LOS ALTOS, CA (January 22, 2019) – Los Altos History Museum, in partnership with the Santa Clara County Office of Women’s Policy and Comerica Bank, will hold a panel discussion, “Latina Business Leaders: Diverse Pathways to Success,” Thursday, February 7th at 7pm in the Orchard Room at Los Altos Library. Prior to the event, the Museum will hold a reception and special…
LOS ALTOS, CA (January 8, 2019) –Learn about indigenous Mexican and Mexican American traditional medicine with Elisa Marina Alvarado, Saturday, January 26th, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, at Los Altos History Museum. The workshop will cover basic indigenous concepts about health and healing, and include activities to experience a few of the practices of medicina tradicional. Cost is $20 and includes…
LOS ALTOS, CA (December 17, 2018) – Los Altos History Museum hosts an event honoring the Catholic tradition and Mexican heritage of Juana Briones, the subject of the museum’s current exhibition, Inspired by Juana: La Doña de la Frontera. Día de los Reyes Magos, a celebration of Three Kings Day, or Feast of the Epiphany takes place on Sunday, January 6th,…
LOS ALTOS, CA (December 11, 2018) –Los Altos History Museum will hold its last-ever Crab Feed fundraiser on Saturday, February 2nd, 6-10 pm, at St. William Church Parish Hall, 611 S. El Monte, Los Altos. For 31 years, this all-you-can-eat crab fest and live auction has been a Los Altos tradition. Crustacean-lovers spur each other on to raise funds to help…
LOS ALTOS, CA (November 15, 2018) – In support of its current exhibition, “Inspired by Juana: La Doña de la Frontera,” Los Altos History Museum hosts a Tamale Cooking Demo and Savory-to-Sweet Tamale Tasting led by CasaQ Hispanic Lifestyle Expert, Darlene Tenes, Saturday, December 8, 4-6 pm. Cost is $35 per person, which includes the demo, tamale tasting, and beverages. Space is limited,…
LOS ALTOS, CA (October 25, 2018) – The Los Altos History Museum rings in the holiday season with live music, an author showcase, and tasty treats at a free Catch the Spirit event November 14 from 12-4pm. The J. Gilbert Smith House will be decked out for a historic Christmas, with home-baked goodies served on the porch. Visitors are invited to shop…
