Take a powerful glimpse into World War II Home Front history with a short film examining the 1944 Port Chicago disaster; the largest Home Front tragedy of the war, and the resulting mutiny trial of 50 black servicemen. A Port Chicago expert will offer an informative look at a pivotal moment in our nation’s past that led towards eventual integration of the armed forces.
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Sing songs and have a great time with Farmer Arann Harris! Join us on Wednesday, September 23rd from 10:30am-11:15am at the Auditorium Branch for this special storytime. Call (510) 620-6557 for more information.
The nursery is the heart of all restoration projects at FOSC. Help us seed, transplant, recycle pots, remove invasive species, and propagate 8,000 native plants each year!
The Department of German and the Department of Art Practice are excited to announce the opening of Hidden Layers: AI Infrastructures and Hallucinations, curated by Antonio Somaini with Hannes Bajohr, Sonja Thiel and Elena Yu, in dialogue with the France–Berkeley research initiative The Latent Spaces of Culture, and on…
Learn about our Local Rosie Ambassadors as volunteer Tammy Brumley, known as the Rosie Wrangler, shares stories from her many years of close work with the park’s real-life Rosies. Tammy highlights their remarkable experiences during World War II, their contributions in the decades that followed, and their lasting impac…
Meet a Living Link to WWII History On most Fridays, you have the unique opportunity to meet real WWII Home Front workers. These extraordinary individuals, often referred to as "Rosies," are now in their late 90s and up, and provide an incredible firsthand connection to history. Programs are scheduled at 10:30 and 11:30…
Film and Discussion: Blossoms & Thorns Join us for a special screening of a 19-minute documentary exploring the history of Japanese American incarceration during World War II. This poignant film sheds light on a chapter of American history too often overlooked, revealing the struggles, resilience, and lasting impact on…
Enjoy a special presentation that brings the World War II Home Front to life by exploring the everyday experiences and challenges Americans encountered during the war.
