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Hello, friends and supporters! We invite you to join History San José and our partners in celebrating local culture with events and festivals happening right here in San José. Whether you love biking or mechanical printing, or if you enjoy strolling on a warm, sunny day, make History Park your destination this spring! Sincerely, Your friends at History San José

Spring Events

Happening at History Park April 15 - Finding Cleveland documentary screening sponsored by the Chinese Historical and Cultural Project (CHCP). April 21 - Bay Area Printers' Fair & Wayzgoose with the San José Printers' Guild April 22 - 34th Annual Spring Meet Volkswagen Car Show presented by Vintage Volkswagen Club of America (VVWCA) Golden Gate Chapter May 6 - Fourth Annual Silicon Valley Bikes! Festival & Bicycle Show June 9 - Dia de Portugal cultural festival presented by Portuguese Historical Museum June 16 - Valley of Heart's Delight annual fundraiser event

Don't forget: History San José members receive a discount at ticketed events!

A Visual History of the Mt. Umunhum Almaden Air Force Station Talk & Pop Up Display Wednesday, April 18, 6:30 p.m. at the Fallon House, 175 W St. John Street Basim Jaber will discuss the history and operation of this fascinating Cold War Era site through historic photos of its operation between 1958 and 1980. Registration for talk events includes a self-guided tour of the house from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Mt. Umunhum Tickets

Silicon Valley Bikes! Festival is free for HSJ Members

V TA at Silicon Valley Bikes! Festival & Bicycle Show VTA is gearing up for an exciting few months full of bike fun, including VTA’s Smart Cycling Training, which is in full swing to help you build confidence when riding a bicycle on city streets.  Free training runs from April through June and is a great way to learn how to ride safely. For more information, visit www.vta.org/smartcycling.

VTA Smart Cycling

19th Century San Jose in a Bottle Talk & Book Signing Thursday, May 10, 6:30 p.m. at the Fallon House,175 W St. John Street Tobin Gilman explores daily life and commerce in the 1800s, told through the prism of antique bottles from druggists, breweries, and soda vendors in San José. Bring your vintage bottles from home to learn more about their age, history, and value!

San Jose in a Bottle Tickets

Registration for talk events includes a self-guided tour of the house from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Exhibitions

Sign of the Times: Urban Sketches of Vintage Signs by Suhita Shirodkar

Cask 'n Flask Liquor Store Sign

Patricia Silva (Heritage Bank) with the artist, Suhita Shirodkar

On display at the Leonard & David McKay Gallery in the Pasetta House through December 23, 2018, every Sat-Sun 12 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. About the Exhibit

In the Fields of the North/En los campos del norte

On display at the Arbuckle Gallery New dates! Open through June 23, 2018, Tues-Sun 12 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. About the Exhibit

101 Artifacts

Almaden Air Station: Seeing Signs

The following is are excerpts of the the blog by our Curator of Collections, Ken Middlebrook, describing the sign's storage and recovery. Headquarters of the 682nd Aircraft Control and Warning squadron during the Cold War, the Almaden Air Force Station was tasked 24 hours a day with protecting Central California from a Soviet threat that never arrived. To learn more about the preservation and future of the radar tower atop Mt. Umunhum, reserve your seat at Basim's talk at the Fallon House , April 18, and visit our story . Curious for more artifacts? Browse and search our collections online! Front & Side View of the Sign from the Mt. Umunhum Air Force Station

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