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Special Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Exhibits Displayed at the USS Hornet Museum

May 05,2022

The USS Hornet Sea, Air and Space Museum is displaying several exhibits celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage. The three special exhibits are in the Hangar Bay for guests to enjoy.

This 1887 map labels the entire peninsula “City of Alameda.” The city was incorporated in 1872 by combining the three towns of Alameda (1), founded in 1852; Encinal (2), founded in 1854 and Woodstock (3), founded in 1864. Note that the city is still a peninsula. The estuary that created the Island City was cut through in 1902.

Back in Time: A Trip through Alameda’s Three Towns

Dec 31,2020

Dennis Evanosky

Relive Alameda’s Historic Airmail Flight

Feb 26,2015

Alameda Naval Air Museum curator Larry Pirack discusses the role the Martin M-130 China Clipper played in the history of Alameda. The plane took off from Alameda Airport on Nov. 22, 1935, on history’s first trans-Pacific flight of a commercial airline.

Dennis Evanosky - Alameda Museum curator George Gunn shows the ivy that intrudes on the interior of the carriage house at the Meyers House & Garden.

Meyers Fundraiser Set

Jun 26,2014

Repairs needed to carriage house

Courtesy photo Mildred Nolan and Carol Lancaster, members of the military ministry at Twin Towers United Methodist Church, display one of the door prizes for this year’s Women in Military event: a two-night stay at the Marines Memorial Club & Hotel in San Francisco.

Twin Towers Celebrates Women in Military History

Mar 06,2014

Twin Towers United Methodist Church, 1411 Oak St., will host the sixth Women in Military History event at noon, Saturday, March 15. The celebration honors the military service of all women of all eras. An honor guard will welcome guests.

Full Slate of Events at USS Hornet Museum

Mar 06,2014

Living Ship Day

The USS Hornet Museum will pay tribute to two local veterans of the famed World War II Tuskegee Air Group during its March Living Ship Day. The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African-American military aviators in the United States Armed Forces.

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