History

The Other Side of the Creek: Before El Palo Alto Stood Alone

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 August 17, 2026

Celebrating the Almanac on the occasion of its 60th anniversary

The Almanac is celebrating its 60th anniversary and recently posted about its history on the MidPeninsula. We took the opportunity to reach out to some

by Linda Hubbard
on August 11, 2026

The story of when the world’s best divers came to Searsville Lake

Editor's note: We were reminded of Searsville Lake's history thanks to the Portola Valley newsletter and the town's Historical Resources Group. It is hard to

by Contributed Content
on July 29, 2026

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