Kids learning about robotics at the 2026 Apricot STEM Fair.
Apricot STEM Fair 2026: When kids are the starsIn The News

Apricot STEM Fair 2026: When kids are the stars

Neerja Raman Los Altos resident/Los Altos Town Crier Supported by the Los Altos Kiwanis, powered by Explorabox, founded by longtime Los Altos resident Saroj…
July 8, 2026
How are you feeling about America’s 250th?In The News

How are you feeling about America’s 250th?

Clark Condé/ Los Altos Town Crier The interactive components in the new exhibit "The Spirit of '76" Reflecting on America's 250th" at the Los…
July 1, 2026
Leia Nasserian points to her entry, which received special recognition for poster design. Courtesy of Ann Hepenstal
DAR and History Museum announce winners of poster contestIn The News

DAR and History Museum announce winners of poster contest

Ann Hepenstal, DAR/Los Altos Town Crier The Los Altos Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) presented prizes to the winners of…
July 1, 2026
Apricots the stars at the 2026 Apricot STEM FairIn The News

Apricots the stars at the 2026 Apricot STEM Fair

Ava Acharya/Los Altos Town Crier This year’s Apricot STEM fair combines science and history by showcasing the care and upkeep behind Los Altos’ historic…
June 24, 2026
Photo of young students cutting apricots into a bucket
Science Merges with Apricots at Los Altos History Museum’s Apricot Stem Fair in Los AltosIn The News

Science Merges with Apricots at Los Altos History Museum’s Apricot Stem Fair in Los Altos

Lina Broydo/Kstati Russian American News & Views Featuring hands-on activities focused on science, technology, engineering, and math, along with robotics demonstrations, a beehive display,…
June 15, 2026
Los Altos History Museum reflects on America’s 250th anniversaryIn The News

Los Altos History Museum reflects on America’s 250th anniversary

Anne Gelhaus/The Mercury News Exhibiting indepence As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, many Americans may feel conflicted…
June 14, 2026
Los Altos History Museum and local DAR launch youth poster contestIn The News

Los Altos History Museum and local DAR launch youth poster contest

Town Crier Report/Los Altos Town Crier As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, local students from grades 3-12 can get in on the fun…
April 28, 2026
New orchardist breaks ground at Los Altos History Museum’s historic orchardIn The News

New orchardist breaks ground at Los Altos History Museum’s historic orchard

Skye Dean Editorial Intern/Los Altos Town Crier Los Altos’ historic orchard has a new caretaker. Cristina Prevarin took over as orchardist for the 2.8-acre…
April 28, 2026
Grimms among the driving forces behind LA History MuseumIn The News

Grimms among the driving forces behind LA History Museum

Amelia Yuan Editorial Intern/Los Altos Town Crier This is the first in a series of articles about people who have shaped Los Altos. Throughout…
April 28, 2026
Meet the new orchardist caring for Los Altos’ heritage apricot orchardIn The News

Meet the new orchardist caring for Los Altos’ heritage apricot orchard

Karla Kane/Palo Alto Weekly Cristina Prevarin shares plans for maintaining the historic site and tips for home gardeners Orchardist, agronomist and horticulturist Cristina Prevarin…
April 3, 2026
10,000 Memories of PartitionIn The News

10,000 Memories of Partition

Gary Singh/Metro Silicon Valley New exhibit tells South Asian stories of 1947 Partition When empires collapse, they eventually grace the walls of the Los…
February 11, 2026
Local artist’s works inspire ‘Portraits of Los Altos’In The News

Local artist’s works inspire ‘Portraits of Los Altos’

Anne Gelhaus/The Mercury News Portrait of a City “Portraits of Los Altos” will be displayed at the Los Altos History Museum beginning Dec. 18. The…
December 7, 2025