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Walnut Creek Historical Society
About Us

About Us

  • About Us
    • News
    • Events
    • Highlights
    • Our People
    • Membership
    • Contact Us
  • History
    • Local History
    • Timeline
    • Then & Now
    • Community Facts
    • Notable People
      • Founders
      • Mayors
    • Heritage Sites
      • Downtown
      • Across Walnut Creek
    • Great Moments in History
      • WCTV Videos
      • Oral Histories
    • Other Resources
  • Centennial
    • Celebration Events
    • Legacy Project
    • Centennial Highlights
    • Sponsors & Donors
  • Museum
    • Museum Tours
    • Events at Shadelands Ranch Museum
    • Rentals
  • Programs
    • Historical Tours
    • School Programs
    • Historical Research and Exhibits
    • Seasonal Events
    • Calendar
    • For Volunteers Only
  • Support
    • Membership
    • Donate
    • Volunteer
    • Shop
  • News
  • Events
  • Highlights
  • Our People
  • Membership
  • Contact Us
  • Learn
  • Tour
  • Support
  • Volunteer
  • Rent
  • Contact Us

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.

Contact Us

Walnut Creek Historical Society
2660 Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 935-7871
Directions
Email: wcshadelands@sbcglobal.net
Hours Open to the Public
We are only open to the public
Wednesday and Sunday
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
We are closed to the public for private events on the following Sundays:5/27/18, 6/3/18, 8/12/18, 9/2/18, 9/16/18 & 10/14/18
Please call to schedule special group tours
Business Office Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 9:00 a.m.  – 3:00 p.m.
Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Closed Saturdays and national holidays.Please visit us at the Shadelands Ranch and Museum! Click here for more tour information.

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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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