Congratulations to the co-curators Dr. Perlita Dicochea and Halimah Van Tuyl, the Los Altos History Museum staff and volunteers for creating an incredible exhibit to share the story of Juana Briones, a tale of resilience, ingenuity and business savvy - the hallmarks of Silicon Valley. Juana Briones was a dynamic 19th century figure who owned several businesses, many parcels of … [Read more...] about Inspired by Juana: La Doña de la Frontera Exhibit Runs October 18- March 31, 2019
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Behind the Scenes: Making of the Juana Briones Exhibit
by Linda Castillo The last few months I have had the honor to be a part of the Juana Briones Advisory Council for the Los Altos History Museum. The Advisory Board is made up of an amazing group of talented individuals from all professional backgrounds sharing their experience and ideas for the upcoming exhibit and accompanying programming. During this time, I … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes: Making of the Juana Briones Exhibit
Juana Briones Summer Workshop July 9-20, 2018
This is a wonderful opportunity for high school students to learn about the life and times of Juana Briones--entrepreneur, healer, and humanitarian of Afro-mestiza heritage who lived in the Bay Area in the 1800s. The Juana Briones Summer Workshop for high school students will be held at Los Altos History Museum from July 9 to July 20, 2018. Participants will engage in … [Read more...] about Juana Briones Summer Workshop July 9-20, 2018