Gerstle Park: San Rafael’s Oldest Historic District
The neighborhood has a rich and colorful history and retains dozens of well-maintained 19th-century homes.
The History of San Rafael's Boyd Gate House
This 145-year-old landmark is now home to the Marin History Museum.
How a Group of Marin Teenagers Created 420
Four San Rafael High students unwittingly coined pot’s most popular code name.
A Bottle-Themed Look at the Past at the Marin History Museum
Experience the county’s past through its bottling industries.
Take a Walk Through History Along San Rafael’s Fourth Street: 6 Historic Buildings to Visit
A short walk rewards passersby with some of the city’s most prominent buildings.
San Rafael's Country Club: Golf, Boats and Homes
The city’s erstwhile Marin Golf and Country Club is survived today by a yacht club and a neighborhood.
The History Behind Litchfield's
The sign towers over the other buildings on East Francisco Boulevard, an enduring presence flanking a busy portion of the 101 highway.
A Spanish Colonial Icon Turns 200: The History of San Rafael Mission
One of the least famous missions, and the second to last to be built in Alta California, celebrates a big birthday this month.
