Peralta House Tours! June 2, 2010

Jun 2-5, 2:30-5:30pm each day

The Peralta House Museum is open for tours! From Wednesday through Saturday afternoon, you can take guided tours of the historical exhibits, which weave California history with the stories of today's Fruitvale community.

This beautiful Victorian house was built in 1870, right next to Antonio Peralta's first house: the first European building in the East Bay. An immersive audio tour, scents, photography, sculpture, repicas, and film tell the story of the birthplace of Oakland, the Peralta family and the original Ohlone inhabitants of the land.

The Peralta House exhibits explore the unique history of the Fruitvale neighborhood, and rely on interviews with locals to tell Oakland history from Spanish contact through today.

Peralta House's current special exhibit is "Embroidering Our Lives: Mien Women at Peralta Hacienda." This multimedia show documents the art and history of Oakland's Mien community, who came as refugees from Laos. Through films, photography, and the women's own words and art pieces, "Embroidering Our Lives" is a testament to the power of cultural exchange.

Guided tours of the Peralta House are Wednesday through Saturday, 2:30-5:30 pm. As each tour is limited to 10 people, advance reservations are recommended. Phone (510) 532-9142 to reserve. Tours are $5, Fruitvale residents free. Tours begin at the Kitchen entrance to the Peralta House, at 2465 34th Ave.

The outdoor six-acre site also contains additional walk-through exhibits about the Ohlone and daily life on the Peralta rancho, open during daylight hours for free self-guided tours.

Tour Schedule

2:30-3:15 Guided Tour
3:15-4:00 Free Exploration
4:00-4:45 Guided Tour
4:45-5:30 Free Exploration

Official Website: http://www.peraltahacienda.org