LOS ALTOS, CA (April 23, 2019) – Thomas Foon Chew, an immigrant who ran one of the most successful cannery operations in the United States right here in the Santa Clara Valley in the early 20th century, will be the subject of a Cannery Pioneers Talk offered by Los Altos History Museum, Thursday, May 9 at 7pm. The talk is a…
LOS ALTOS, CA (April 18, 2019) – Los Altos History Museum will open its doors on Wednesday evenings in May from 5-8pm with special programs as part of its May is Membership Month drive. The community is invited to attend a magic show, enjoy music in the courtyard, sip futuristic drinks at a Happy Hour, meet the Museum board members, mingle…
LOS ALTOS, CA (April 10, 2019) – From foraging to farming, harvesting to canning, TV dinners to plant-based meat, the food we grow, prepare, and eat has changed over the years. How what we eat impacts our culture, shapes lives, and affects the planet is the subject of Los Altos History Museum’s new exhibition, “Silicon Valley Eats: A Taste for Innovation,” on…
LOS ALTOS, CA (March 19, 2019) – Los Altos History Museum presents “April in Bloom: Floral Artistry through the Years,” an exhibit of floral art and related programs, April 6 – 20, 2019. The opening weekend features an Ikebana Flower Show with Japanese floral arrangements on display in the Museum’s Main Gallery and courtyard. Katsuko Thielke and her students will give…
LOS ALTOS, CA (March 12, 2019) – Salute spring by bringing friends and family for guided walks through the Los Altos Civic Center Apricot Orchard, produced by Los Altos History Museum in cooperation with Los Altos Library. The informative Orchard Walks will take place every Saturday morning in April as guides take residents through the orchard, sharing stories of its past, present…
LOS ALTOS, CA (February 26, 2019) – Los Altos History Museum is hosting a free Rancho Day event at the Museum, where families can experience some of the daily activities it took to run a ranch during the Mexican California period, Saturday, March 16th, 12-3pm. Rancho Day supports the Museum’s bilingual exhibition, “Inspired by Juana: La Doña de la Frontera“, closing March…
