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City of Champions... 2001, A San Jose Soccer Odyssey - Exhibition

Presented by History San Jose at San Jose City Hall

October 20, 2011-February 29, 2012

Pro soccer in San Jose has a rich, if unheralded, history. Ten years ago, at the dawn of the new millenium, San Jose was for a shining moment the epicenter of America’s edition of the world’s favorite sport. San Jose boasted the most accomplished teams and the most celebrated players in the land. Never before or since has a single American community held at the same time both men’s and women’s pro trophies or been more deserving of the mantle “City of

Antique Autos in History Park

Presented by Santa Clara Valley Model T Ford Club at History Park

September 9, 2012

The 12th Annual Antique Autos in History Park is presented by the Santa Clara Valley Model T Ford Club and History San Jose. This event fills History Park with 200 antique autos, fire equipment, bicycles and motorcycles of all makes from 1900 to 1945. Also located on the grounds will be the Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association. There will be antique crafts demonstrated and antique collectibles displayed. A Dixieland band will provide music. This year the featured vehicles will be 1

Children's Day

Presented by History San Jose at History Park

December 11, 2011

Join the holiday celebration at a special, festive Children’s Day at History Park. Santa will be on-hand for photo opportunities. Children can ride the trolley with Santa Claus, there will be holiday crafts for kids, and story time with the Snow Queen. History Park partners will host culturally diverse crafts.

Heritage Holiday Champagne Tea and Tour

Presented by History San Jose and Shady Shakespeare Theatre Company at Peralta Adobe and Fallon House Historic Site

December 3, 2011

Enjoy a traditional tea with scones, finger sandwiches, and sweets featuring Santori Tea served by the players of the Shady Shakespeare Theatre Company. Also, tour the Fallon House which will be decorated for the holidays while Lyric Theatre performs carols.

Happy Birthday San Jose

Presented by History San Jose at Peralta Adobe and Fallon House Historic Site

November 20, 2011

History Park says "Happy Birthday" to San Jose! This event will feature live music, birthday cake, and tours of the Peralta Adobe - Fallon House Historic Site. This event promises to be fun for the whole family.

This 234th San Jose Birthday event includes tours of the two-room Peralta Adobe, with the recamera, or bedroom, showing the very earliest lifestyle of the settlers and the sala, or living room, illustrating the Mexican Rancho period. On display on the adobe

Antique Autos in History Park

Presented by History San Jose at History Park

September 11, 2011

In History Park, it's everything "Antique!" See antique autos on display, discover the old antique fire equipment and gas engines used not so long ago, and see how things have changed from then to now. The event is co-hosted by the Santa Clara Valley Model T Ford Club. This family-friendly event promises fun for all!

A Taste of Tapestry at History Park – Tapestry Arts Festival

Presented by Tapestry Arts and History San Jose at Kelley Park

September 3-September 4, 2011

Labor Day weekend plus San Jose means A Taste of Tapestry, the annual celebration of local music, food, art and culture. Presented by Tapestry Arts and History San Jose, the fun takes place at a new location this year: History Park in Kelley Park. Enjoy many of the components that make up the tapestry of life itself--art, history, music, poetry and local creativity in all forms.

A diverse array of food, beer, soft drinks and wine will be available for purchase. Proceeds from