Local History

History Happy Hour: Stick 'Em Up, the 1926 Campbell Bank Robbery

 
10/25/24
 
$25
 
Campbell Museums

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.

Museum Mixer and Happy Hour

 
3/14/24
 
Free
 
Campbell Museums

Come Learn about the Campbell Museum Foundation and join us in shaping history in Campbell at this free informational mixer event.

History Happy Hour: the History of Moffett Field

 
9/15/23
 
$15
 
Ainsley House

Established in 1933, the original mission of Moffett Field was to serve as a station for the lighter-than-air-dirigible, the U.S.S. Macon. But, there is much more to the story. Come learn from a member of the Moffett Field Historical Society.

Come learn about the place, the people, and the operations from a member of the Moffett Field Historical Society.

History Happy Hour: Cold War Spies in Campbell

 
6/17/23
 
$15
 
Ainsley House

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.

History Happy Hour: Cold Wrath with Barney Terrell

 
10/8/22
 
$15
 
Ainsley House

History Happy Hour welcomes author and historian, Barney Terrell who will be presenting his new book, Cold Wrath: The 1896 Rampage of James C. Dunham. The book retells the unsolved mystery of the McGlincy Murders, a cold case that has fascinated residents of Campbell, Santa Clara Valley, and the nation for over a century.

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