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Hands-On History Series
Locations
History Park (HP)
Adults, Seniors &
Children over the age of 2 ­ $5
Free admission for children under age 2 635 Phelan Avenue, San José
Peralta Adobe-Fallon House
Historic Site (PF)
May 2015 – August 2015
at San Pedro Square Market
May
Free for HSJ Members!
*Special event fees may apply
July
1st Annual Silicon Valley Bikes! Festival and Bicycle Show (HP) Sunday, May 3, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Admission $5. Children under 10 Free. FREE for HSJ Members. Celebrate the Santa Clara Valley’s rich bicycling history and culture with our racing, road, recreational, mountain, custom, cruiser, fixed gear, vintage and low rider bicycling communities, and kick off National Bike Month!
Hands­On History: Digging Up San Jose’s Past
(HP) Sunday, May 17, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Join Stanford Archaeology Center students and conduct a mock excavation, screening, artifact identification, and artifact reconstruction. There will also be a celebration and dedication of the Lillian Gong­Guy Plaza. Hosted by HSJ and the Chinese Historical and Cultural Project.
HSJ Members­Only Celebration (HP)
Saturday, July 4, 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
We supply the park, you supply the fun and food! Enjoy fireworks courtesy of the San Jose Giants. Invitation Only for current Members! Call 408.521.5016 to become a member or renew your membership!
Strangers Car Show
(HP) Sunday, July 12,10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Admission $3 per person, children 12 and under free. FREE for HSJ Members. Presented by the Strangers Car Club.
Hands­On History: Gold Rush Adventure–When the World Rushed In!
(HP) Sunday, July 19, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Enjoy gold panning, butter churning, rolling hoops, and roping a “bull”!
San Jose Taco Festival of Innovation
(HP) Saturday, May 23, 1:00pm to 8:00 pm AND Sunday, May 24, 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Admission $10 for ages 12 and up, children 11 and under Free. $5 for HSJ Members. Enjoy 35+ of the best Bay Area food trucks serving their rendition of a taco.
June
Dia de Portugal Festival
(HP) Saturday, June 13,10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Free Admission. Food, Festival, and Parade! Sponsored by the Portuguese Heritage Society of California.
Shiny Side Up Bicycle Show
(HP) Sunday July 26, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Admission $5, children 3 and under free. FREE for HSJ Members. See custom bikes and presentations. Presented by HSJ &Behind Bars Inc. Today will also be the final day of our exhibit Silicon Valley Bikes: Passion, Innovation & Politics Since 1880.
August
Tortilla Soup Music Productions
(HP) Saturday, August 1, time TBD
Come to the Hot Summer Sizzle with Little Joe y La Familia. For more info: https://www.facebook.com/tortilla.soup.71
El Dia de San Juan Festival
Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive
(HP) Saturday, June 20,11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Admission $25 per person. Half price for HSJ Members. Presented by the Western Region Puerto Rican Council.
(HP) Friday, August 7, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Hands­On History: Father’s Day Trains, Trolleys &
& Automobiles (HP) Sunday, June 21,
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Celebrate Father’s Day with the
California Trolley and Railroad
Corporation! Ride a horse drawn trolley, try pumping the hand­car, and
and hop in the Wells Fargo Stagecoach.
Valley of Hearts Delight Fundraiser
(HP) Saturday, June 27, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Join us for the party! Proceeds from this fundraiser benefit educational programs for children at History San José. Check web site for details: www.hsjvalleyofheartsdelight.org
Admission $10. Benefit the Spirit of ’45 at a
1940s Dance Party and swing dance lesson!
Saturday, August 8, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Service people &Veterans are free!Admission
$5, children 3 and under free. Celebrate the end of World War II, Parade& Fun! Presented by HSJ and the Digital Clubhouse Network.
Hands­On History: Fandango – Celebrating Life at the Adobe
(PF). Sunday, August 23, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. $5 for 6 activity tickets. Make an adobe brick, corn husk doll and dip a candle.
Enjoy traditional California music and sample food from San PedroSquare Market.
Viejitos Car Show
(HP) Saturday, August 29, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Admission: $5.00 per person. Free for HSJ Members. Presented by the Viejitos Car Club.
African American Heritage House Sweet Tea
(HP) Sunday, August 30, 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Join the African American Heritage House for their 5th annual Sweet Tea fundraiser. For more information, visit: http://www.aahhsanjose.org/
1650 Senter Road
San Jose, CA95112
HistoryPark is Home to:
African American Heritage House California Pioneers of Santa ClaraCounty
California Trolley and Railroad Corporation Chinese Historical and Cultural Project ConnieL.LurieCollege of Education Association Digital Clubhouse Network Hellenic Heritage Institute Immigrant Resettlement and Cultural Center, Inc. Master Gardeners of Santa ClaraCounty
PoetryCenterSan José
Portraits of the Past Portuguese Heritage Society of California
Preservation Action Council
Printers Guild Rotary Club of San Jose
A Schmahl Science Workshop Victorian Preservation Association Save the Date!
May 2015 – August 2015
History San José collects, preserves and celebrates the stories of diversity and innovation in San José and the Santa ClaraValley.
Dear Friends,
As you can see, we are looking forward to an incredible summer of festivals, car shows, and Hands­On History events for the whole family! If you are not yet a member, please join us! Tax­
deductible memberships start at $50 and support school programs, public events, and maintaining the largest collection of regional history artifacts in California.
By purchasing a membership, you save almost $50 on the cost of admission for all of the events featured in just this newsletter! In other words, your membership pays for itself if you attend just a few events per quarter at History San José.
Members also receive invitations to exhibit receptions and other special events, including the Members­Only 4th of July Celebration!To renew today, call 408­521­5016, or visit www.historysanjose.org.Thank you for your support!
Sincerely, Alida J. Bray, President & CEO
Dingbats, Slugs & Tramp Printers! Printing in Santa Clara Valley
Leonard and David McKay Gallery Open Saturday & Sunday 11:00 am to 4:30 pm
April 18, 2015 – April 3, 2016
The Way to San José: Rotary Celebrates Over 100 Years in Transportation! Diridon Train Station Lobby
Open During Station Hours
Ongoing!
CLOSING ON JULY 26!
Silicon Valley Bikes: Passion, Innovation & Politics Since 1880.
Arbuckle Gallery
Open Saturday & Sunday
11:00 am to 4:30 pm
July 27, 2014 – July 26, 2015