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    Opening of African American Heritage House

    History San Jose

    November 23, 2008

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    A brief dedication of the Zanker House as the site of the first African American Heritage House will be held and a reception immediately following will include refreshments and jazz entertainment. The AAHH is the dream of Lula Briggs Galloway, who was born in San José but moved away and founded a Juneteenth museum in Michigan. She returned and decided that the African American heritage project needed a place to call home. Briggs Galloway was the CEO of the National Association of Juneteenth Lineage, Inc.

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      Tickets: Free

    • Dates & Times

      Dates:
      November 23, 2008

      Times:
      2pm

    • Venue Info

      History Park

      1650 Senter Road San Jose, CA 95112

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      • Event Name: Day of Remembrance
        4 out of 5 stars rating "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
        4.5 out of 5 stars rating "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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