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The El Cerrito Historical Society presents: John Marsh and his Great Stone House John Marsh, one of the most cantankerous figures in Northern California history, an Indian trader and self professed doctor who fought with the Sioux in the Black Hawk War, settled in Eastern Contra Costa in 1838, prospered – but met an unhappy end. Hear his story and learn about the Marsh House, a stone mansion from 1855 that remains one of the Bay Area’s stateliest mid-19th century buildings, though much in need of repair. Gene Metz, president of the John Marsh Trust, will talk about the restoration of the Marsh House and about the 4,000-acre Marsh Creek State Park that surrounds it, with newly discovered archeological remains going back 7,000 years. Tuesday, March 25, 2014. 7 p.m. Free. Arlington Park Clubhouse, 1120 Arlington Boulevard, El Cerrito. wheelchair accessible. Light refreshments. Information: Dave Weinstein, [PHONE REDACTED], [EMAIL REDACTED].