History

The Other Side of the Creek: Stanford’s Red Barn and the Experiment of June 1878

Editor’s note: “The Other Side of the Creek” is a series designed to capture the life and spirit just beyond San Francisquito Creek — the

by Ardan Michael Blum
on July 6, 2026

Interested in Atherton’s history? Get a copy of “Under the Oaks” for free

The Atherton Historical Association (AHA) has received several boxes of the book Under the Oaks, Two Hundred Years in Atherton from the authors. It is

by Linda Hubbard
on June 29, 2026

Juneteenth is celebrated in Menlo Park

Over 300 members of the Menlo Park community came to the Belle Haven Community Campus on June 19 to celebrate Juneteenth. Attendees enjoyed performances from

by Contributed Content
on June 24, 2026

Juneteenth celebration in Menlo Park takes place on June 19

On Friday, June 19, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, come to the Belle Haven Community Campus (100 Terminal Ave.), to celebrate Juneteenth. There will

by Contributed Content
on June 15, 2026

M-A alum Chris Abramson interviews Rolling Stone Magazine’s Ben Fong-Torres

Emails M-A alum Chris Abramson: I just published my latest conversation with Ben Fong-Torres, legendary writer and editor for Rolling Stone Magazine during the 60s

by Linda Hubbard
on May 11, 2026

Old Woodside Store Day takes place on May 3

On Sunday, May 3, from 12:00 to 4:00 pm, the San Mateo County Historical Association presents Old Woodside Store Day, a free family event. Visitors

by Contributed Content
on April 30, 2026

The Other Side of the Creek: What Hopkins Creekside Park Actually Preserves

Editor’s note: “The Other Side of the Creek” is a series designed to capture the life and spirit just beyond San Francisquito Creek — the

by Ardan Michael Blum
on April 27, 2026

Remembering the great 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire 120 years ago

April 18, 2026, is the 120th anniversary of the great 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire, memorialized and remembered at 5:14 am, the exact time

by Harold Schapelhouman
on April 18, 2026

Yoshiko Kanazawa talks about her wartime journey on April 8

Come to the Menlo Park Library on Wednesday, April 8, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm to listen to Yoshiko Kanazawa, a docent at the Japanese

by Contributed Content
on April 4, 2026

The Other Side of the Creek: The Long Harvest of the Stanford Shopping Center

Editor’s note: “The Other Side of the Creek” is a series designed to capture the life and spirit just beyond San Francisquito Creek — the

by Ardan Michael Blum
on March 23, 2026