Bubbe Reads Story Time with a Jewish Granny (2/18/19)
Fun was had by all at the story time with a Jewish granny event! This special out of school time event took place on President's Day as part of the Pioneers to the Present: Jews…
Pioneers to the Present opening events are wildly successful!
Thanks to all who attending the recent opening reception! Pioneers to the Present: Jews of Richmond & Contra Costa County opened to record crowds on January 13, 2019. Local dignitaries including Mayor Tom Butt and…
Arnautoff Mural
In 2014, the staff at the Richmond Museum of History learned from longtime member Fran Cappelletti that a mural had once graced the post office lobby. “Richmond Industrial City,” created by Victor Arnautoff commissioned by…
What do you know about the Blues Clubs that used to exist in North Richmond?
The Richmond Museum of History staff is conducting research on the blues clubs that existed in North Richmond during the 1940s and 1950s. Unfortunately, the museum collection includes only scant about this fascinating and important…
History of SS Red Oak Victory Ship
When the SS Red Oak Victory was launched on November 9th, 1944 in the Kaiser Permanente shipyard, she was the 558th ship built in Richmond California for World War II. The SS Red Oak Victory…