San Lorenzo Valley Museum

05/10/2026

Thank you The Humanities Institute at UC Santa Cruz for sponsoring the presenters!

04/27/2026

Gosh, our wild ginger is looking so healthy after the spring rains. It grows beneath the redwood canopy of the circle of redwoods that surround the gazebo. While its roots can be used as a ginger substitute you have to take care as they can upset your tummy. The roots can be used to create a syrup to be used on pancakes or in a drink such as a cocktail as in this recipe: https://backyardforager.com/wild-ginger-syrup/

04/23/2026

No gatekeeping here—come through to the Belardi Gallery and Felton Library for the opening of The Road I Call Home. 📸✨
We’re featuring the legendary Randy Bacon, and the vibes are immaculate. It’s all part of the Rippleartsfestsantacruz.
Both spots have snacks, and the best part? It’s completely free. Don't miss out!

04/21/2026

04/18/2026

04/16/2026

From April 16–26, Santa Cruz County will come alive with artistic energy as the Ripple Effect Arts Festival launches its inaugural 11-day, countywide celebration of creativity. Designed to showcase the region’s rich and diverse arts scene, the festival invites residents and visitors alike to explore performances, exhibitions, workshops, and interactive experiences across multiple venues.

Among the many featured events is “The Road I Call Home,” a compelling photography exhibition by Randy Bacon, hosted by the San Lorenzo Valley Museum at the Belardi Gallery and the Felton Branch Library with Felton Library Friends.

Opening with a public reception on April 23, this exhibition offers a deeply human perspective through portraiture that captures resilience, identity, and belonging. As part of the broader festival it exemplifies Ripple Effect’s mission to use art as a bridge, connecting people to stories, places, and each other.

04/14/2026

Thank you Supervisor Monica Martinez for proclaiming today, April 14, 2026, San Lorenzo Valley Historical Society Day in Santa Cruz County in recognition of 50 years as a non-profit serving the community by sharing its history through the San Lorenzo Valley Museum galleries in Boulder Creek and Felton.

04/11/2026

Join us in celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary with a Patriots' Day Talk by local historian Deborah Osterberg. What led up to the battles of Lexington and Concord, why Boston was the focal point, and how the first battle set the stage for the subsequent calling for independence from Great Britain.

During her sixteen year career as an interpreter and museum professional working at national parks around the country (Minute Man National Historical Park, Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, and Mount Rainier National Park), San Lorenzo Valley Historical Society board member and Capitola Historical Museum curator, Deborah Osterberg worked and gave presentations at the Minuteman National Historical Park in Concord, Massachusetts.

Free registration here: https://tinyurl.com/patriotsdaytalk