Hayward Area Historical Society (HAHS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to documenting the history of the city of
Hayward, California and adjacent communities.
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[3] These areas include
San Lorenzo,
Ashland,
Cherryland,
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Castro Valley,
Fairview, the former communities of
Russell City,
Mount Eden,
Schafer Park, and other parts of unincorporated
Alameda County. The society was founded in 1956.
[5] Their museum in
Downtown Hayward closed in 2012.
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[8] Their new facility opened nearby in 2014.
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Activities
HAHS operates the
Meek Mansion and
McConaghy House in partnership with the
Hayward Area Recreation and Park District,
[10] and the
San Lorenzo Pioneer Cemetery with
Alameda County.
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[12] The society sponsors an annual History Awards, honoring local historians and preservationists. The 2012 awards were the 13th held.
[13] They have presented talks on local history in conjunction with
California State University, East Bay.
[14] They provide records for research into genealogies.
[15] They have worked with photographer
Bill Owens on the Hayward Documentary Project.
[16] The Society is the future repository for the papers of local US Congressperson
Pete Stark, in office for 40 years.
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References
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"Tri-City Voice Newspaper - Whats Happening - Fremont, Union City, Newark, California". www.tricityvoice.com. Archived from
the original on 2014-03-26.
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"Hayward Chamber of Commerce Alphabetical Company Listing". Hayward.org. Retrieved 2012-04-08.
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"Hayward Historical Museum in Hayward, California". Gsndev.org. Retrieved 2012-04-08.
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"History of Cherryland". Edenareachamber.com. Archived from
the original on 2012-07-23. Retrieved 2012-04-08.
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"Hahs History » About Us » Hayward Area Historical Society". Haywardareahistory.org. Archived from
the original on 2012-05-15. Retrieved 2012-04-08.
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"Plan Visit » Hayward Area Historical Society". Haywardareahistory.org. Archived from
the original on 2012-04-18. Retrieved 2012-04-08.
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^ Eric KurhiHayward Daily Review.
"Hayward museum on track for October opening". Inside Bay Area. Retrieved 2012-04-08.
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"Gyroscope, Inc. | Hayward Area Historical Society | 510 986 0111". www.gyroscopeinc.com. Archived from
the original on 2012-12-12.
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"Photo galleries and videos from the Mercury News".
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"Meek Estate » About Us » Hayward Area Historical Society". Haywardareahistory.org. Archived from
the original on 2010-09-26. Retrieved 2012-04-08.
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"San Lorenzo Pioneer Cemetery". Sanlorenzoheritage.org. Retrieved 2012-04-08.
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"San Lorenzo Cemetery » About Us » Hayward Area Historical Society". Haywardareahistory.org. 1964-03-24. Archived from
the original on 2012-04-18. Retrieved 2012-04-08.
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"13th Annual History Awards — Events » Hayward Area Historical Society". Haywardareahistory.org. Archived from
the original on 2012-04-19. Retrieved 2012-04-08.
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^ Patch.com; Johanna Fassbender (2012-02-01).
"Untold Stories: William Tillman – the Union's First Black Hero". 0.csueastbay.edu. Retrieved 2012-04-08.
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^ Maintained by gwa. Updated by gwa on 5 May 2007 to comply with L-AGS guidelines.
"Alameda County, California, Deaths: Cemeteries". L-ags.org. Retrieved 2012-04-08.
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"Photos preserve daily life of Eden area". Inside Bay Area. 2007-05-25. Retrieved 2012-04-08.
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"Political Blotter: Historical society takes Pete Stark's papers", San Jose Mercury News, February 11, 2013
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