About the Colma Historical Association
The Colma Historical Association (CHA) was incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization on July 26, 1993, to preserve and protect the unique heritage of the Town of Colma. One of the original purposes of the CHA was to provide a home for the historical Colma train depot that was donated by the Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART).
When first established, the Association was located in the Colma Town Hall. In 1995, an office and mini-museum were relocated to a trailer in the parking lot of the Town Hall. On November 29, 2003, the Association moved into the former Olivet Cemetery office building built in 1910. Now completely restored, it is one of four buildings housing the museum collection. The others are the historic Colma Train Depot, the freight shed, and a reproduction Blacksmith shop.
Mission Statement
To collect, preserve and display documents and artifacts and disseminate information relating to the history of the Town of Colma.
Meetings
Four membership meetings are held each year on Sundays at 2:00 pm at the Museum. These are in February (second Sunday), April, July and October. See EVENTS page for dates.
Our Motto
“It’s Great to be Alive in Colma”
Founding members of the Colma Historical Association
TOP: Alice Letcavage, Dorothy Hillman, Mary Brodzin
BOTTOM: Pat Hatfield, Frances Liston
Our Board Members
Patricia Hatfield
1932-2021
President Emerita
Dorothy Hillman
1921-2020
Treasurer Emerita
Our Newsletter
“News and Notes” is published four times per year: January, April, July and October. The newsletters from 1993 to present can be accessed on the NEWS page.
Special Thanks to Our Supporters and Sponsors
The Colma Historical Association would like to acknowledge the following businesses that support us on an ongoing basis. We are grateful for their donations that support our fundraising efforts and business membership.
Blue Line Transfer, Inc.
Christy Vault Company
Cypress Abbey Company
Cypress Amloc Land Company
Cypress Golf
Cypress Lawn Heritage Foundation
Cypress Lawn Memorial Park
CSG Consultants
Dominic’s Catering
Fortune Players Group
Garden Chapel Funeral Directors
Greenlawn Memorial Park
Greek Orthodox Memorial Park
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Italian Cemetery
Lucky Chances Casino
Molloy’s Tavern
Pet’s Rest Cemetery
Paul’s Flowers
Republic Services
Serbian Cemetery
Square Two Design
Sweet Dreams Bakery
V. Fontana & Company
Blue Line Transfer, Inc.
Christy Vault Company
Cypress Abbey Company
Cypress Amloc Land Company
Cypress Golf
Cypress Lawn Heritage Foundation
Cypress Lawn Memorial Park
CSG Consultants
Dominic’s Catering
Fortune Players Group
Garden Chapel Funeral Directors
Greenlawn Memorial Park
Greek Orthodox Memorial Park
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Italian Cemetery
Lucky Chances Casino
Molloy’s Tavern
Pet’s Rest Cemetery
Paul’s Flowers
Republic Services
Serbian Cemetery
Square Two Design
Sweet Dreams Bakery
V. Fontana & Company