The Los Altos History Museum exhibition “Drip, Dry, Flood: Orchard Water Management” runs through Oct. 8 in the J. Gilbert Smith House Gallery.
Harnessing the scarce water resources of the Santa Clara Valley has been a challenge for more than 100 years. The display showcases how orchardists have tackled the challenge historically and today.
Visitors will have the opportunity to read stories that add a human touch to the historical narrative; explore photographs of orchards, well diggers and early water systems; examine blueprints and photos of tank houses; and peruse a 1928 catalog from an irrigation company.
For more information, visit losaltoshistory.org/DripDry.
