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Corrections have been made to this email. The posted date for Haunt History Park was October 13. The correct date for Haunt History Park is October 28.

We'd like to thank all who made it out to the Spirit of '45 celebration early in August.

Stay tuned, and check out our Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter feeds for more inspiration from History Park!

FESTA!

¡FIESTA!

FESTIVAL!

Summer Festivals Make Way for Autumn

August 25-26 - Italian Family Festa

Experience authentic Italian arts, entertainment, and crafts of "La Vita Dolce Italiana"

Saturday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. at History Park, free for the whole family

September 16 - Viva Mexico Festival

A day of culture, food, and music celebrating Mexico's independence

Sunday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. at History Park

September 20 - The Troubled Life of Peter Burnett

Talk & Book Signing by R. Gregory Nokes

Part of the Fallon House Talks series

Wednesday 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the Fallon House - buy tickets

September 23 - Antique Autos in History Park

Presented by Santa Clara Valley Model T Ford Club

Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at History Park

buy tickets

September 26 - Breaking the Mold: San José's Oldest Foundry

Photographs by Philip Krayna

Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Members VIP Reception

Open to the public September 29 at History Park

October 28 - Haunt History Park!

A Scare-Free Event for Children

Part 1 of Fall-Winter Hands-On Heritage Series

Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at History Park

November 3 - Happy Birthday San José

Celebrating the Founding of the City of San José

Part 2 of Fall-Winter Hands-On Heritage Series

Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Peralta Adobe

December 1 - Children's Heritage Holiday

Part 3 of Fall-Winter Hands-On Heritage Series

Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at History Park

For event reservations, contact [email protected] and 408-918-1045

Exhibitions

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

Sign at Original Joe's

Watercolor by Suhita Shirodkar

Pasetta House @ History Park

through December 23, 2018

noon to 5 p.m. on weekends

Breaking the Mold: San José's Oldest Foundry

Photographs by Philip Krayna

Pouring from Crucible into Molds

Photograph by Philip Krayna

Arbuckle Gallery @ History Park

starting September 26, 2018

open daily during park hours

Fall-Winter Hands-On Heritage Series

Part 1: Haunt History Park! A Scare-Free Event for Children

Sunday, October 28, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

With our park decorated for the season, children get to experience the fun of trick-or-treating in a small town atmosphere while safely walking down the streets of History Park or riding the historic trolley.

Our cultural partners at History Park share their perspective of the season in their own, unique way.

Activities at a glance:

Bat-crafting with the Chinese Historical & Cultural Project at the Chinese American Historical Museum
Print your own bookmark on the 1884 Liberty Press at San José Printers Guild at the Print shop
Mask crafting for El dia de los muertos with La Raza Historica Society of Santa Clara Valley

This is just for children! Adults are not allowed entry unless accompanied by a child.

History Park

635 Phelan Ave, San José, 95112

Summer Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. except during private events

September-May: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. during weekdays, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on weekends

Parking is located at the end of Phelan near the disc golf course!

Galleries & Shops Inside the Park

Pasetta House, G&A's Gift Shop, and O'Brien's Ice Cream Parlor

Hours: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. weekends only

Become a Member

Why join?

Members of History San José enjoy discounts at a variety of downtown San José businesses and exclusive invitations to VIP receptions throughout the year.