Research & Scholarly Activity

• Hidden Heritages Exhibit
  2009-2010

  Description: Hidden Heritages: Six African American Families, San Jose 1860–1920 Main Lobby, Tower Building August 18, 2009–April 30, 2010 As the first and oldest city in California, San Jose’s history is long and rich, reflecting the diversity of cultures, traditions, innovations and contributions that are the legacy of its earliest settlers. Six of San Jose’s pioneer black families are brought to life in portraits pieced together from historical facts and public records, family recollections, artifacts, old photographs and artist’s renderings, each telling the story of a unique community from a different perspective. Hidden Heritages: Six African American Families, San Jose 1860–1920 is the product of a far-reaching collaboration that has benefited from the passions, contributions and original research of local individuals and organizations, giving the citizens of San Jose a poignant glimpse into their collective past during a pivotal period in history.