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El Cerrito: Learn the history of Point Isabel April 10

April 7, 2025 By Publisher Leave a Comment

Photos by Dave Weinstein and David Abercrombie. Courtesy of El Cerrito Historical Society

A talk by Mary Barnsdale

 Join the El Cerrito Historical Society and Mary Barnsdale for an engaging discussion about the history of Point Isabel!

From Ohlone settlement, to Mexican rancho, to dynamite manufactory, to frog farm: Point Isabel has a rich and fascinating history, largely undocumented until now. Join us for a talk by Mary Barnsdale, author of a forthcoming book about the history of Point Isabel, as she walks us through some of the most exciting moments in the last few centuries of human occupation here.

April 10, 7-9 p.m.

Hana Gardens Senior Center, 10870 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito

Light refreshments will be provided.

More info: www.elcerritohistoricalsociety.org/societyevents/pointisabel2025

Point Isabel Regional Shoreline is part of the East Bay Reginal Park District.

Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.

Filed Under: East County, History, Parks

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