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How America’s Story is Told: History Museum Reveals Curatorial Process

LOS ALTOS, CA (Sept 1, 2026) – As America commemorates its 250th anniversary, the expertise of museums, public historians, and scholars is increasingly being called into question, raising important conversations about how our nation’s history is researched, interpreted, and presented. Los Altos History Museum invites the public to go behind the scenes and learn how the Museum approaches this work—from…
September 1, 2026
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Train Day Rolls into Los Altos History Museum

LOS ALTOS, CA (Aug 12, 2026) – Los Altos History Museum will host its 15th annual Train Day on Sunday, August 30, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Train enthusiasts of all ages are invited to explore steam and electric model trains, meet local railroad hobbyists, try hands-on robotics activities, and take part in family-friendly activities throughout the day. Model…
August 12, 2026
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History Museum Explores California’s Story During the American Revolution

LOS ALTOS, CA (Aug 4, 2026) – Two pivotal stories unfolded during the American Revolution—one in Philadelphia, the other 3,000 miles away in Spanish California. Los Altos History Museum explores these parallel events and their lasting impact on Native Peoples in the program “Junipero Serra and 1776: The West and East Coasts,” on Wednesday, Aug 19, from 5:30-7 p.m. Santa…
August 4, 2026
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History Museum Welcomes Youth Representative to Board of Directors

LOS ALTOS, CA (July 28, 2026) – Los Altos History Museum continues its commitment to engaging the next generation of community leaders by welcoming Derrick Harris as its Youth Representative to the Board of Directors for the 2026-27 fiscal year. A rising senior at Pinewood School, Harris has served as a Teen Docent at the Museum since 2024, welcoming visitors…
July 28, 2026
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Museum Program Explores Quilting as a Witness to History

LOS ALTOS, CA (June 30, 2026) – In 1974, a diverse group of women gathered over a potluck at the home of quilter and political cartoonist Genny Guracar to discuss crafting a quilt that would represent the people’s history of America. The resulting patchwork document—and its relevance today—is the focus of an upcoming program at Los Altos History Museum titled…
June 30, 2026
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Free Admission to Museum’s Apricot STEM Fair

LOS ALTOS, CA (June 16, 2026) – Thanks to the generous support of the Kiwanis Club of Los Altos, admission to Los Altos History Museum's Apricot STEM Fair is now free for all attendees. Held on Sunday, June 28, from 11am to 3pm, the event combines STEM, history, and creativity for a day of hands-on learning and family fun. Designed…
June 16, 2026
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Science Merges with Apricots at Museum’s Apricot STEM Fair

LOS ALTOS, CA (Jun 9, 2026) – Science meets apricots at Los Altos History Museum's Apricot STEM Fair on Sunday, June 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring hands-on activities focused on science, technology, engineering, and math, along with robotics demonstrations, a beehive display, an orchardist booth, and a book signing and lecture by local author Robin Chapman, the…
June 9, 2026
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Museum Exhibition Explores America’s 250th Anniversary

LOS ALTOS, CA (Jun 2, 2026) – As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, many Americans may feel conflicted about the state of the nation. Los Altos History Museum invites visitors to reflect on the country’s past and imagine its future through a new exhibition, The Spirit of ’76: Reflecting on America’s 250th, on…
June 2, 2026
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Applications Open for Museum’s 2026 Teen Docent Program

LOS ALTOS, CA (May 19, 2026) – Los Altos History Museum is now accepting applications for its 2026 Teen Docent Program, open to students who will be enrolled in high school during the 2026-27 academic year. The program offers teens an opportunity to build communication and professional skills, become involved in the community, connect with peers, strengthen college applications through…
May 19, 2026
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Mira Sharma Joins History Museum Board

LOS ALTOS, CA (Apr 14, 2026) – A visit to a downtown Los Altos volunteer fair sparked a deeper commitment to community history for Mira Sharma, who has joined Los Los Altos History Museum's Board of Directors. Sharma, a 26-year Los Altos resident, began as a history docent, forming a connection to the Museum. “I grew to love the Museum…
April 14, 2026
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Museum and Los Altos DAR Launch Youth Poster Contest

LOS ALTOS, CA (April 7, 2026) – Los Altos History Museum and the Los Altos chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution invite students in grades 3 - 12 to participate in a poster contest celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Students are asked to create an original poster based on the theme “A Moment that Helped Shape America,” highlighting an…
April 7, 2026

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