History

The Other Side of the Creek: Palm Drive’s Open Threshold

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 January 20, 2026

The Other Side of the Creek: MacArthur Park

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

by Ardan Michael Blum
on January 6, 2026

How the Civil War decided what pie you eat on Thanksgiving

Today Americans across the nation are celebrating Thanksgiving, most likely with a large, festive meal. There’s often turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, all sorts of salad,

by Dan Lewis
on November 27, 2025

Native American Heroes is topic at Menlo Park Library on November 4

On Tuesday, November 4, 2025 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, come to the Menlo Park Library (800 Alma St.), to learn about some Native American

by Contributed Content
on November 1, 2025

The legend of the Green Lady — a haunting Halloween tale from Menlo Oaks

In the heart of Menlo Oaks, nestled among expansive oak canopies, towering redwood trees and the gentle hum of suburban life, lies Peninsula School (pictured).

by Judy Horst
on October 31, 2025

Sand Hill Road – The Other Side of the Creek

Editor’s note: “The Other Side of the Creek,” is designed to capture the life and spirit of the shared landmark — San Francisquito Creek —

by Ardan Michael Blum
on October 7, 2025

Learn about Erle Stanley Gardner and the Perry Mason mysteries on September 23

On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 6:00 to 6:45 pm, the Menlo Park Library will pay a virtual visit to the Temecula Valley Museum to

by Contributed Content
on September 21, 2025

Menlo Park Historical Association is hosting an event at the Hopkins Mansion on September 13

The Menlo Park Historical Association and the Museum of American Heritage will be hosting a special event on Saturday, September 13 at the Hopkins Mansion

by Linda Hubbard
on September 12, 2025

How small towns transformed California into an American place is topic on September 10

On Wednesday, September 10, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, come to the Menlo Park Library (800 Alma St.) to find out "How Small Towns

by Contributed Content
on September 8, 2025

Listen to tales of the Grateful Dead at Kepler’s on August 17

On Sunday, August 17, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm, come to Kepler's Books in Menlo Park to hear from two authors who have written two

by Contributed Content
on August 14, 2025