History San José

Big thank you to KRON 4 News for having us on to talk about the Third Annual Women’s Heritage Day! We loved sharing how this celebration came about and all of the exciting activities taking place this year in partnership with Mosaic America and La Raza Historical Society. See you at History Park on March 22nd from 12 - 4pm! Link to the feature: https://lnkd.in/gqz45U6F

Thank you to the San Jose Chamber of Commerce for bringing the community together at their first lunchtime networking mixer— great opportunity to connect and collaborate!

From the garage that started it all! Some of our History San José staff had the incredible opportunity to visit the historic HP Garage, where Hewlett-Packard was born, and see our Model 200A audio-oscillator proudly on display, loaned from HSJ's Perham Collection of Early Electronics. Assembled in the famous Addison Avenue garage, the Model 200A was HP's first marketable product—a practical, low-cost way to generate high-quality audio frequencies for communications, geophysics, medicine, and defense. At the end of 1938, the founders placed their first production model on a mantel, snapped a photo for a mailing, and soon after, orders (and checks!) started arriving. It all started with this oscillator—one of the sparks of Silicon Valley innovation!

History San José CEO Bill Schroh had a fantastic time at the California Arts Council Reception last night! It was inspiring to see so many arts and community leaders come together in support of the arts in San José

Sam Ricci, Manager of Education at History San José, joins an inspiring panel at the 2025 California Association of Museums Annual Conference. She will be speaking alongside our partners from La Raza Historical Society and Mosaic America to discuss the creation of Women's Heritage Day at History Park. The panel highlights the power of collaboration in bringing the event to life through cultural performances, a women-owned lowrider exhibition, a poetry lounge, community booths, and more—all celebrating the contributions of local women in the Santa Clara Valley. A huge thank you to our moderator and panelists for sharing their insights on how history and culture continuously shape our communities! Moderator: Tricia Creason-Valencia, Filmmaker & Speaker, Powerhouse Panelists: Priya Das, Chief Programming Officer, Mosaic America Sam Ricci, Manager of Education, History San José Rosanna Alvarez, Vice President, La Raza Historical Society of Santa Clara Valley

History San José is pleased to present “?MONSTRAS! Female Legends of Latin America,” a spine-tingling exhibition exploring the enduring myths surrounding 10 female Latin American monsters. Based on the podcast of the same name created by Dr. Orquidea Morales and Brenda Salguero (M.M.St & MBA), the exhibition introduces dark and foreboding tales of Latin America which they first encountered in their youth, filtered through a distinctly feminist perspective. “?MONSTRAS!” opens February 15th and will be on view through April 12th in the Pasetta House at History Park on Saturday and Sundays from 12pm - 3:45pm (*subject to change). Background Art Credit: Santa Muerte, Rayos Mago, 2024 Rayos Magos Art

Save the Date! Join us at History Park for a vibrant celebration of our diverse AANHPI community! Experience the richness of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage through captivating performances, community booths from local businesses, interactive crafts, and engaging discussions. This event is being put on in partnership with the Japanese American Museum of San Jose, the Viet Museum, the Chinese Historical and Cultural Project, and Mosaic America. ?? Date: May 17th, 2025 ?? Location: History Park, San José Interested in being a vendor? Applications are open—https://lnkd.in/gdc2_Mpt! For sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected]. Graphics available in English, Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese—stay tuned for more information! #AANHPIHeritage #HistoryPark #CelebrateCommunity

?? Save the Date! Join us on Saturday, March 22nd, for the Third Annual Women's Heritage Day at History Park. Celebrate women’s contributions to Santa Clara Valley history with cultural performances and workshops, local authors and book talks, a women-owned lowrider show, interactive craft stations, and open historic buildings and exhibitions. Enjoy outdoor vendors, community booths, and treats from Pennylane Sweets & Treats at O’Brien’s. This event is being co-curated with Mosaic America and La Raza Historical Society of Santa Clara County Interested in being a vendor? Applications are open— https://lnkd.in/gjfViXUT ?? History Park, San José ?? Saturday, March 22nd Special thanks to The City of San José for their support. For sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected]. #WomensHeritageDay #HistorySanJose #CommunityEvent #LaRazaLowriders

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?Host your next unforgettable event at History San José!? From the charming backdrop of History Park to being in the heart of downtown at Fallon House, our venues are perfect for workshops, parties, corporate gatherings, and more! Special Offer: Book your weekday event by January 31, 2025, and receive a 15% discount on venue rental fees! Plan now to create memories that last a lifetime. Visit historysanjose.org/rentals to explore our spaces and for more information.