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Walnut Creek Historical Society
Centennial

Centennial

  • About Us
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  • History
    • Local History
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    • Other Resources
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Thanks to Brad Rovanpera and his book, Walnut Creek: An Illustrated History, and to Ann Shelton and other members of the Walnut Creek Historical Society. To purchase a copy of Brad’s book, visit the Walnut Creek Historical Society, the Friends of the Walnut Creek Library bookstore, or Barnes & Noble in downtown Walnut Creek.

Centennial Highlights

Five events highlighted Walnut Creek’s Centennial Celebration. Take a look at the photos to remember the year!

Flappers and Flasks: Roaring in the Centennial

January 24, 2014   |   View Album »
Flappers and Flasks Centennial Celebration January 2014

Centennial Heritage Day at Borges Ranch

May 17, 2014   |   View Album »
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Centennial Birthday Festival

October 18, 2014 | View Album »
View Kirwan Album »
Birthday Festival

Centennial City Council Meeting

October 21, 2014 | View Album »
Centennial Council Meeting Committee

Centennial Grove Dedication

December 6, 2014 | View Album »
Centennial Grove Dedication

Top Stories

  • Downtown Heritage Walk Goes Live
  • Community Dedicates Centennial Grove
  • City Council Officially Concludes Centennial Year
  • Centennial Time Capsule

Upcoming Events

May
12
Sat
9:15 am Downtown Walking Tour
Downtown Walking Tour
May 12 @ 9:15 am – 11:00 am
The easy 90 minute walk on city sidewalks brings to life the early times of what has become a Bay Area destination city.  It is [...]
Jun
9
Sat
9:15 am Downtown Walking Tour
Downtown Walking Tour
Jun 9 @ 9:15 am – 11:00 am
The easy 90 minute walk on city sidewalks brings to life the early times of what has become a Bay Area destination city.  It is [...]
Jul
14
Sat
9:15 am Downtown Walking Tour
Downtown Walking Tour
Jul 14 @ 9:15 am – 11:00 am
The easy 90 minute walk on city sidewalks brings to life the early times of what has become a Bay Area destination city.  It is [...]
Aug
11
Sat
9:15 am Downtown Walking Tour
Downtown Walking Tour
Aug 11 @ 9:15 am – 11:00 am
The easy 90 minute walk on city sidewalks brings to life the early times of what has become a Bay Area destination city.  It is [...]
Sep
8
Sat
9:15 am Downtown Walking Tour
Downtown Walking Tour
Sep 8 @ 9:15 am – 11:00 am
The easy 90 minute walk on city sidewalks brings to life the early times of what has become a Bay Area destination city.  It is [...]

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