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Franklina C. Gray: the Grand Tour — Hardcover, limited edition
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Browsing through this scrapbook of 19th century ad

Browsing through this scrapbook of 19th century advertisements is a lot of fun, especially when we find some from business in the Bay Area!
We do love our local businesses! Spread some extra support today by tagging a favorite local business in the comments.

Looking for a new weekend read? We have some great

Looking for a new weekend read? We have some great recommendations, straight from Franklina’s bookshelf. (Link in bio) 🎨: “The Reader” by Anton Weber

#camronstanfordhouse #victoriana #historichouse #weekendreading

We hope social distancing isn’t keeping you down

We hope social distancing isn’t keeping you down! We certainly miss seeing everyone at the Camron-Stanford House ourselves. Please feel free to tell us what you have been up to at home. Have you accomplished anything interesting? Read any great Victorian era books?

We hope everyone is staying healthy and happy duri

We hope everyone is staying healthy and happy during our social-distancing period. We know it can be hard to keep busy, whether you’re a kid or an adult. Our Camron-Stanford House Coloring Book is a great way to pass the time with some stress-free creativity. Just download the sheets, print, and color! If you finish any, make sure to share them with us by tagging us; we would love to see them! (Link is in bio)

Additionally, while you are there, browse the whole Color Our Collections site for more wonderful free coloring pages from museums all over the world.
#camronstanfordhouse #oaklandhistory #coloring #creativity #museumathome #colorourcollections

Just a reminder: The Camron-Stanford House will be

Just a reminder: The Camron-Stanford House will be closed for public tours and programs today, and through the end of the month in light of the COVID-19 situation. The opening of “Tattooed and Tenacious: Inked Women in California’s History” which was set to open today has been postponed.
We will keep you updated about when we will reopen, and the new date of the opening. We hope everyone is staying well!

COVID-19 UPDATE: At this time we have decided to

COVID-19 UPDATE:

At this time we have decided to put a pause on all activities at the Camron-Stanford House. We will be closed to museum visitors until the end of March, including all exhibits, house tours, and other public programs. Our exhibit opening for "Tattooed and Tenacious: Inked Women in California's History" will be rescheduled for a later date.

The health and safety of our visitors, volunteers, staff, and community are our top priority. We encourage you all to stay updated on local health recommendations and to take care of one another as best as we can.
We will be updating our website and social media with information about future programs, tours, and exhibit opening. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we navigate the next few weeks. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Camron-Stanford House soon.

Our volunteers are the best! CSH volunteers help w

Our volunteers are the best! CSH volunteers help with everything from planning original exhibits, installing them, tea parties, tours, and much more.

Want to get involved? Our new docent training program starts on Saturday! Visit our website for more info on docent training and volunteer opportunities.

Our last featured woman for #internationalwomensda

Our last featured woman for #internationalwomensday is Maud Stevens Wagner. Maud is regarded as the first (named) female tattoo artist. Maud performed as a circus contortionist for many years, and learned the art of tattooing from her her husband, Gus Wagner. The two eventually opened a tattoo shop of their own, and people were sometimes surprised to learn that their appointment with a M. Wagner was with a woman, Maud.
Learn more about the early days of women and tattoos in the exhibit “Tattooed and Tenacious: Inked Women in California’s History” opening at Camron-Stanford House on March 15!

#womenshistory #tattooedandtenacious #exhibitenvoy

Franklina. C. Gray moved into the Camron-Stanford

Franklina. C. Gray moved into the Camron-Stanford House in 1877, following a 2 year Grand Tour of Europe and the Middle East. She married William C. Bartlett and the pair held their reception at the home. Franklina and her husband William lived with Franklina’s mother and stepfather at Camron-Stanford House, and their first child was born in the home.
Franklina was an avid writer and academic before women were welcomed into the world of academia. As an adult she wrote for local newspapers and was an active member of the Ebell Society, an intellectual group for young women, founded in Oakland. Franklina also founded a chapter in Orange County after moving there with her family in the 1880s.

A collection of Franklina’s writings during her travels is available for purchase at the Camron-Stanford House, and online.
#internationalwomensday #oaklandhistory

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