Antioch on the Orontes – City History
In 307 B.C., Antigonus I founded a city inland from present-day Antioch, naming it Antigoneia after himself. A year later, Seleucus I Nicator refounded the …
Antioch museums
The historic El Campanil Theater was opened on November 1, 1928 in the center of Antioch. Now it offers a wide range of entertainment, including classic films, live theater performances, concerts, symphony, ballet, comedy
J. Paul Getty Museum
The J. Paul Getty Museum is a museum and research center founded by oil magnate J. Paul Getty as a home for his art collections. It consists of two locations in Los Angeles: the Getty Villa and the Getty Center.
Museum of the Historical Society of Antioch
The Antioch Historical Society has quite a history! Today’s museum was the first high school built in Contra Costa County. With the support of the Woman’s Club of Antioch