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San Jose's 231st Birthday & Food Drive

History San Jose

November 29, 2008

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A ceremony and food drive on will commemorate the founding of San José on November 29th 1777. You are invited to attend San Jose’s birthday. Nearly 231 years ago, a gathering 15 men and 51 women and children started a settlement that they called El Pueblo San José de Guadalupe. The event on the 29th will include the telling of their story, a flag raising, music and the lighting of a perpetual candle. There will be guided tours of the Peralta Adobe and Fallon House. The afternoon is organized by the non-profit Los Californianos, a group of descendants of the founders, in conjunction with History San Jose. Please bring non-perishable food items to benefit the Holiday Food Drive of the Second Harvest Food Bank.

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  Tickets: Free, non-perishable food items to benefit the Holiday Food Drive of the Second Harvest Food Bank requested.

  Info Phone: 408-287-2290

• Dates & Times

  Dates:
  November 29, 2008

  Times:
  1pm-5pm

• Venue Info

  Peralta Adobe and Fallon House Historic Site

  175 W. St. John Street San Jose, CA 95110

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• Parking Info

  A small parking lot and street parking are available.

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  • Event Name: Day of Remembrance
    "A laid back glimpse into the past"
    Review posted by: Rick A from San Jose CA, Aug 11, 2009
    

    Absolutely a great place to look back on the past. No pressure, not commercialized. Just a way to remember what WWII was like and how our grandparents/parents went through that period. One way to... Expand

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    Absolutely a great place to look back on the past. No pressure, not commercialized. Just a way to remember what WWII was like and how our grandparents/parents went through that period. One way to appreciate their sacrifice, and to appreciate our freedom and way of life. Kelley park is by itself already a walk into the past century but the event multiplies that experience tenfold. Maybe not for strict history buffs because it is more general than a perfectly correct reenactment. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Founders' Day Fiesta Fandango
    "Founders' Day Fiesta Fandango nearly Faultless"
    Review posted by: Katyinterpreter from Sunnyvale, CA, USA, Jul 07, 2009
    

    This is well worth the effort; fits all ages as for adults it's quite interesting to tour the Fallon House and Peralta Adobe which aren't open very often, and the variety of activity for children is... Expand

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    This is well worth the effort; fits all ages as for adults it's quite interesting to tour the Fallon House and Peralta Adobe which aren't open very often, and the variety of activity for children is great. I especially enjoyed the home-made tortillas. The descendants of the De Anza party are all really enthusiastic and welcoming, joyous on celebrating 'their day.' The entertainment on the stages is okay, but not exciting; otherwise I would give this 5 stars rather than 4.5. But it's free, educational, fun and uplifting all at once. Collapse

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