Written in Stone: Stanford and Its Plaques

Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 04:35 pm UTC-07:00

376 Lomita Dr, Stanford, CA 94305-5006, United States | Stanford

Stanford Historical Society
Publisher/HostStanford Historical Society
Written in Stone: Stanford and Its Plaques
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In person and on Zoom. Registration is required (links below).
*This program will be preceded by the Stanford Historical Society Annual Members' Meeting at 4:15 p.m. Non-members are welcome to attend the meeting or join us only at the program at 4:35 p.m.
4:15 - 4:30 p.m. Members' Meeting (Non-members are welcome)
4:30 - 4:35 p.m. Intermission
4:35 - 5:45 p.m. Program
Reception to follow
Please join Henry Segal, ’26, for a presentation on Stanford history through the lens of its plaques (both authorized and not). The talk will be followed by a reception and an optional self-guided walking tour.
Henry Segal is a history major in the class of 2026. Within the major, Henry's concentration is in the United States and devotes much of his time outside of class to investigating the history of the university. He was the co-director of the documentary, Leland, A Stanford Story, and a panelist on the Stanford Historical Society's program Leland: A Stanford Story -- Film Screening and Panel Discussion in May 2025. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Stanford Historical Society and will attend NYU School of Law in the fall.
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