Foundations of the Past: Tracing the Roots of Marin County's Oldest Houses
Marin County boasts a rich history dating back over 170 years. Here are some of its earliest architectural treasures.
Flying High in Fairfax: The History of the Marin Town and Country Club
The above graceful back dive took place on what was then the Marin Town and Country Club — but that’s not half the story.
The Origins of the Marin County Fair
Is Marin’s County Fair really 157-years-old?
When Winter Snow Fell on Mt. Tam: Unusual, but Nothing New
A 1921 snowstorm was harbinger of better things.
The History of San Rafael's Boyd Gate House
This 145-year-old landmark is now home to the Marin History Museum.
A Bottle-Themed Look at the Past at the Marin History Museum
Experience the county’s past through its bottling industries.
Marin’s Dire Dry Years: The '70s Drought
The county was parched from spring of 1975 to the winter of 1977.
Turn of the Century Clean Power: When Marin had Electric Trains
For nearly 40 years, these environmentally-friendly trains connected Marin County.
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.
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.
