Family Tours and Embroidery Activity February 13, 2010

Sat, Feb 13, 2-4pm, and the second Saturday of every month from 2-4pm

The Antonio Peralta House Museum is open for tours! On the second Saturday of every month, you can take guided tours of the historical exhibits, which weave California history with the stories of today's Fruitvale community.

On Saturday, February 13th, the tours will be more fun than ever! A trained docent will give a special kid's tour, getting hands-on with history. In our temporary exhibit, "Embroidering Our Lives: Mien Women at Peralta Hacienda," we'll have a family-friendly embroidery activity: challenge yourself to create the complex patterns found on traditional Laotian Mien clothing, and learn what they mean!

2:00 PM: Tour of Peralta House and "Embroidering our Lives"
3:00 PM: Kid's Tour of Peralta House and "Embroidering our Lives"
3:30 PM: Tour of Peralta House and "Embroidering our Lives"

Activities and hot drinks throughout!

The Peralta House house was built in 1870, near the site of Antonio Peralta's earlier residence, which is the oldest European structure in the East Bay! Indoor and outdoor exhibits, including an immersive audio tour, 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.

Through June, the special exhibit room features a multimedia exhibit about the art and history of Oakland's Mien community, refugees from Laos. Through films, photography, and the women's own words and art pieces, "Embroidering Our Lives: Mien Women at Peralta Hacienda" is a testament to the power of cultural exchange.

Admission, including a tour, is free with a $3 suggested donation.

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