Alvarado Adobe Museum to explore love letters and more on Valentine’s Day

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Alvarado Adobe Museum to explore love letters and more on Valentine’s Day
Photo courtesy of the City of San Pablo

By Kathy Chouteau

The San Pablo Historical & Museum Society will take a romantic dive into local history with its free “Henry & Anna” Valentine’s Day event Tues., Feb. 14 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Alvarado Adobe Museum in San Pablo.

The event will explore the historic 19th century love letters of the Hon. Henry Alvarado to his fiancée, San Pablo native Anna Chevesich, and will also celebrate the 214th birthday of Henry’s father, Gov. Juan B. Alvarado.

Tours of the historic Alvarado Adobe Museum, letter readings, live alta CA music, sweet treats, birthday cake and refreshments will be also be part of the mix during the festivities.

The Alvarado Adobe Museum is located on the corner of San Pablo Avenue and Church Lane in San Pablo. According to the event organizers, free parking is available in nearby lots. Contact [email protected] for more info or to provide support via donations.