Mangini Agricultural Museum, Contra Costa County Fairgrounds

The museum exhibits historic farm equipment, a blacksmith shop, country kitchen, antique wagons and carriages, and a restored fire engine. The climate-controlled classroom seats 30 students and features a mural highlighting of the Mangini Farms. The garden is located behind the classroom and consists of eleven raised beds, a greenhouse, and compost bins. They grow a variety of flowers, fruits, vegetables, and herbs. For more information about their educational programs, including school field trips, seasonal events, volunteer opportunities, and more, please contact: Marisa Neelon, Program Coordinator Contra Costa County Fair.

Website: www.contracostafair.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=15&Itemid=96Email: edprogram@sbcglobal.netPhone: 925 757-4400Mailing Address:1201 W. 10th Street
Antioch, CA 94509Date Updated: 2/8/2012