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…
LOS ALTOS, CA (October 23, 2018) –The Los Altos History Museum opens a holiday-themed exhibit for young and old of Christmas gifts from yesteryear. On display November 8th, 2018 through January 6th, 2019 in the J. Gilbert Smith House, “Presents from the Past: A Look Back at Christmas Gift-Giving,” features a collection of iron toys, antique shaving mugs, children’s books and…
LOS ALTOS, CA (October 3, 2018) – Juana Briones’ story feels modern, but she was born when California was a colony of Spain. The survivor of spousal abuse and the death of her four children in epidemics, this resourceful woman bought a ranch in what became parts of Palo Alto and Los Altos Hills, and was a successful entrepreneur. Yet as…
LOS ALTOS, CA (Octubre 3, 2018) – La historia de Juana Briones se siente como una moderna, pero nació cuando California era una colonia de España. La sobreviviente de abuso doméstico y la muerte de su cuatro hijos a causa de epidemias, esta mujer ingeniosa compró un rancho en lo que se convirtió parte de Palo Alto y Los Altos Hills,…
