Coming Up at Camron-Stanford House
Events at Camron-Stanford House are open to the public, unless otherwise noted.
Garden Tea Party
Welcome to the Garden Tea Party at the Camron-Stanford House!
Join us on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 12:00 PM for an afternoon of delicious teas and delectable treats from Malaya Tea Room, followed by a tour of the house and gardens.
Enjoy your teas on our veranda and relax as you take in the lovely views of Lake Merritt. Learn about the local history of Oakland and gardens of the Victorian era.
Each tea box includes: 4 tea sandwiches, 2 savory canape, 3 dessert & a sachet of tea leaves and there will be other teas available as well.
Town Treasures: Closing Reception + Open Mic Night!
Join us as we celebrate the closing of Town Treasures: Black Migration Stories with an open mic night!
Show up and sign up to share your stories in and with community. Tell us how you and your families landed in Oakland—the trials, the varied routes, the reasons, and what keeps you here.
This event is free and open to the public. RSVP below to reserve your spot!
Town Treasures: Storytellers + Elders Panel
Join us for live readings by the storytellers and elders of our exhibit Town Treasures: Black Migration Stories.
Featuring:
Allen Goodlow & Rashida Chase
Ann Ayanna Johnson & Audrey T. Williams
Engage in dialogue with our guest panelists and learn more about the paths they have paved to share space with us here in Oakland, California.
This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to reserve your spot!
Opening Reception for Town Treasures: Black Migration Stories
Join us for the opening reception of our new exhibit!
Patanisha Williams, cultural curator, and Camron-Stanford House, museum of Victorian era Oakland, are proud to announce their partnership in exhibiting the groundbreaking "Black Gold Storytellers” project. This exhibit will showcase the compelling narratives of African American Elders who undertook the momentous migration to Oakland including National Treasures: Joyce Gordon, Oscar Wright, and Ishmael Reed. Included is the musical video tribute to his ancestry by Oakland’s 3 time Grammy Winner, Fantastic Negrito. The BGS project was founded by the esteemed Dr. Adrienne D. Oliver, dedicated to preserving and sharing these vital stories.
Crafting Love Together
Victorian Valentine’s Card Making Workshop
Get swept up in the romantic spirit of Valentine's Day and join us for a Victorian-inspired cardmaking workshop! Let your sweetie know how much you care with every doily, flower, heart, and shell attached to your love note.
Demo on folding a Victorian puzzle purse from our docent Reenie Raschke!
All supplies provided. Feel free to bring your own to make it that much more personal <3
Summer SOULstice (Yoga in the Garden)
Join us for yoga in the garden, hosted by Black to Yoga!
Curious Cat Literary Society Meeting
The First meeting our of our new book club, The Curious Cat Literary Society. Join us for tea as we discuss our current book, East Lynne by Ellen Price (published as Mrs. Henry Wood).
Volunteer/Docent Training (Session 1 of 2)
Session 1 of our 2 part in-person docent/volunteer training series! New volunteers are welcome!
East Bay Curious: A Celebration of the Bay Curious Book with East Bay Yesterday
Join Liam O’Donoghue, host and producer of East Bay Yesterday, for a conversation with KQED’s Olivia Allen-Price, host and senior editor of Bay Curious, about the new book “Bay Curious: Exploring the Hidden True Stories of the San Francisco Bay Area.”
CSH Sketch and Learn with Nathaniel J. Bice
Join artist Nathaniel J. Bice for an afternoon of sketching at Camron-Stanford House. All skill levels are welcome to attend.
Curious Cat Literary Society Meeting
The First meeting our of our new book club, The Curious Cat Literary Society. Join us for tea as we discuss our current book, The Morgesons by Elizabeth Stoddard!
Artist Reception: Oakland the Beautiful
Artists and invited guests are welcome to join us for a private reception honoring the talent of our featured Oakland The Beautiful contributing artists.
"Oakland the Beautiful" A Community Art Show at Camron-Stanford House
We are pleased to welcome you to our first ever community art show, Oakland the Beautiful, featuring works from talented local artists.
Salon Series: Discovering Dracula with Dacre Stoker
Dissect rare documents, select passages and readings, historical photos ,and gain personal insight about how the famous novel came together from a direct descendent of Bram Stoker...good for Dracula fans, Vampires, and history buffs!
Salon Series: Piano Concert with Daniel Adam Maltz
Join us for an intimate piano performance in our family parlor with pianist Daniel Adam Maltz.
Salon Series: Piano Concert with Daniel Adam Maltz
Join us for an intimate piano performance in our family parlor with pianist Daniel Adam Maltz.
Holiday Open House
Happy holidays from Camron-Stanford House! Enjoy free admission and holiday cheer during our annual holiday open house.
Exhibit: A Very Victorian Christmas
From writing letters to Santa Claus to reading A Christmas Carol to decorating our trees, there are several holiday traditions that, for many of us, are important to celebrating the winter holidays. You might be surprised to learn that some of these traditions were popularized in the 19th century.
The Camron-Stanford House is pleased to present A Very Victorian Christmas. We invite you to explore how different people in the United States, from the wealthy to the poor, celebrated the festive season throughout the 19th century..
Holiday exhibit and decorated house will open Sundays, November 27, 2022 - January 8, 2023
Murder in Old Oakland (A Victorian Who Dunnit)
Virgil Hammer’s killer is among the guests at a dinner party at Camron-Stanford House. Can you help Franklina and William solve the crime before it’s too late?
The Haunted Garden (Halloween Party)
Join us for a family friendly Halloween party at Camron-Stanford House!
Exhibit- Ghoulish and Ghastly
A haunting new exhibit at Camron-Stanford House opens October 2, 2022. Learn about the origins of some of your favorite Halloween monsters and traditions. Then muster your courage to explore the sinister scenes in our parlor rooms… if you dare!
History Fair at Camron-Stanford House
The best of the Bay Area history community in our own back yard! Get to know the local museums, organizations, and people preserving and sharing the Bay’s history.
Mini Exhibits - Interactive Learning Activities - Live Presentations - Hear/Here Community Bilboard Truck - and much more history to explore!
Sewing Workshop: Victorian Reticule
Learn how to make your own Victorian era style purse using 19th century patterns.
Member Appreciation Day
Camron-Stanford House members are invited to join us for a special member appreciation event on the CSH veranda.
Dapper Croquet Day
Gather your friends, your best dapper costumes, and join us in the garden for rounds of croquet (singles and doubles will be available), mint juleps, fresh lemonade, games, and plenty of summer fun.
The Menagerie Victorian Oddities Market
The Menagerie Victorian Oddities Market is back at Camron-Stanford House for another year of curious vendors and Victorian fun!
Town Landmarks: Abstract Oakland by Jorge Bejarano
Explore the history of Oakland’s historic landmarks with a technicolor twist.
Holiday Open House
Happy holidays from Camron-Stanford House! Enjoy free admission and holiday cheer during our annual holiday open house.
Workshop: Victorian Hair Art
Victorian Hair Art, popularized during the late 1800s, is the practice of creating intricate keepsakes out of human hair as a means of memorializing loved ones. In this workshop we will break down the construction methods, techniques, and motivations behind the art form, while also constructing pieces of our own.
VIP Dia de los Muertos Workshop @ The Haunted Garden
Join teaching artist Evelyn Orantes for a discussion about iconic Dia de los Muertos figures. Following the discussion, Evelyn will lead the group in creating your own Catraina and Catrin dancing puppets.
