History

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

Family Day at Woodside Store set for May 1

On Sunday, May 1, between noon and 4:00 pm, the San Mateo County Historical Association invites the public to a free day at the historic

by Linda Hubbard
on April 29, 2022

1906 earthquake damaged buildings in Menlo Park but caused no fire

Today marks the 116th anniversary of the 1906 earthquake that struck at 5:12 a.m. with an estimated magnitude of 7.9. Retired Menlo Park Fire Chief

by Linda Hubbard
on April 18, 2022

Celebrating Menlo Park’s Irish roots on St. Patrick’s Day

As we do each year, we look back on Menlo Park's Irish roots on St. Patrick's Day. Menlo Park resident Patrick Killelea did some on-the-spot

by Linda Hubbard
on March 17, 2022

Notable California Women is topic on March 21

From abolition to space exploration, California women have been blazing trails from the beginning! Join the Menlo Park Library as a speaker with the Women's

by Contributed Content
on March 17, 2022

Menlo Park shuttle riders get free access to the Domini Hoskins Black History Museum

Visit the Domini Hoskins Black History Museum & Learning Center, which offers a range of cultural artifacts, all designed to educate and inform our communities

by Contributed Content
on March 6, 2022

Black History Month film discussion for teens looks at Hidden Figures

Join other teens to discuss Hidden Figures, the movie based on the book by Margot Lee Shetterly which tells the story of female African-American mathematicians

by Contributed Content
on February 20, 2022

Behind Barbed Wire: World War II Removal and Incarceration is topic on February 22

Wherever There’s a Fight authors Elaine Elinson and Stan Yogi will talk about California’s concentration camps, and their legacy on Tuesday, February 22 from 6:30

by Contributed Content
on February 19, 2022