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 Family Days at History San José - 2008

 

Founders' Day Fiesta-Fandango
July 27, Noon - 5 pm
Peralta Adobe and Fallon House Site
175 West Saint John Street, San Jose
Directions

Wanted – families to help celebrate the founding of San Jose.  Hear stories about the founding of the Pueblo. Enjoy authentic singing and dancing of the Mission and Rancho period with the Alta California Orchestra and the Calicanto singers.

  • Make your own candle and tortilla
  • Learn to make a corn husk doll and a button whizzer
  • Meet descendents of Pueblo Founders

 

Day of Remembrance & Reflection
August 10, Noon - 5 pm
History Park
1650 Senter Road, San Jose
Directions

  • Hear from people who served overseas and at home.
  • Period activities, exhibits, and demonstrations for families.
  • Learn how to make digital stories for our "Greatest Generation."
  • Enjoy and dance to the big band music.
  • Meet WWII re-enactors and Living Historians.
  • Exhibits from the USS Hornet and Rosie the Riveter National Historic Site.
  • Dance to live music from the 1940s

 

 

Man in police costume standing in front of Model T Ford cars with a Trolley in the foreground.Antique Autos in History Park
September 14, Noon - 5 pm
History Park
1650 Senter Road, San Jose
Directions

8th Annual Antique Autos in History Park. Step back in time to see Antique autos, fire equipment, bicycles, motorcycles and early day gas engines in the streets of the Park.

 

Haunt the Hollow
October 26, Noon - 5 pm
History Park
1650 Senter Road, San Jose
Directions

Stations will be set-up at the houses in the History Park - providing a fun, safe, and family-friendly experience for all.

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