History San José

🏈 TOMORROW! 🏈 Ready to meet legendary sports journalist Mark Purdy? Join us for an exciting San Francisco 49ers Book Talk! Discover the stories behind his latest book, get a firsthand look at exclusive 49ers memorabilia, and hear the untold tales that didn’t make it to print! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get the inside scoop from a local legend. Visit our website to buy tickets: https://lnkd.in/gmr8KZds #MarkPurdy #49ers #BookTalk #FTTB #MeetTheAuthor #SportsHistory

Celebrate San José’s cultural diversity and history at San José Roots in the heart of downtown at San Pedro Square Market! This FREE program aims to provide a platform for cultural exchange, storytelling, and artistic expression, showcasing the rich historical and contemporary contributions of various communities in San José. ✨ What to Expect: - Cultural performances on the San Pedro Square Market stage in collaboration with Mosaic America - Vendor and community booths from local historical & art organizations along W St. John Street - Hands-on activities from San José's Spanish & Mexican eras - Poetry performances in the Fallon House Garden with Poetry Center San Jose - Tours of the historic Gonzales/Peralta Adobe & Fallon House Stay tuned for more details and performance schedules! This great event is free and open to the public thanks to the City of San Jose’s Office of Cultural Affairs’ Festival, Parade and Celebration grant. #sanjose #historysanjose #mosaicamerica #culturalcelebration #sanpedrosquare #onlyatsanpedrosquare #sj_downtown

🎉 A huge thank you to our generous sponsors for making History San José's Valley of Heart’s Delight event a success! 🙏 We were thrilled to honor Bonnie and Marv Bamburg as Valley Legends and the incredible Brandi Chastain as a History Maker. 🌟 Thanks to your support, we raised over $80,000 to continue preserving our community’s rich history, supporting educational programs, and partnering with local arts and culture groups. Together, we’re ensuring our collective story is passed on to future generations. 💫 #ValleyOfHeartsDelight #HistorySanJose #CommunitySupport #ThankYou #PreservingHistory

Hey Niners Fans! We're so excited to be hosting Mark Purdy at History Park next Tuesday, Oct. 22nd at 6pm! Don't miss this chance to participate in an intimate Q&A with Mark and hear San Francisco 49ers tidbits that DIDN'T make it into the book. If you like what Mark shared on this KPIX | CBS San Francisco/Bay Area segment with Vernon ( Vern ) Glenn then you'll love hearing more! We're also going to be showcasing pieces of 49er history from our HSJ archives and showing select items on loan from the 49er Museum. General Admission is $15 and Member Pricing is $5. Comment below with "49er History" and we'll share a special discount code that get's you our exclusive member price of $5. Mark's book will also be available for a special promo price of $35 with your ticket purchase (Normally $42 retail). Tix here: https://lnkd.in/gWHAMkdY

Here's your chance to tour the oldest home in California! Come down to San Pedro Square Market this Saturday, Oct 12 from 1pm-4pm and learn all about the Gonzales/Peralta Adobe! Tours are normally paid and by appointment only. Don't miss out! Take advantage of parking in the Market & San Pedro Square Parking Garage (45 N San Pedro St). Parking is free for the first 90mins in this and other ParkSJ garages. More info at ParkSJ.org About the Gonzales/Peralta Adobe: Many people are surprised to learn that the oldest home in California is nestled in the center of the modern-day San Pedro Square Market. The adobe was built in 1797 by the family of José Manuel Gonzeles, an indigenous person of N’Dee descent and the second mayor of San José. The second occupant was Luís María Peralta, who held the highest office in the community as commissioner. Both were part of the Juan Bautista de Anza expedition. The adobe is the last remaining structure from El Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe. Venture inside the home and see two rooms furnished as they might have been when they were occupied by the Gonzales and Peralta families.

World Teachers' Day is a chance to show appreciation for the hard work of educators everywhere. Here at History Park, we pay tribute to the many teachers who have occupied the Santa Ana one room schoolhouse. During the 1800s, children in the nation’s rural areas attended schools much like the Santa Ana School. Rural schools were located within five miles walking distance of their homes. This schoolhouse was completed in 1872 in Hollister, at a cost of $2000. Grades one through eight were taught at the Santa Ana School. Some students had to work on the farm and took longer to complete school than others. Consequently, the age of the children in one classroom could range from six to eighteen. The students were seated with girls on one side of the room and the boys on the other. The boys and girls even had separate entrances to the schoolroom. A total of 54 teachers taught at the Santa Ana School #LivingHistory #EducatorAppreciation. It was last used as a kindergarten classroom in 1974, where kindergarten teacher Elizabeth Gates-Rianda closed out that final teaching evolution. In 1998, the San Jose State University Connie L. Lurie College of Education Alumni Board raised funds to move the school house to History Park. The structure was subsequently renovated and dedicated. Today, the schoolhouse serves as one of the locations visited during our Early to Rise program, where elementary school students can experience an abridged 1870s school day of writing on slates, practicing their elocution, and minding their manners. Interested in booking? Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is open on our website! 📔🍎 #historypark #historysanjose #worldteachersday #TeacherAppreciation

So much heating up as our fall events start going down! First up - our annual fundraiser this Thursday, October 10th! Take a look at today's newsletter and subscribe if you haven't already. Thank you for your support!

Happy #InternationalCoffeeDay! How delightful is this white ceramic mug commemorating the San Jose Mayor's Unity Breakfast held on January 5, 1983 ?! It features caricatures of prominent invitees and of course Mayor at that time, Tom McEnery! See anyone you recognize? Let us know in the comments!

Happy International Podcast Day! We're celebrating by highlighting one of our most popular education programs and the exceptional students who took part in launching their very own podcasts earlier this year! Do You Know the Way to San José? is a partnership between History San José and the Quimby Oak Middle School's Lobo School of Innovation. This year, this project was made possible with support from California Humanities, a partner of the NEH. The intent is to get middle schoolers to critically examine their local histories and advocate for stories that celebrate the diverse cultural, agricultural, and technological achievements and history of San José, California. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gB6jKqPN On June 6th between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm, Lobo School of Innovation students launched their podcasts throughout History Park in an effort to tell untold narratives. 7th graders advocated for histories of the past 75 years while 8th graders showcased stories of San Jose directly after statehood. Additionally, History San José inaugurated two interactive plaques based on last year’s projects. Local artist Nicholas Jimenez took students' projects and built two models, which were installed in History Park over the summer. One celebrates the life and accomplishments of former Supervisor Ken Yeager. The other plaque tells the story of the Gurdwara. All photos were provided by the Lobo School of Innovation at Quimby Oak Middle School. History San José (HSJ) is a premier resource for educators when it comes to Silicon Valley history and heritage. Its mission is to preserve and enrich the cultural heritage of San José and the Santa Clara Valley through research, collections, partnerships, educational programs, and events. The organization provides educational opportunities both on HSJ sites and virtually that promote critical thinking and engage students and visitors in interactive learning. Lobo School of Innovation (LSI) is an innovative project-based learning program partnered with the New Tech Network. It is a public middle school in the Evergreen School District and is one of the instructional choices available to Quimby Oak Middle School students. It creates rigorous, authentic projects that teach students to adapt and engage in the world around them. LSI students apply their knowledge and skills to solve real-world problems in their communities. #EducationPrograms #InternationalPodcastDay #HistorySanJose #QuimbyOakMiddleSchool #CaliforniaHumanities #NEHPartner #SiliconValleyHistory #MiddleSchoolers #ProjectBasedLearning #LocalHistories

Hispanic Heritage Month has us looking to our photo archives for some fashion icons, and there are plenty to be found in California's stylish local communities. Swipe for a trip through the decades! Among many Latinos, fashion was not only a form of self-expression, but also a form of rebellion. The pachuca inspired outfit featured in the first slide (left), worn to our recent Spirit of '45 event, pays homage to this fact by honoring the Mexican Americans of the 1940s. The pachuco subculture first emerged in the late 19th century, later growing with the number of young Mexican Americans in large US cities. The look associated with the subculture--wide legged trousers that narrowed at the ankles, hanging chains, and long suit coats--was worn as a symbol of resistance against oppression and racism. Latino styles could also be worn as a celebration of ones identity. The 90s Chicana look, which can include darkly lined red lips, heavy eye makeup, baggy clothing, and gold jewelry, is undeniably striking, and has its roots in the Chicano political movement of the 60s/70s. As the Chicano movement fought for everything from the rights of farm workers to the teaching of their history, Chicana feminism emerged to bring the women of the movement to the forefront. Thus, the later Chicana style conveys both femininity and strength, as well as pride in ones heritage. Sources: historysanjose.org, https://lnkd.in/gRQR287V, Refinery29, Vogue, JSTOR Daily Slide 1: A pair of attendees at History San José's 2024 Spirit of '45 event. Slide 2: A group after lunch at Luau (1972). From the History San Jose Photographic Collection. Slide 3: Beatrice and Julian Sanchez (1954). From the Del Monte Oral History Collection. Slide 4: Portrait of Angelina and Carmelita M. (1915-1925) From the Cantua Photo Collection. Slide 5: Portrait of three Mexican men (1870-1880). From the History San Jose Photographic Collection. #HispanicHeritageMonth #CaliforniaStyle #LatinoFashion #CulturalCelebration #SanJoseHistory #HistorySanJose