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P.O.Box 236 | Kentfield, CA | 94914 | info@kghs.org | 415.484.5447

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© 2012 Logo design by Vickie Stolberg.

Our vision is to understand and appreciate the unique history of Kentfield, Greenbrae and surrounding areas, and honor the individuals, groups and businesses that have made significant contributions to our community. 

KGHS Pop Up Store and Gallery
 

Due to the "Shelter in Place" orders for
Marin County, our Pop Up will be CLOSED until further notice.
Online orders will be fulfilled.


The perfect gifts for family members and friends:
        Our book: In the Heart of Marin: A History of Kentfield And Greenbrae

                                                              by Dewey Livingsotn

        Gift cards, tote bags and birthday calendars
        Gift memberships

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SUMMER FUN FROM THE PAST...

Bon Air Trampoline Center in 1960 (Marin History Museum

Paul Daly Swim School  1952-1980's
(Photo courtesy of Paula Daly Skov)

Swimming in Corte Madera slough. Kelly family near Bon Air Bridge (Mary Clifford Gilardi Collection)

Ballet Aquacade at the Kent Estate circa 1958
Photo Courtesy of Marjean Sellman

GET INVOLVED WITH KGHS!

We are always looking for more community members to become involved. If you are interested, please contact us!
 
Events Committee: helping to organize and publicize member and community events

  • Research Committee: collecting more oral histories and generating the historical background of sites in the Kentfield and Greenbrae area...developing curriculum for third grade students, creating walking tours...

  • Membership & Outreach Committee: reaching out to local businesses and alumni to expand our membership


 

If you would like to be on one of the above committees, please send a message through info@kghs.org and we will get back to you.

Some interesting links for you:

 

A Vision of Marin: George Demont Otis, American Impressionist    CLICK HERE


Read more about George Demont Otis

in our September 2016 Historian

 

Marin Historical Societies and Museums
In December 2017 we focused on the wealth of local history and the museums and societies that continue to protect our heritage. Several of them were part of our Community Heritage and History Day last May and more will be at our next celebration on
May 4, 2019

Here is a link to the most recent list:
Marin Historical Societies and Museums


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Did you remember to renew?

 

RENEWAL notices and reimnders were sent in November to those whose memberhips are due and those who have already expired. We do not want to lose your support. A KGHS membership is the best way to stay up to date on all of our interesting activities.  Your membership donation and renewal supports the research and preservation of local history right in your own community.

 

New!!

Non Profit Memberships
$25                       Non Profit member
Business/Community  Memberships

If you are a business or community organization in the Kentfield-Greenbrae area, please join the KGHS and help support our continuing research, education and archival work for the preservation of local history.

 

$50                       Business member

$250 -$500       Business partner

$1000 or more   Lifetime Business Partner

 

PLEASE GO TO OUR MEMBERSHIP PAGE FOR MORE DETAILS

 

 

Support our Local Business/Community  Members


Lifetime business members

Woodland Market, Don and Sue Santa

Bon Air Shopping Center, Andrea Schultz

Marin General Hospital

Marin Catholic High School

County of Marin, Katie Rice Supervisor

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Broker, Decker Bullock Sotheby's International Realty

Bank of Marin

 

Business Partners

Katie Jarman, Coldwell Banker

Eric Wagner, Beaver Tree Service

John Herschleb, DDS

College of Marin, Linda Frank

NEWSLETTERS ON LINE...

Enjoy reading our Newsletters, the Historian, for more information about the Kentfield and Greenbrae Community. The December issue focuses on the Bon Air Center, its history and the current "refreshing" to make it more of a community center.

Calendar of Events

 

2020
 

SEPTEMBER
 

September  10:      Zoom KGHS Board Meeting 9:30-11:00am
                        
 

OCTOBER
 

October 8:          Zoom KGHS Board Meeting 9:30-11:00am

 

October TBD:     Virtual Members Meeting                                               

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"In the Heart of Marin: History of Kentfield and Greenbrae"

Now $50 online

Publications

"Historical Reflections of the Kentfield School District" 

 
This book includes the ANTHOLOGY, stories and memories collected from a variety of people who have lived and worked in "the heart of Marin."

 

 Special price:  $10

 

 

"Oral History Projects  Kent Middle School 2013-2014" 

 
This book includes the interviews of Kent alumni throughout the years done by the current eighth grade students. 

 

 Special price:  $10

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