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More Moments in Marin History – Stories from Marin County’s Past
Jan. 20, 2026
Travel back in time with local author Scott Fletcher when he shares his new book: More Moments in Marin History: Familiar Tales & Untold Stories. Based on photographs taken from the Marin History Museum's vast image collection, the presentation tells the story of the people, businesses, organizations and events that have shaped the county we all call home. |
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Feb. 03, 2026
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Raised in the shadow of the bomb: Children of the Manhattan project
Mar. 03, 2026
A daughter and niece of two scientists that worked on the Manhattan Project, the secret undertaking to develop the first atomic weapons; she grew up with the knowledge and shadow of the cold war, and the long-term effects it had for herself and others with the same legacy of being so close to the origins of the creation of the bomb. A shadow followed the author throughout her life and was the motivation to find others who had this personal history with a parent who worked on the project and discuss their experiences and feelings around this shared history. |
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Talking About Death Won’t Kill You
Apr. 07, 2026
By sharing some of the many stories Jim has heard from his personal experiences hosting Death Cafés and volunteering with Final Exit Network, he hopes attendees will be inspired to become more comfortable discussing this stigmatized topic. He spent much of his life not realizing that he was death ignorant, likely in death denial, and desperately in need of death education. He has learned that the more conversations and the more planning, the greater solace one can achieve, the deeper appreciation of life’s preciousness, as well as leaving a generous gift to our grateful, grieving loved ones. |