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Become a member of the Martinez Historical Society. Membership Benefits include:
Click here for the membership form
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Newsletter
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Receive our bi-monthly newsletter which includes:
- Notice of upcoming events.
- Interesting articles about our town’s history.
- A “Museum Page”. This describes the Museum’s current exhibits, newly acquired accessions & other items of interest.
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Library Access
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Utilize our library & archives to research:
- Your family history (or family tree).
- History of your Martinez house.
- Other local historical research.
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Events
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Attend our frequent social events:
- Antique Road Show. Receive valuations of your antiques or collectibles at no charge. Refreshments.
- A variety of lectures, teas, BBQ’s, open houses, tours and other events throughout the year. Meals or refreshments served.
- Priority for tickets to our famous Crab Feed -- with its HUGE number of raffle prizes.
- Priority for tickets to our newest annual event: our Polenta Dinner – with entertainment by Martinez Opera.
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Community Projects
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Your membership dues help to make possible our many projects:
- The Borland House Museum – and its exhibits.
- 1005 Escobar Street, Martinez, California
- Hours of operation:
- Tuesdays 11:30 – 3:00 pm
- Thursdays 11:30 – 3:00 pm
- Sundays 1:00 – 4:00 pm
- (Closed on 5th Sunday of the month.)
- Other Days By special arrangement
- Restoration of the historic Martinez Railroad Depot.
- Placement of bronze plaques on historic local buildings.
- Publication of books & booklets on Martinez history.
- Walking tours of our historic downtown.
- Daytime and nighttime tours of our pioneer cemetery.
- Museum tours & special exhibits for the town’s school children.
- Collection & preservation of historical artifacts, photos, and documents from Martinez & the surrounding areas.
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Click here for the membership form
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