lecture

Step back in time to 1926 Campbell and relive the gripping tale of the daring bank robbery that shocked the community. Join us for an evening filled with intrigue and suspense as David Blinn, Campbell Museum Researcher, unravels the true story behind this audacious heist.

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.

He was one of California's most captivating figures. Over 100 locations across California bear his name and his legacy continues to this day, but was he a notorious bandit or a folk hero? Join us for an intriguing evening of exploring the truths and myths of the life of Joaquín Murrieta.

Quicksilver was the leading reduction agent for gold and silver until the discovery of the cyanide process and the mines at New Almaden produced a fortune greater than any California gold mine. Learn about the amazing history and the unique geology of the area.

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.

Behind every Christmas tradition is a story–often a forgotten one. Join Bay Area author Brian Earl for a festive and fascinating look at the stories behind the most wonderful time of the year.

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.