Morgan Hill Historical Society

09/21/2026

Did you know Morgan Hill had three early grammar schools in the downtown area?

Morgan Hill's first grammar school was built in 1894 on 4th Street (where Kelly Brewing Company stands today).

As the community grew, a second school opened next door in 1907 and was later sold to the Morgan Hill Grange Association around 1923.

Morgan Hill's third and most enduring downtown school was built in 1922 at what is now the Community & Cultural Center, serving the community for 66 years before closing in 1988. The building was later moved to Llagas Road, where it is now home to Stratford School – Morgan Hill.

09/18/2026

Many Morgan Hill residents are transplants from San Jose. Here’s an AI enhanced photo of San Jose looking south along Monterey Highway, aka, El Camino Real, circa 1936.

That’s Oakhill Cemetery on the right. Founded in 1847, Oakhill is the oldest secular cemetery in California.

09/18/2026

We are so excited to debut our 13th film in the Stories from the Past series at tomorrow night's Founders Dinner!!!

09/14/2026

There's never been a better time to explore Morgan Hill's history! Morgan Hill residents can learn about our city's history in the following ways:

· Join a docent-led tour through our city's museum and Morgan and Diane Hill's original home, every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
· Participate in a docent-led walking tour of downtown Morgan Hill every 2nd Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon (meet at the 3rd St. parking lot).
· Tour the downtown area on your own via our new self-guided history trail
· Or join one of our new mobile history tours, hosted by the Morgan Hill Historical Society and the Morgan Hill W**e Trolley.

Our mobile history tour kicked off last Saturday and offers a fun and interesting way to explore our local history beyond the downtown area.
Here’s some photos of what we covered in our inaugural tour. Watch for announcements about future tours!

09/08/2026

The countdown is on! The Society is thrilled to host our annual Holiday Teas on December 5th and 6th — mark your calendars for one of Morgan Hill's premiere holiday traditions!

Stay tuned for details including ticket sales announcement!

08/31/2026

Hot off the press: MHHS Summer Newsletter

Email from Morgan Hill Historical Society Summer 2026   Historically Speaking Our Mission is to “preserve and share the history of Morgan Hill, and its environs, to inspire a sense of community.”   Pu

08/28/2026

Get tickets while they last! Join us for conversation, dinner and a movie at this year's Founders Dinner, Sept 18th at the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center. See you there! lives on through !! Get tickets here:
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/5mhhsfd/event/57thannualfoundersdinner/

08/26/2026

We were honored to welcome the return of Diana Murphy Hill to her home at Villa Mira Monte last night! She was accompanied by Catherine Murphy Dunne, Sada Coe, and Virginia Mae Days. You may know them today as Carol Holzgrafe, Marilyn Pifer, Margo Hinnenkamp, and Yvonne Beltran.

These remarkable women shared many of their life experiences that helped shape Morgan Hill, with presentations that were fun, inspiring, and educational.

The event was hosted by AAUW of Morgan Hill in celebration of Women's Week and Morgan Hill's 120th Anniversary.

08/14/2026

As part of Morgan Hill’s 120th anniversary celebration, the AAUW Morgan Hill Branch is hosting ‘Historic Women of Morgan Hill’ on August 25 at VMM. See details on flyer: