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Apr 213 min read

John Fletcher

Brentwood harbors a lesser-known tie to the valorous era of the Civil War, with one of its own residents bravely serving during that...

Apr 212 min read

BVMB Memorial Project

Contribute to our living memorial honoring veterans and our historic hall. Share your stories and photos with us.

Aug 17, 20233 min read

Guardians of Legacy - Honoring Veterans Through the Ages

Embodied within the intricate pages of the Political Code of the State of California lies a section of profound significance, one that...

Aug 17, 20234 min read

Echoes of the Past: Unmasking the Source of Veterans Halls Funding

The lingering question regarding the origins of the funds used to construct veterans' halls across the county has been resolved. The...

Jul 10, 20233 min read

What is the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, Inc. (BVMB)?

What is the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, Inc. (BVMB)? In 1923, the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County made a...

Jun 26, 20233 min read

Property Line History

The County Board approved the purchase of the property for Veterans on Monday May 21st 1923 from R. J. Wallace. Deed book 438 page 321....

Jun 25, 20234 min read

Setting the Record Straight

In response to a letter from 2006 by Steven Van Horn, Sr. Property Agent, to the then Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, we feel compelled to...