Hayward Area Historical Society

10/07/2026

This Saturday! Come by the HAHS Museum in Downtown Hayward Saturday, October 10 to shop from local artisans and check out this year's Day of the Dead exhibition! We're also a stop on the Hayward Arts Council's Downtown Hayward Art Walk Experience, so make it an artful day. More information about the exhibit and visiting the museum is always available online at our website.

10/03/2026

Come by the HAHS Museum in Downtown Hayward next Saturday, October 10 to see this year's Day of the Dead exhibition and shop from local artisans! Pick up a little gift or add a little joy to your autumn celebrations. More information about the exhibit and visiting the museum is always available online at our website.

10/02/2026

Meek Mansion is open for self-guided tours tomorrow (Oct 3) from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM! Pop by to see this Cherryland gem and step into history. More information about the Meek Family and visiting this house is always available online at our website. See you then!

10/01/2026

Open TODAY! Visit the HAHS Museum during regular hours or stop by the artist reception this evening to see this year's Day of the Dead exhibit. Join us throughout the month for additional programs related to this beautiful celebration of remembrance. More info is always available online at www.haywardareahistory.org.

09/30/2026

Make your spooky season plans to include this year's Beyond the Veil tours at Meek Mansion and McConaghy House! This guided tour in the dark is the perfect way to access truth rooted in history. Learn about ghosts, ghost stories, and communicating with spirits at Meek, and explore death practices and mourning traditions in the turn of the century American home at McConaghy.

It’s the season for spooky stories, and nothing is spookier than when the stories are rooted in truth! Explore tales and traditions, spirits and sightings, in a guided tour through McConaghy House or Meek Mansion in the dark.

09/26/2026

Have you submitted your photo yet? The deadline for the "My Hayward Photo Contest" is fast approaching and this is a beautiful weekend to get out there and take a photo that represents YOUR Hayward! Cash prizes awarded. More info and submission form at www.haywardareahistory.org. Sponsored by Hayward Rotary.

09/25/2026

The HAHS Museum is closed so that we can install the Day of the Dead exhibit in the History and Art Galleries. Be sure to visit when we reopen! More info about what's coming that you can do with HAHS is always available at www.haywardareahistory.org!

09/24/2026

One week until Day of the Dead 2026 opens at the HAHS Museum! Be sure to visit to see this community exhibit celebrating remembrance and for our programming. More information about visiting and what's happening is always available at www.haywardareahistory.org!

09/15/2026

DEADLINE EXTENDED to Fri Sept 18! Local artists -- Don't miss this opportunity to participate in this year's Day of the Dead exhibition at the HAHS Museum in Downtown Hayward! Artwork does not need to be complete to submit for participation, but it does need to be finished by artwork drop off. More info and the submission form are available at www.haywardareahistory.org.

09/12/2026

Next week! Families, join us for Family Fun Saturday at the HAHS Museum where this month's focus is the former Pet Parade. Bring your kiddo's favorite stuffed pet for a pet-themed story time and parade and make some crafts inspired by your favorite animals. Saturday, September 19. Storytime starts at 11:00 AM. Drop-in crafts are from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. More info at www.haywardareahistory.org.