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N.S.C.A.R., was organized in 1978 in
Dublin, California and in 2008 moved to
Walnut Creek, California. Children
under 21 years of age are invited to join
us in celebrating American history and
patriotism.
Captain Molly Corbin took over her
during the American Revolutionary War,
at the battle of Fort Washington. She
fought bravely until she herself was
seriously wounded. Although she did
survive, she remained in constant pain
and need of care until her death in 1800.
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Local History and Interest
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** www.ToddlingAroundMtDiablo.com
years old and under includes in its index
recommended outings for introducing history to
young children.
Road, Walnut Creek, 942-0225.
This homestead was built turn of the century, and
today serves as home to many farm animals. The
animals always love visitors, and the historic house is
open on special occasions.
**Shadelands Ranch Historical
Museum, 2660 Ygnacio Valley Road,
Walnut Creek, 935-7871.
The beautiful 1902 home is maintained by the Walnut
Creek Historical Society.
**Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site,
National Park, Danville, 838-9471.
Visit the home of Nobel Prize in Literature winning
Eugene O'Neill.
**John Muir National Historic Site,
4202 Alhambra Avenue, Martinez,
228-8860.
Built in 1882, the 14-room mansion became the home
of the famous conservationist, John Muir, in 1890.
**Joel Clayton House, 6101 Main
Street, Clayton, 672-0240.
Joel Clayton was an early mining engineer, and this is
believed to have been his second home. Today it is a
museum managed by the Clayton Historical Society.
**Forest Home Farms, 19953 San
Ramon Valley Boulevard, San Ramon,
973-3281
On this 16-acre historical farm sits the 22-room Boone
House, a Dutch colonial home built in 1900.
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