History San José

History San José preserves and enriches the cultural heritage of San Jose and the Santa Clara Valley through research, collections, partnerships, educational programs and events. HSJ preserves the Valley’s material culture, actively engaging the community in original research to share with a world-wide audience. We offers theme-based school programs highlighting local history serving more than 20,000 students in Santa Clara Valley. Our events focus on programming that results in active inter-generational engagement, enjoyment, and learning through a combination of hands-on crafts, storytelling, cultural performances and family-friendly, inquiry-based tours and experiences.