5 Marin Musical History Sites You Might Not Have Known About
Marin County, California has a storied music history. Here are five places of note to add to your Sunday drive by list.
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The Trailblazing Women Who Shaped Marin
From the environment to voting rights to politics, the county and the country would look much different if it weren’t for these local female visionaries.
Marin Motor Movies: Marin's Beloved Drive-in Theater
The Marin Motor Movies opened in 1948 and 600 cars could drive in — but many more would catch a “flicker” as they drove by.
Cavallo Point's Military Past
The Coastal Artillery Corps facility, built in 1905, now attracts resort visitors.
A Tower in Tiburon, Once the Gateway to a Utopian Health Village
Once the gateway to the utopian dream of a Civil War embalmer.
The Luxurious Hotel Rafael
The massive Victorian structure’s life came to an end inside of two hours.
Why We Celebrate Memorial Day
Ever wondered what Memorial Day is all about?
Seeking Shelter in Marin: Chinatown Refugees After the 1906 Earthquake
After the catastrophic earthquake, a group of more than 60 Chinese women and girls fled to San Anselmo.
The Origin of the Name: Novato
The story behind the name.
The Real Blackie of Tiburon
A history of the horse that spent 28 years on the Tiburon pasture that now bears his name.
Remembering Roosevelt's Visit to San Rafael
A president’s not-so-secret secret mission included visits to Novato’s Hamilton Army Airfield and downtown San Rafael.
The Life and Legacy of Jack London
An open letter to Jack London on the centennial of his death.
Looking Back: Vintage Sausalito
If you say this is looking south on Bridgeway Boulevard, you're incorrect.
Oahu Education
Take a drive with Fred Hemmings and explore Oahu.
Rediscovering the Mysterious Pitcairn Island
Travel back in time through the history of this small, raucous island.
100 Years of Railroads in Marin
Marin was filled with railways for almost 100 years
