The San Ramon Valley is a place of immense historical significance, with many sites that date back to the prehistoric era. From the Neo-Gothic house built in the 1850s to the Tatcan Indian Memorial Site, there are plenty of places to explore and learn about the area's past. The Museum located at 205 Railroad Avenue in Danville is a great place to start, open Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 4 and Saturday from 10 to 10. Here are ten places in the valley recommended by the San Ramón Valley Museum.
Ruth Quayle Boone Monument
- In 1997, Ruth Quayle Boone bequeathed the 16-acre Boone family farm known as Forest Home Farms to the city of San Ramón for use as a municipal historic park in memory of her husband, Travis Moore Boone. After Ruth Boone died in 1998 at age 94, the city expanded the monument to include Ruth, in honor of her generosity to the people of San Ramón and in recognition of the contribution that women made to agriculture in the San Ramón Valley.Tatcan Indian Memorial Site
- The Tatcan Indian Memorial Site is located on the side of the San Ramón stream, just west of the Canine Corral.Visitors can see several exhibits on the San Ramón branch (steam railway and, later, diesel), learn about the short-lived electric railway (1914-192) and buy some books about railroads and the history of the valley.
Neo-Gothic House
- Beverly Lane, a local historian from the San Ramón Valley, writes that this Neo-Gothic house was built between 1857 and 1858. Even though it was built in the 1850s, it has never been designated as a historic preservation site and is particularly vulnerable.San Ramon Valley Museum
- The Museum located at 205 Railroad Avenue in Danville is a great place to start exploring the prehistoric San Ramon Valley. It is open Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 4 and Saturday from 10 to 10. Here you can find exhibits on the San Ramón branch (steam railway and, later, diesel), learn about the short-lived electric railway (1914-192) and buy some books about railroads and the history of the valley.Forest Home Farms
- This large plot of land was bequeathed by Ruth Quayle Boone to be preserved in perpetuity for use as a municipal historic park. It is located on 16 acres and is open for visitors to enjoy its beauty.Oldest House
- The oldest house in the San Ramón Valley with historic ties to the discovery of gold and the California gold rush is in disrepair, but could be saved if the owner can get the city to agree to his plan.San Ramon Stream
- The Tatcan Indian Memorial Site is located on the side of this stream, just west of the Canine Corral. Visitors can see several exhibits on its history and learn about its past.Canine Corral
- This corral is located just west of the San Ramon Stream.It is a great place for visitors to explore and learn about its history.
