Redwood City history events

Educational and Historical Tour of the Intel Museum

Saturday, Jun 22 10:30a

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...

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...

Memorial Day Weekend Steam Trains

Sunday, May 26 12:00p

Niles Canyon Railway - Sunol Depot, Sunol

Take a ride on our 1920's steam powered time machine, one of the largest locomotoves on the west coast. Family trains Sunday and Monday may 26-27

Adobe Brick Making

Saturday, May 25 1:00p

Alviso Adobe Community Park, Pleasanton

The Alviso Adobe got part of its name from the material used to build it:adobe brick. Come learn how our historic adobe was constructed and why adobe brick is a great building material...

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...

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...

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, ...

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...

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...

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...

Wonderful World of Victorian Childhood

Saturday, Jun 8 10:00a

McConaghy House, Hayward

Experience a day in the life of a Victorian child. Play the Game of Graces, learn the waltz, cross-stitch a craft, and take time for tea...

History Mystery Overnight Investigation

Friday, Jul 12 6:00p

USS Hornet Museum, Alameda

Are the late night stories about the USS Hornet really true? Come spend the night on the Hornet and find out! The Hornet would like to invite you to join us in an evening of after hours investigat...

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...

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...

Downton Abbey Class: Victorian Dreams and Edwardian Realities

Wednesday, May 29 1:30p

Little House Activity Center, Menlo Park

While "the Downton Abbey" series is on break, check out this new class which takes a "behind the scenes" historical look at the lives of the Royal families whose standards and morals shaped the soc...

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