Menlo Park Historical Assoc.

Spotted: Clarabelle in a new location

Here's the latest from Clarabelle the cow:" "It’s meeee, Clarabelle, again! "I knew that building, in my first stop on my search for my missing

by Linda Hubbard
on July 18, 2022

Menlo Park Historical Association in search of Clarabelle’s bell

According to the Menlo Park Historical Association, Clarabelle used to be a regular fixture in downtown Menlo. She's been gone for awhile but is now

by Linda Hubbard
on July 17, 2022

The Jewel of Oak Grove is 120 years old

Built entirely of redwood in 1902 by J.L. Taylor, this house is known locally as “The Jewel of Oak Grove,” located at the intersection of

by Menlo Park Historical Association
on June 26, 2022

Menlo Park Historical Association invites locals to its 50th anniversary celebration

The Menlo Park Historical Association is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a barbeque in Burgess Park on Saturday, October 16th from 1:00 to 5:00 pm.

by Linda Hubbard
on October 12, 2021

Spotted: Menlo Memories on Santa Cruz Avenue

Tim Johnston, president of the Menlo Park Historical Association, let us know about three new Menlo Memories pop-up, historical image displays on Santa Cruz Avenue.

by Linda Hubbard
on August 14, 2021

Historical storyboard takes its place by Menlo Gates on St. Patricks Day 2021

It was two years ago today that a reproduction of the historical Menlo Gates near the library was officially dedicated, recalling Menlo Park’s Irish roots. The construction

by Linda Hubbard
on March 17, 2021

Spotted: St. Nick on Santa Cruz Avenue back in the day

The good folks at the Menlo Park Historical Association have been assisting us on tracking down photos of the life size Nativity scene that used

by Linda Hubbard
on December 5, 2020

The Menlo Quilt – now on display – is last remnant of the area’s quilting history

When Menlo Park Historical Association Board Member Martha Lancastremere traveled recently to Las Cruces, New Mexico, she visited the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage

by Bo Crane
on February 19, 2020

Bo Crane leads MPHA tour of Holy Cross Cemetery on October 12

This year the Menlo Park Historical Association (MPHA) annually sponsored tour of Holy Cross Cemetery will be led by MPHA secretary, Bo Crane (pictured), on

by Linda Hubbard
on October 7, 2019

Menlo Park Historical Association hosts walking tour featuring oldest structures on Aug. 3

On Saturday, Aug. 3, the Menlo Park Historical Association is hosting a walk that will cover the oldest structures in Menlo Park: the Railroad Depot

by Bo Crane
on August 1, 2019