Humboldt County Historical Society

Saturday Speaker Series

Monthly Programs Sponsored by the Humboldt County Historical Society

HCHS Events: Saturday Speaker Series

Saturday Lecture Programs are sponsored and organized by the Humboldt County Historical Society in partnership with the Clarke Historical Museum. They are hosted at the Museum (240 E Street, Eureka) on the first Saturday of every month. The programs are always FREE but seating is limited - come early to reserve a seat!

All lectures will be available in person and online
unless otherwise announced.

For more information about lectures, please click here to access the Clarke’s event page. As of January 2024, separate announcements
will no longer be posted on the HCHS web site.

 
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The Eureka Theater at 80

  • Humboldt County Library 1313 3rd Street Eureka, CA, 95501 United States (map)

Join Chuck and Wendy Petty for “The Eureka Theater at 80” on Saturday, December 7 at 1:00 p.m., in the first-floor conference room of the Humboldt County Library. 1313 Third Street, Eureka. The lecture is part of the ongoing lecture series sponsored by Humboldt County Historical Society. Admission is free, and everyone is invited. 

During their talk, Chuck and Wendy will discuss the history of Redwood Theaters and its founder George Mann, his original plans which included a hotel, and his eventual building of the theater in 1939. Since 2005, Chuck and Wendy Petty have been behind the restoration of this fine Streamline Moderne structure back to its original grandeur. A dedicated core of volunteers have helped make this restoration happen. 

To learn about the iconic Eureka Theater, join Chuck and Wendy Petty on Saturday, December 7 at the Humboldt County Library.

Earlier Event: November 2
The History of Holly Yashi with Holly Hosterman and Paul "Yashi" Lubitz
Later Event: January 4
Murals by Franz Bernau