30Jul 2022 by adamgillitt
East Bay Yesterday

East Bay Yesterday

Lectures
An exploration of East Bay history and amateur historical storytelling with the host and producer of the podcast, Liam O’Donoghue Everyday people make history, and an increasing number of amateur historians are using the skills of historical research and storytelling to gather, preserve, interpret, share, and celebrate local history. For six years, journalist-turned-historian Liam O'Donoghue has hosted East Bay Yesterday,  an award-winning history podcast that focuses on the East Bay. His work has covered the East Bay cities of Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, and beyond. In addition to the podcast, he’s hosted live events, a boat tour, and co-created the Long Lost Oakland map. Join the Alameda Museum Virtual Speaker Series to learn more about the DIY approach to historical storytelling of East Bay Yesterday, how O’Donoghue started his podcast, resources…
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16Jul 2022 by adamgillitt
Alameda Museum Events Workshop

Alameda Museum Events Workshop

Alameda Museum News
What events do you want to see at the Alameda Museum? Monday, July 18, 2022, 6:30 - 8:00 PM We are working to improve the experience of the Alameda Museum and better serve our diverse community with our events, and we want to hear from you. What type of events would you like to see at the Alameda Museum? What do you want to know about Alameda’s past, in the present and the future? What information about Alameda would be helpful to you, your family, and your community? What stories and knowledge is not being told by the Alameda Museum or other historical institutions? Let’s have a conversation. Join us on Zoom on Monday, July 18 for a conversation and workshop about the types of events the Alameda Museum can…
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