Agency Details:

Dublin Heritage Center

Dublin's own local history museum that tells Dublin's story in a lively and interactive way. Open six days a week to students, families, musicians and all visitors who want to appreciate the past.

Description:
Owned and operated by the City of Dublin, the Heritage Center allows visitors to explore Dublin’s past through exhibits, hands-on experiences, pioneer play house and library. Permanent exhibit depicts the journey of Michael Murray as he left Ireland in 1834, struggled in New York City, and pioneered West in 1846, arrived in Mexican California and established the town of Dublin in 1850.
On the grounds:
• 1856 Murray School House
• 1859 St. Raymond’s Church
• Historic Carriage House / Barn Exhibit
• Dublin Pioneer Cemetery earliest grave 1860
• Dublin Creek, Historic Trees and wildlife
Dublin Historic Park Master Plan.
In an effort to re-establish the City’s historic heart, the Historic Park will complement and add to the existing Dublin Heritage Center relocating the historic Kolb Family house and related buildings to the site. It is anticipated construction will begin in fall 2008 and be complete in fall 2009. Additional phases include the Orchard Garden, Freshwater Corner and lawns, and cemetery expansion.
• Kolb House, 1911 Craftsman Bungalow
• Kolb Sunday School Barn, c. 1880
• Kolb Hay Barn, 1911
Programs:
• School Program; educational tours for 3rd and 4th grade students
• Traditional Music (Bluegrass and Irish) Jams every Tuesday evening
• Temporary Exhibits
• First Saturday Family Workshops; Hands-on exploration of different heritage through crafts, music, foods and costume
• Vintage Film Series; Second Saturdays during the winter months.
• Holiday Tea
• Ice Cream Social

History:
Site established Dublin in 1950 when Michael Murray purchased land from Jose Maria Amador. 1859, cemetery and Church established. 1976 the 1856 Murray Schoolhouse was moved onto the site and in 1993, the City of Dublin accepted ownership and operation of the Museum and public park.

Contact people:

Elizabeth Isles, Executive Director, (phone), (email) John Hartnett, Supervisor, (phone), (email)

Address:

100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.dublinheritage.org.

Directions:

The Heritage Center is located at 6600 Donlon Way Dublin.

Last updated on October 19, 2009