History Events
Researcher’s Anonymous
May 12, 2012
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
All are welcome to join this group of people interested in Santa Cruz County history. We will have a round table discussion; please bring your questions, current projects, and ideas.
YOUR TURN: UNM and UCSC Social Practice Research Center Event
May 11, 2012
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Your Turn – invites you the audience to join the game of art at the MAH Friday May 11th 11-4pm. There will be food-game- giveaways, opportunities to dissent and to draw perfection, chances to take and post your own photographs, make new friends, map histories and so much more- join us to take your turn! [...]
2012 Historic Landmark Blue Plaque Awards
May 5, 2012
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join us as we present blue plaque awards to nine structures in Santa Cruz County for their architectural or historic significance. Refreshments and downtown walking tour follow presentations. 2012 Blue Plaque Award Recepients: Branciforte Grammar School, 1915, Santa Cruz Dr. Frederick P. Shenk Home, 1932, Santa Cruz American Railway Express Agency, c. 1918, Santa Cruz Franks Family [...]
Free First Friday – Bike Night
May 4, 2012
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Free admission and extended hours. From 5-9pm, enjoy a no-host bar and live music while enjoying art and mingling with friends. cost: free. This month, we’re presenting a bike-filled evening of crafts, exhibits, and activities related to cycling. This program is presented in partnership with Ecology Action as the kickoff to Bike to Work week. Come [...]
Techniques in Timber Frame Construction
April 22, 2012
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Explore this traditional method of construction that uses large, carefully-fitted and joined timbers held together with large wooden pegs. Joel McCarty, Executive Director of Timber Framers Guild in Alstead, New Hampshire will discuss timber frame structures, how they are built, and share with us his adventures with Guild projects around the country in the auditorium. [...]