History

Madeline Morgan and the Fight for Black History in Schools is topic on August 8

Struggles over history, representation, and race are far from a new phenomenon: in A Worthy Piece of Work: The Untold Story of Madeline Morgan and

by Contributed Content
on August 7, 2022

Tempe Javitz works on book about her rancher grandmother’s photographs

It's Tempe Javitz's goal to make her grandmother, Jessamine Spear Johnson, famous — again. "She was famous in her middle years," she says, further explaining

by Linda Hubbard
on June 24, 2022

Juneteenth is celebrated on June 18 in Menlo Park

Join Belle Haven Action and the City of Menlo Park to recognize Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the

by Contributed Content
on June 16, 2022

Love Without Freedom: Juneteenth Storytelling with Muriel Johnson on June 16

Despite the ever-present threat of separation, the bonds that enslaved African Americans held were never easily severed. On Thursday, June 16 from 6:30 to 7:30

by Contributed Content
on June 14, 2022

LGBTQ Life in America: Examining the Facts is topic on June 13

Professors Melissa Michelson and Brian Harrison join the Menlo Park Library to discuss the successes and shared history of LGBTQ people, and the current challenges

by Contributed Content
on June 11, 2022

All the Attractions of the Next World: LGBTQ Neighborhoods and their History is topic on June 7

Take a virtual trip through local history, with the GLBT Historical Society on Tuesday, June 7, at 5:30 pm. Register online. The Menlo Park Library

by Contributed Content
on June 6, 2022

How the Beltramo and Gemello family connected over wine and family

Longtime residents may remember the Gemello Winery on El Camino near Rengstorff in Mountain View. Kevin Ferguson's grandfather, Mario Gemello, retired in 1982, but his

by Linda Hubbard
on May 25, 2022

Take a virtual trip to the Asian Pacific American experience on May 25

Join the Menlo Park Library at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, May 25, to explore the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience with

by Contributed Content
on May 21, 2022

Who remembers Hippo Burger in Menlo Park?

The Menlo Park Historical Association posted this photo on Facebook today. It brought back good memories of dining at Hippo Burger. It was located on

by Linda Hubbard
on May 19, 2022

Photographer Frances Freyberg captures family day festivities at Woodside Store

On May 1, the annual Family Day event was held at the Woodside Store. InMenlo contributing photographer Frances Freyberg was there to capture the action.

by Linda Hubbard
on May 2, 2022