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…
Visitors to our exhibition Paint the Town II: Echoes of Our Past had the opportunity to vote for their favorite work of art. We announced the winner of the People’s Choice Award at the closing ceremony on Sunday, October 7th. Artist Dotti Cichon won for her stunning digital photography, Phoenix Rising. And she sold the piece to Museum member and donor Don Gladstone….
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…
