing the Meek family’s taste and status.

Tour lasts approximately 60 minutes and will take guests to the second floor. Recommended for ages 14+

Tickets must be purchased in advance. $15 General Admission, Free for HAHS Members.

Take a self-guided tour of the first floor of this beautiful Cherryland gem! More information about visiting Meek Mansion can be found here.

Officially started in 1870, Lone Tree Cemetery is the final resting place for many of the Hayward area’s early pioneers. Start your Saturday with a morning visit to the burial sites of some notable families to learn more about their contributions to the area and family histories. The Pioneer Circle Tour will begin at the amphitheater and requires walking uphill and navigating uneven paths.

Free | Registration Requested

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.

Summer is here, and it is time for our annual Independence Day Celebration at Meek Mansion! The Blues Bottle Band will brighten the day with live music, so bring your family and a picnic to Meek Park. Local artisans, artists, community groups, and organizations look forward to chatting with you and sharing information about their projects on the south lawn. Walk through Meek Mansion to learn more about the Meek family and their place in history, and, of course, participate in outdoor activities, historical games, and fun crafts for the whole family. We hope to see you there!

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.

It is always fun to imagine what it would be like to live at Meek Mansion, but have you ever wondered what it takes to run the home and work on the Meek property? June’s guided tour will explore the life of Meek servants and workers on the only tour that guides guests through the servants' quarters.

Tour lasts approximately 60 minutes and will take guests to the second floor. Recommended for ages 14+

Tickets must be purchased in advance. $15 General Admission, Free for HAHS Members