Elliott’s Plaque Dedication – Friday November 7th at 5:30pm!
Join us for the dedication of our newest San Ramon Valley Historical Society plaque at Elliott’s Bar in downtown Danville. This special event celebrates Elliott’s long and colorful place in our town’s history. Come out, raise a glass, and help honor one of Danville’s most beloved landmarks!
Upcoming Dinner Program: Thursday November 20th, 7pm
The Rancho Era in the San Ramon Valley
1831 engraving depicting vaqueros at work on a local rancho
At our upcoming November 20th meeting, Leigh Ann Davis, Executive Director of the Contra Costa County Historical Society, will present on The Great Big Rancho Project — an ambitious new effort to document and share the history of the original ranchos of Contra Costa County, including those that once covered the San Ramon Valley. Working with fellow local historians, Davis is developing a digital community engagement project that will feature an interactive map, a website, and eventually a comprehensive book on the ranchos and their descendants. Her talk will explore how the rancho era shaped our region — from the origins of local town names to enduring traditions like rodeos and farming — and how these early Californio families are connected to our modern communities.
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The San Ramon Valley Historical Society meets at 7 pm on the third Thursday of the months of January, March, May, September, and November, at the Black Bear Diner in Danville. Dinner and program tickets are $25.00 per person
Reservations are encouraged so the restaurant knows how many guests to prepare to serve. Please reserve in advance, by email at:
Reservations@srvhistoricalsociety.org
Or by post at:
San Ramon Valley Historical Society, P. O. Box 521, Danville, CA 94526