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Marin History

A Bottle-Themed Look at the Past at the Marin History Museum

Experience the county’s past through its bottling industries and the themes of bottled nourishment, health and entertainment.

History, Unbottled
by Kasia Pawlowska
February 15, 2023

Marin’s Dire Dry Years: The '70s Drought

The county was parched from spring of 1975 to the winter of 1977.

by Jim Wood
February 13, 2023
Interurban Electric Trains

Turn of the Century Clean Power: When Marin had Electric Trains

For nearly 40 years, these environmentally-friendly trains connected Marin County.

by Jim Wood
January 6, 2023
Easkoot House

3 of Marin's Most Haunted Sites, Plus the Spooky History of Sleepy Hollow

Wanting to explore some haunted houses? Look no further than Marin — a county with its share of paranormal activity.

by by Leela Linder and Kasia Pawlowska
October 22, 2022

The Story of Forest Farm: How the San Geronimo Valley Became Home to the Country's First Racially Integrated Summer Camp West of the Mississippi

The radical, progressive dream of husband and wife duo Harold and Frances Gregg thrived in Marin for 25 years.

forest farms
by Owen Clapp
February 18, 2021

How Did the San Geronimo Valley Get Its Name? A Mystery Rooted in the Troubled History of Spanish Missions and the Coast Miwok

Historians have been trying to answer this seemingly straightforward question for decades.

by Owen Clapp
November 6, 2020

A Love Letter to Belvedere: A Nostalgic Journey Into an Idyllic Childhood

Journalist, illustrator, painter, consultant and photojournalist Paige Peterson recounts growing up in Belvedere in the 60s.

by Paige Peterson
November 5, 2020
A history of Marin ships.

The History of A Fine Ship

Liberty ships and the Peter Donahue have history in Marin.

by Jessica Gliddon
October 21, 2019
Alpine Dam view looking downstream 1918.

A Brief History of the Alpine Dam

A first task of the Marin Municipal Water District was to build remote Alpine Dam, which was constructed a century ago.

by Jessica Gliddon
September 20, 2019

San Anselmo's Architectural Marvel

In existence since 1892, the San Francisco Theological Seminary is finding new ways to stay relevant.

Geneva Hall, completed in 1952, dominates the campus.
by Mark Anthony Wilson
September 20, 2019
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Happy Rosie the Riveter day! 💪🏼 On this day, Happy Rosie the Riveter day! 💪🏼 On this day, we celebrate and honor the legacy of American women whose work supported the war effort and pushed for equity in the workforce. Here are some of our local Rosies and their stories. #rosie #rosietheriveter #rosiertheriveterday #ww2 #bayarea #marincounty #richmondca
Are you wearing green today? 🍀 While we’d ne Are you wearing green today? 🍀

While we’d never advocate for unwanted pinching, the tradition of teasing those who fail to adhere to the unspoken dress code of St. Patrick’s Day is but one of many fascinating elements to this unique and uplifting holiday.

Before we all dive into the traditions that today define St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, let’s first get better acquainted with St. Patrick himself and how we got here in the first place. Link in bio! #stpatricksday #saintpatricksday #stpattysday #saintpattysday #marincounty
Thanks to the recent winter storms pouring over th Thanks to the recent winter storms pouring over the Bay Area, Marin’s reservoirs are now at capacity. Yet, 47 years ago things countywide were dire: really dry. Read more about Marin's drought in the 70's in our latest issue — link in bio!

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The @marinhistorymuseum is welcoming a new exhibit The @marinhistorymuseum is welcoming a new exhibit at the historic Boyd Gatehouse in downtown San Rafael called Unbottled. Along with the museum’s glass bottle selection, the exhibition features original advertising, artifacts, pottery, paintings and special loans from locals.

Read more about it in this month's issue — link in bio.

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March has arrived! It's time for you to start plan March has arrived! It's time for you to start planning your monthly adventures around Marin County and beyond. St. Patrick's Day is around the corner and if that isn't your thing, you can also look forward to other fun events, like the California Artisan Cheese Festival. 

Link in bio for our March things to do! 

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It’s that time of month again! Our latest issue It’s that time of month again! Our latest issue is out now. This month’s theme is family ❤️ Check out our website for more details.  #marincounty #marinmagazine #family #familytime #novato #larkspur #cortemadera #millvalleyca #marincountyrealestate #sausalito #marincity #photography
There is no denying that positive energy is contag There is no denying that positive energy is contagious, and if anyone knows a thing about staying positive in this era, it’s Novato resident and local TikTok star @joygreenlaw 

Read more about her story/mission on our website — link in bio. 

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Self-proclaimed “water” people, Alex and Petra Self-proclaimed “water” people, Alex and Petra Bergstein Higby set their sights on a future home on the Lagoon. “Our end goal has always been the lagoon,” says Petra, who owns The Caviar Co. in nearby Tiburon. “Alex is a professional sailor, and we’re both so drawn to the water. A few years ago, we went to a friend's house on the lagoon and thought, ‘This is the dream.’”

That dream became a reality sooner than expected.

To read more, click the link in bio!

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