How did you fare during the August 24 quake that shook us awake at 3:30 that morning? Did you ever wonder what it was like to be in largest earthquake ever unleashed by the Hayward Fault? Author and historian Richard Schwartz will offer riveting first-hand accounts of people who lived through the October 21, 1868 earthquake on the Hayward fault. It measured 6.8; the recent temblor clocked in at 6.2…
Schwartz will use many photos and illustrations to illustrate what happened in the Bay Area before, during, and after the 1868 Hayward earthquake. As the U.S. Geological Survey predicts that thesemaximum eruptions occur on the Hayward Fault, on average, every 140 years, his talk is a must-see, must-hear event for anyone who wants to know what may be in store. Join us for a memorable talk by Richard Schwartz (www.richardschwartz.info), Thursday September 25, Alameda Museum, 2324 Alameda Avenue near Park Street. The lectures starts at 7:00 p.m.; the Museum is open at 6:30, so come early to save a seat and enjoy the displays in the History and Art Galleries. Admission is free for Museum members and $10 for others. For information, call 510-748-0796 or check our events page.
By Judith Lynch