Every September, Marcie honors local Arctic explorer Louise Arner Boyd’s birthday with a guided tour of her former family estate, Maple Lawn (now the San Rafael Elks Lodge), complete with birthday cake served on the terrace.
In October, the Mt Olivet Cemetery tour explores the burial sites of Marin County's founding families.
Additionally, Marcie Miller provides monthly history talks and slide-show presentations featuring Marin County history. Guest speakers are regularly included to provide additional insight and depth.
For more information, contact Marcie at 415.446.8869 or savemarinshistory@gmail.com
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 ❖ 6:30 pm
Elks Lodge, 1312 Mission Ave, San Rafael
Parking in the rear
Fee: $10.00
Join author Lynn Downey to learn the true story of the invention of jeans.
Saturday, July 18, 2026 ❖ 10:00 am
Meet at The Boyd Gate House, 1125 B St, San Rafael
Fee: $10.00
Join Marcie for a walking tour of Mission Avenue, from the top of B Street to the Flatiron Building. Hear stories from the mansion at the top of hill all the way to the historic Cottage Hospital. View historic homes of scandalous characters, visit St. John’s Episcopal church and see the original Cottage Hospital.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 ❖ 6:30 pm
Elks Lodge, 1312 Mission Ave, San Rafael
Parking in the rear
Fee: $10.00
Join Mike Moyle to learn the history & evolution of the retail milk business in Marin.
Saturday, August 18, 2026 ❖ 10:00 am
Meet at Angelico Hall, 20 Olive Street, San Rafael
Parking near the gym
Fee: $10.00
Walk around this historic neighborhood and finish at the beautiful property of Michael De Young.
Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026 ❖ 6:30 pm
Elks Lodge, 1312 Mission Ave, San Rafael
Parking in the rear
Fee: $10.00
Join historian Richard Torney as he presents images from the 1870s to the 1960s of the role trains played in Marin County's history.
Saturday, September 12, 2026 ❖ 10:00 am
Boyd Park, 1125 B Street, San Rafael
Fee: $10.00
Join Marcie on a walk through Boyd Memorial Park to the Turtle Pond and beyond up San Rafael Hill to the Aquifers.