eNews September 2018 👟👟🍂🍁

Greetings!

Shops and galleries remain open on weekends. It's a lovely time to stroll around for sunshine and a gentle breeze this fall at History Park.

Last week we welcomed author, Gregory Nokes , for his talk and book signing, and a wonderful grouping of costumes from Portraits of the Past .

We hosted a spectacular show of the Packard Motor Car at the 18th Annual Antique Autos in History Park thanks to our partners, the Santa Clara Valley Model T Ford Club .

Dan prepares for the unveiling of Breaking the Mold . 🍾 Members and VIPs, please join us for the reception on September 26! 🎉

Don't forget to save the dates! Houses, demonstrations, and activities are open during children's activities in our Fall-Winter Hands-On Heritage Series (see below).

Sincerely,

Your Friends at History San José

Firing the Crucible

Pouring from the Crucible

Quenching a Mol

Photographs by Philip Krayna

Fall Events

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 27 - 🏘️ Sketchcrawl with Artist Suhita Shirodkar 🎨

Sketching of the park with guest sketcher Liz Steel

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

RSVP here and exhibit info here

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

October 29 - 🔍 Perspectives on San José History with Former Mayor Tom McEnery 🕵️

Part of the Fallon House Talks series

Open for tours at 5:30 p.m.

Sunday 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the Fallon House

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

Looking for history affiliates, neighborhood news, and fun facts about our exhibits?

For event reservations in the park or buildings, reach us at: 408-918-1045 or

assistevents@historysanjose.org

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

Metal ready for the crucible

Photograph by Philip Krayna

Arbuckle Gallery, History Park

September 26 - July 21

open daily during park hours

Fun for the Kids

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 Historical Society of Santa Clara Valley

This is just for children! Adults must be accompanied by a child.

History Park

635 Phelan Ave, San José, 95112

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

Parking is located at the Phelan gate, and there's more 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.