Concord Historical Society

Concord Historical Society A place to share information about the history of Concord, CA, and the Concord Historical Society
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A.W. Maltby granted a right-of-way across his land for the laying of tracks and a plot for a railroad station at East St...
06/10/2026

A.W. Maltby granted a right-of-way across his land for the laying of tracks and a plot for a railroad station at East Street and Clayton Road. This is the Northern Railroad station in 1921.

Straw hats or "boaters" were the order of the day for Mt. Diablo High male students in 1901.
06/08/2026

Straw hats or "boaters" were the order of the day for Mt. Diablo High male students in 1901.

Connections: Concord and the WWII Bombing of Japan The city of Concord holds remarkable—and often overlooked—connection...
06/03/2026

Connections: Concord and the WWII Bombing of Japan

The city of Concord holds remarkable—and often overlooked—connections to the bombing of Japan during World War II. Most, if not all, of the munitions ultimately dropped on Japanese cities were stored and handled at what is now the Concord Naval Weapons Station. The destructiveness of the bombs were felt locally in 1944, when the Port Chicago explosion shook Concord and surrounding communities with devastating force.

In the years before and after the war, Concord was also home to survivors of the bombings in Japan. Health permitting, one or more of these residents, some now‑centenarian, may be available to share their firsthand experiences, offering an extraordinary living link to this history.

Concord Historical Society

presents:

Speakers Series with

Don Seta

JUNE 14, 2026 – 2:00 P.M.

Concord Museum

and Event Center

1928 Clayton Road

FREE

Parking behind the building on Marina Ct

Paul Keller established the P.I. Keller Hardware store. In 1919, he exhibited his 1920 Templar automobile at the county ...
06/01/2026

Paul Keller established the P.I. Keller Hardware store. In 1919, he exhibited his 1920 Templar automobile at the county fair.

Looking east down Salvio Street in the 1930s. We hope you have enjoyed a full week of historical Concord memories. Our ...
05/22/2026

Looking east down Salvio Street in the 1930s. We hope you have enjoyed a full week of historical Concord memories. Our CHS social media volunteer will be off next week returning in June.

Queen of All Saints, at East and Salvio Streets, was dedicated as a mission church in November 1876. After 50 years as a...
05/21/2026

Queen of All Saints, at East and Salvio Streets, was dedicated as a mission church in November 1876. After 50 years as a mission, it was established as a parish in 1923. Reverend John J. Powers was appointed the first pastor. In 1954, the present Spanish-style church was erected on the corner of Almond and Grant Streets.

Proud of their heritage as native Californians, these local men were members of the Concord Parlor of Native Sons of the...
05/20/2026

Proud of their heritage as native Californians, these local men were members of the Concord Parlor of Native Sons of the Golden West before 1892.
Tom McKenna, Ed Majors, Jasper Wells, James Daley, George Condi, Charles Bibber, Mitchell Neustaedter, Forbes Guy, and Henry Bott

Join the Muse Jazz Collective June 7th for Zero Gravity - exploring the transcendent music of Wayne Shorter. Located at...
05/19/2026

Join the Muse Jazz Collective June 7th for Zero Gravity - exploring the transcendent music of Wayne Shorter. Located at the Vineyard Concord, 1970 Grant Street, Concord. Show times are 5:30 pm and 7:30pm. Tickets are available at eventbrite: eventbrite - zero gravity, or scan the QR code for more information. The Muse Jazz Collective - keeping jazz alive in Concord.

In 1914, many of the town's most important businesses were clustered around the southwest corner of Salvio and Mt. Diabl...
05/18/2026

In 1914, many of the town's most important businesses were clustered around the southwest corner of Salvio and Mt. Diablo Streets. In the block was the Bank of Concord, Concord Mercantile, Concord Inn, a saloon, and Neustaedter's store.

Galindo Home Museum & Gardens and the Concord Historical Society Museum both open at 1:00 P.M. today for tours. The doce...
05/17/2026

Galindo Home Museum & Gardens and the Concord Historical Society Museum both open at 1:00 P.M. today for tours. The docents will share the history of the four generations of Galindos and their connections to Concord’s history. Parking is behind the buildings on Marina Court.

Address

1928 Clayton Road
Concord, CA
94519

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm

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(925) 827-3380

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