Join us for a profound journey through history as Yoshiko Kanazawa shares her personal account of incarceration in Japanese internment camps during World War II. Hear her story of resilience and reflection, spanning nearly three and a half years in camps located in Tulare, California, and Gila River, Arizona.

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of American history at the "1864 to War's End" Central Coast Conference, a captivating three-day exploration of the pivotal final full year of the American Civil War, held March 1-3 at Monterey...

Join us for a fascinating evening as we learn about a Cold War Spy from Campbell. David Blinn will weave the intriguing espionage story of two Cold War spies: James Mintkenbaugh and Robert Johnson.

Join us for an evening of historical true crime! In 1933 Brooke Hart, the eldest son of Alexander Hart, the owner of the L. Hart & Son department store in downtown San Jose, California was kidnaped and murdered.

The Salem witch hunt (June 1692-May 1693) is a chapter of American History that has endured centuries later. The series of investigations and persecutions led to the death sentences of 19 convicted witches and hundreds of others to be imprisoned in the Massachusetts Bay Colony

Alcatraz Island: 200 Years on the Rock is an illustrated history of Alcatraz Island from its discovery by Spanish explorers through today's status as a world-renown National Park site.

Discover the history of this fascinating Bay Area historic landmark and enjoy a slideshow of amazing historic photos of this Cold War radar station when it was in operation between 1958 and 1980.

Join us for a virtual tour of Monterey’s Lower Presidio, a place that has been described by many historians as, “the most historically significant site on the west coast” and the place where Monterey was born. Historian Tim Thomas...

Join author Marian Calabro for a thought-provoking, interactive program based on her award-winning nonfiction book The Perilous Journey of the Donner Party.

Join us via Zoom as we welcome Igor Polishchuk Director of External Relations for the Fort Ross Conservancy. He will present the history of Fort Ross and the work done by the Fort Ross Conservancy.

Join us via Zoom for an evening with Julie DeVere, the Director of Museum Collections at Filoli . Julie will highlight the history of Filoli and discuss her role as Director of Museum Collections.

Join us for a virtual evening where history meets fiction as we meet author, Ehsaneh Sadr, as she reads from her novel, A Door Between Us.

California has a rich history that spans hundreds of years of human settlements. Many people only spend a brief period of time learning about the Rancho period in California history. What can we learn about the people who lived, worked, thrived on California's hundreds of Ranchos? How is their legacy still with us today?

The Ainsley House is having a spring exhibition opening reception in honor of its two new exhibits! The Entrepreneurial Journey of American Immigrants and The Art of Tea.

In September 1917 over 200 men from Santa Clara County were drafted to fight in WWI. By September 1918, these men were part of the largest American Campaign in history - the attacks in Meuse-Argonne, France. Join us as historian,...