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Moya Library - Ross Historical Society

Stimulating interest in the history of the Town of Ross and its surroundings through research, education, preservation and exhibitions.

10/16/2025

Join us November 6: A Commercial Astronaut's Spaceflight
Reflections on Floating Above Earth and the Rocket Ride to Get There

Ron Rosano flew into space with Virgin Galactic in October 2023. Ross School graduate and spaceflight & astronomy instructor, Ron will present a suborbital astronaut’s perspective, sharing insights, photos and video from his transformational flight.

Presented in the Livermore Pavilion at the Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross, CA
$10 donation requested

09/29/2025

This Thursday, October 2! Moya del Pino's Murals: How they came to be, and where to find them today

José Moya del Pino, our library’s namesake, was the founding vice-president of the Marin Art and Garden Center and a past president of the Marin Society of Artists. He was locally best known for his portraits and landscapes, but also produced quite a few murals for the WPA during the Great Depression, and for schools, businesses, and private homes. His granddaughter Paola Coda will show some of this iconic work, from Coit Tower to breweries and post offices; share how they came to be; and let you know where you can still see them today.

09/02/2025

Sept. 11 lecture + luncheon: reserve by Friday!

Discover the Past, Present & Future of the Marin Art & Garden Center, then join us for our annual fundraising luncheon. Purchase your luncheon ticket online by Friday September 5: https://www.moya-rhs.org/product-page/annual-luncheon

03/02/2025

Join us March 6 for "Marin Tales"!

Author and historian Brian Crawford will present his new book, Marin Tales. In his decades of scanning old newspapers he has stumbled upon numerous odd and surprising stories including a brutal murder on the streets of San Rafael by Kit Carson, a haunted jail cell, the disappearance of society matron Mrs. Mailliard, the proposed prismoidal railroad, and the mysterious Black Hole of Marin.

Presented Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 11:00AM
in the Livermore Pavilion at the Marin Art and Garden Center
30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross CA

A donation of $10.00 is requested
www.moya-rhs.org

02/24/2025

We are beyond grateful to receive an original copy, in excellent condition, of the Visitors’ Guide to the 1925 Velazquez Exhibition. A heartfelt thank you to Marco Calderon for this incredible contribution! Your support helps us continue our mission of education, preservation, and inspiration.

The Velazquez Exhibition is what brought our library’s namesake, José Moya del Pino, to the United States from his native Spain—along with 40 faithfully and painstakingly copied paintings by Velazquez, under the auspices of Alphonso XIII, King of Spain. The coat of arms of the Spanish Crown is on the cover; in the first few pages you can see photos of José Moya del Pino and the King of Spain reviewing the portrait Moya del Pino painted of him. The guide was written in both English and Spanish.

Please join us in thanking Mr. Calderon! Learn more about this generous donor at linkedin.com/in/marco-calderon-a91b60132

02/05/2025

ANNOUNCING OUR 2025 PRESENTATION SCHEDULE!

We've put together an exceptional First Thursdays Forenoon lecture program for you - visit our website to learn more about this year's speakers and presentations: www.moya-rhs.com

12/19/2024

Dear valued friends and supporters, The Moya del Pino Library ~ Ross Historical Society needs your support. Please become a member or renew your membership today, at https://www.moya-rhs.org/support-us !

The José Moya del Pino Library ~ Ross Historical Society is extremely grateful for our members' and contributors' continuing support. Your generosity allows our all-volunteer organization to honor the memory and artwork of José Moya del Pino and preserve the history of the Town of Ross through our research library, educational programs, and exhibitions. Please renew your membership, become a member, or contribute to the José Moya del Pino Library ~ Ross Historical Society today so we may continue our unique mission!

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P. O. Box 1157
Ross, CA
94957

Website

http://moya-rhs.org/

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