Newsletter

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.

Library Access

Utilize our library & archives to research:

• Your family history (or family tree).
• History of your Martinez house.
• Other local historical research.

Events

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.

Community Projects

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 5^th 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.