The Oakland History Center’s fall series is back this October! From audio storytelling to a haunted bike ride, join us for our series of events showcasing Oakland’s rich history.
OHC Fall Event Series
Exhibit
July 2026
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, enjoy jazz at the library, and some reading recommendations for disability pride.
Teen Imagined Histories: Make New Stories From Old Photos
July 2026
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, enjoy jazz at the library, and some reading recommendations for disability pride.
Author Conversation
Andrew Alden & Jenny Odell
Andrew Alden and Jenny Odell in Conversation
Kick off Oakland History Center Fall Event Series with authors Andrew Alden and Jenny Odell in conversation with moderator, Dorothy Lazard.
Dr. Marcus Foster
Dr. Marcus Foser
July 2026
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, enjoy jazz at the library, and some reading recommendations for disability pride.
Sister Love
Sister Love Tribute
July 2026
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, enjoy jazz at the library, and some reading recommendations for disability pride.
Oral Historians
Oral Historians
Oral Historians in the East Bay
This panel discussion of East Bay oral historians will let you hear from folks who are collecting, sharing, and archiving community stories.
Save Your Oakland Stories
Save Your Oakland Stories
Save Your Oakland Stories
We want to hear from you! Create and share audio recordings of your Oakland memories.
Mountain View Cemetery
Mountain View Cemetery
Mountain View Cemetery event with Liam O' Donoghue
Liam O'Donoghue, host of East Bay Yesterday, presents a tour of the illustrious Mountain View Cemetery, part of OHC's Fall Series.
Haunted History Bike Ride
Haunted History Bike Ride
July 2026
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, enjoy jazz at the library, and some reading recommendations for disability pride.
An American Family
Santi Elijah Holley on the Shakur Family
July 2026
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, enjoy jazz at the library, and some reading recommendations for disability pride.