Let's explore the Hillsdale Quicksilver Mines near Willow Glen and the story of a five-year-old boy who got lost in them!
Looking Back: Our Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
This month we look at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds as it celebrates its 80th fair July 25-28 and August 1-4 this year.
Looking Back: Take Me Out to the Ball Game!
Ralph looks back at the history of minor league baseball in San Jose with a blog post and a small exhibit on display in the California Room.
Looking Back: Filipino Americans in Santa Clara Valley
Ralph explores the history of local Filipino Americans.
Exhibit: Pinoytown Rising: Filipino Americans in Santa Clara Valley
Available Sept 8 – Nov 30, this is an exhibit on Filipino Americans in San José and the Santa Clara Valley.
Looking Back: Raccoons and Possums and Skunks, oh my!
Ralph looks at the wildlife that can be found in our San Jose neighborhoods.
Looking Back: The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Men
Ralph's 100th blog post looks back at the storied life of a Santa Clara Valley rancher.
Looking Back: Filipino American History Month
The month of October honors the presence of Filipinos in the United States.
Looking Back: The Day My Neighbor’s House Blew Up!
Ralph recalls an explosion that shook his neighborhood fifty years ago.
Looking Back: A California Boy’s Search for America (Part 3)
The third and final part of Ralph's 1978 journey across the U.S.
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