Mayor Inga Miller presents a proclamation to Orinda Historical Society President, Alison Burns thanking the society for their endeavors in sharing Orinda’s history with the community. Established in 1970 as a membership-based, non-profit organization, its mission is to preserve, protect and share the history of Orinda.
During the pandemic, members of the Orinda Historical Society continued to work behind shuttered doors to sort through decades of documents and artifacts and rearrange the Museum’s layout to make it even better than before. It’s volunteer members also worked tirelessly to recruit new board members to include Cheryl Cechvala, Reg Barrett, Kathy Barrett, Laurie Smith, Alison Burns, Nancy Royster, Vivian Ricci, Teresa Long and Wendy Harnett.
Museum members reopened its doors last December in the Orinda Library building, 26 Orinda Way, making it accessible to all residents by extending hours to Saturdays, one day a month and during the Thursday night food truck community gathering.
Volunteers have also restarted the Schools Program, participation in the Orinda Classic Car Show, participation in Orindawoods 50th Anniversary Celebration and mailing newsletters.
