Contra Costa County Historical Society

05/28/2026

Are you looking for something to read over the summer? Look no further! In addition to our offerings in our bookstore, we have used, historic, and sometimes rare books on eBay to entertain you all summer! Click the link or swing by the History Center today!

Follow cocohistory on eBay. Buying, Selling, Collecting on eBay has never been more exciting!

05/27/2026

Due to limited space at the History Center, the CCCHS is reassessing its holdings. One of the holdings that falls outside of our specific scope is a collection of Walker's Manual of Pacific Coast Securities. If you or your organisation are interested in them, please reach out to our director at [email protected] if you are interested. Thank you -LeighAnn Davis

05/06/2026

The History Center will be CLOSED tomorrow, May 6th for the CCC History Fair at DVC in Pleasant Hill! The schedule is below! We hope to see you there!

04/30/2026

Join us at DVC on Wednesday May 6th! We will be in the Library Quad to start the day!

04/16/2026

We will be working on our website today. It may go down momentarily. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your patience. - LeighAnn

04/08/2026

Join us this Saturday for the EB Anza 250 Symposium! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-bay-anza-250-symposium-tickets-1983842859396?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/08/2026

We are so excited for the East Bay Anza 250 Symposium THIS SATURDAY!! Today is the LAST DAY to RSVP and guarantee your lunch! To purchase your ticket please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-bay-anza-250-symposium-tickets-1983842859396?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/02/2026

We are so excited to see Corrina Gould at the EB Anza 250 Symposium next weekend! Don't forget to get your ticket today! We cannot guarantee lunch if your ticket is not purchased before April 7th. Thank you. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-bay-anza-250-symposium-tickets-1983842859396?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/02/2026

The History Center will be closed on Saturday, April 4th. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your support!

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01/15/2026

We are so excited to participate in the Lindsay Wildlife Experience's Wild@Night Kiss & Tail event on Friday, February 13th! for more information or to buy a ticket before it sells out, click the link below! We will be there telling wild tales from our county's history!

Get a little untamed on Friday, February 13 | 6–9 pm at our 21+ event, Wild@Night: Kiss & Tail. Your ticket includes two FREE drink tickets and a commemorative glass, with more drinks available onsite. Enjoy local beer and wine, meet unforgettable animal ambassadors, hit the silent disco, and disc...