A Shot Heard Around The World: An American Tragedy
We are currently archiving the personal papers and effects of Major Edwin A. Sherman. In addition to being an American…
THE PERSONAL LIFE OF A CALIFORNIA PIONEER
As mentioned in earlier posts, Edwin Allen Sherman (1829-1914) was the primary mover and shaker of the Valley of Oakland.…
The Foundation of an Oakland Landmark
Ninety-seven years ago, on June 11, 1927, the Grand Lodge of F. & A.M. of California conducted a cornerstone laying…
WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN
The discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 transfixed the world. A wave of “Egyptomania” inspired Egyptian-themed products, art, film,…
A BOOK BELONGING TO JOHN SIMCOE?
This book, first published in Latin in 1647 and in English in 1650, was authored by the Moravian philosopher, reformer,…
BREAKING NEWS! ANOTHER IMPORTANT DISCOVERY AT THE VALLEY OF OAKLAND!
Our Valley’s library collection never ceases to amaze. It is filled with volumes of important texts collected over the years…
A LEGACY OF LEGENDS AT THE OAKLAND SCOTTISH RITE TEMPLE
The legendary Canadian and American bandleader Guy Lombardo, accompanied by his brothers, played a series of concerts at the Oakland…
Oakland Heritage
On October 15, the Oakland Heritage Alliance held their Partners in Preservation award ceremony. As a part of this well-attended…
REVEREND WILLIAM SINCLAIR: AN AMERICAN STORY
Rev. William Sinclair’s 1812 Address to Baltimore College with a Funeral Masonic Sermon William Sinclair (d. 1830) was an Irish…
A HISTORY OF MYSTERY
WONDROUS NEW ACQUISITIONS This post will be a rare treat! After several months since their discovery, we were able to…