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May 3, 2026
Mountain View Historical Association
Founded in 1954, the Mountain View Historical Association is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of Mountain View, California.
The goals of The Mountain View Historical Association are:
- To gather and preserve historical data relative to the early settlement and development of the area in and around the present City of Mountain View
- To collect, record, edit and publish a history of the pioneering activities of this area;
- To preserve historic objects and places; and,
- To cooperate with other organizations in the Santa Clara Valley on projects related to regional and Mountain View history.
About Us
Founded in 1954, the Mountain View Historical Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of Mountain View, California.
Events
The Mountain View Historical Association invites you attend our quarterly membership meetings/events. Our events feature programs that bring our community together to learn about the history of our city and region.
Membership
The Mountain View Historical Association invites you to support our organization by becoming a member. Enjoy the benefits of membership and help keep local history alive for future generations!
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Mountain View Historical Association
Founded in 1954, the MVHA is a non-profit org. dedicated to sharing the history of Mtn. View, CA.
They were told, “Go fly a kite!” – so they did. ![]()
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In 1976 @MtnViewCA hosted a yearlong series of programs and activities to mark the #AmericanBicentennial, including a kite-flying contest on March 20 that year. ![]()
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Kites flown by kids and adults were judged in a variety of different categories.
Put a spring in your step as you step into spring! ![]()
Join the MVHA for the season's first #WalkingTour of @MtnViewCA’s historic downtown on Sunday, March 22, 2:00pm. ![]()
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The expert-led walking tour begins at Centennial Plaza and requires reservations — go to mvhistory.eventbrite.com/
Today is #PlantAFlowerDay – and @MtnViewCA residents for decades had plenty of flower options. ![]()
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The western HQ for the Ferry-Morse Seed Company was located at Evelyn Ave. & Whisman Road from 1951 to 1985. The facility was the world’s largest flower & vegetable mill with about 200 employees.
This year, the #UnitedStates is marking 250 years since the signing of the #declarationofindependence. Fifty years ago, Bicentennial events were held all over the country. ![]()
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Organized by a large #volunteercommittee, the city of @MtnViewCA planned huge celebrations — a parade, rodeo, lectures, a #peaceprayer service and much more. During this year, we will feature stories from the events in Mountain View in 1975 and 1976.
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