Menlo Park history events

Urban Outing: Before El Camino Real

Saturday, Jun 15 10:30a

In June 1776, 30 families from present-day Mexico arrived on Ohlone land to establish the presidio and mission of San Francisco...

Free First Friday Program Continues - July 2013

Friday, Jul 5 10:00a

San Mateo County History Museum, Redwood City

Not only is admission free the entire day (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), but two programs are planned for the public without any fees. At 11 am, preschool children will be invited to learn about athletics...

San Lorenzo Pioneer Cemetery Clean-Up

Saturday, Jul 20 9:00a

San Lorenzo Pioneer Cemetery, Ashland

We need your help in cleaning up our beloved cemetery! Meet at the corner of Usher Street and College Street. Bring gloves and rakes. Water and light snacks will be provided...

Lens on Silicon Valley, a photographic exhibition

Thursday, Jun 20 9:30a

De Anza Community College, Cupertino

Thirty-five photographers and over 60 photographs comprise the exhibit, “Lens on Silicon Valley, a photographic exhibition” on display March 12 - June 20 at Le Petit Trianon, the California History...

Author Talk: Craig Harwood on John J. Montgomery's Quest for Flight

Sunday, Jul 21 2:00p

Santa Clara Central Park Library, Santa Clara

Author Craig Harwood will discuss his book, "Quest for Flight: John J. Montgomery and the Dawn of Aviation in the West...

New Exhibit at Stanford University: Art & History: Treasures from the Hoover Library and Archives

Thursday, Dec 12 11:00a

Hoover Institution Archives, Stanford

The exhibition includes selections from Hoover’s renowned poster collection, botanical drawings from a Russian expedition to California in the nineteenth century, rare art books from pre-revolution...

Educational and Historical Tour of the Intel Museum

Saturday, Jun 22 10:30a

Intel Museum, Santa Clara

Learn Intel’s history and the role of their microprocessors for scientific analysis using supercomputers, flash memory in digital cameras, electronic toys, robots and cell phones...

Antique Autos in History Park

Sunday, Sep 8 11:00a

History San Jose at Kelley Park, San Jose

The 13th Annual Antique Autos in History Park, presented by the Santa Clara Valley Model T Ford Club and History San José, fills History Park with 200 antique autos, fire equipment, bicycles and mo...

New Exhibit at Stanford University: Art & History: Treasures from the Hoover Institution Library and Archives

Saturday, May 25 11:00a

Hoover Institution Archives, Stanford

Castro Valley History in Film

Saturday, Jun 29 2:00p

Castro Valley Library, Castro Valley

Do you like looking at old film footage? Then you don't want to miss this program with Randy Vanderbilt...

Ryan Crocker, “Lessons From a Long War: the U.S., the Middle East, and Af-Pak”

Wednesday, May 29 5:30p

Encina Hall Central, Stanford

Ryan Crocker is currently the first Kissinger Senior Fellow at Yale University 2012-2013. He received a B.A...

Betty & Willys Peck- the heart of Saratoga

Friday, Jun 7 1:00p

Saratoga Historical Foundation Museum, Saratoga

A new exhibit: Betty and Willys Peck—the Heart of Saratoga opens June 7 with memorabilia and photos focusing on the Peck’s many contributions in the areas of drama, music, historical preservation, ...

Voices from the Past - Paranormal Investigations

Saturday, May 25 6:30p

Meek Mansion, Hayward

Are you curious about the paranormal? Are you convinced that there's something spooky inside either Meek Mansion or McConaghy House? Here's your chance to be a paranormal investigator! Space is lim...

Big Basin Founders’ Day and Redwood Jubilee

Saturday, Sep 28 10:00a

Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Boulder Creek

Celebrate our wild heritage with a melodrama, historic hikes and games for kids as we honor the Visionaries, Valued Workers and Visitors that have shaped the character of Big Basin over the past 10...

100th Anniversary of the Lincoln Highway

Saturday, Jun 22 10:00a

Hayward Area Historical Society, Hayward

Trace the route of the first transcontinental automobile highway through downtown Hayward. This tour will focus on the years 1913-1927. Bring water, sunscreen, and wear walking shoes...

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