Upcoming Events
José Jesús Vallejo, a Son and the Other Brother
This talk examines José Jesús Vallejo, first civil administrator of Mission San Jose, an older brother and a son. One who is sometimes overshadowed by his younger brother, compared to his father, and even sometimes misquoted and misidentified by his daughter. But José Jesús has made his mark in the annals of history and with distinction.
Mission San Jose’s Momentous Restoration - The Works and Devotion of a California Missions Master Craftsman
MISSION SAN JOSE’S MOMENTOUS RESTORATION - THE WORKS AND DEVOTION OF A CALIFORNIA MISSIONS MASTER CRAFTSMAN
Guest Speaker: Dr. Ruben Mendoza
Widely regarded as Sir Richard Joseph Menn’s crowning achievement, this paper outlines the design criteria for Mission San Jose’s 1985 restoration and how careful consideration of historical facts and meticulous craftsmanship led to the beautiful Mission San Jose Church we enjoy today.
Mission San Jose’s Musical Memories
MISSION SAN JOSÉ'S MUSICAL MEMORIES
Guest Speaker: Dr. Harmony Murphy
Explore the ancient music from Mission San José and all of the California Missions. This session will explain, show, and share the world of music that the musical Padre, Fr. Durán, and all of the talented musicians working at Mission San José created during the mission period. Come learn about the large choir and orchestra that earned Mission San José great notoriety as well as the contention it created.
Mission San Jose: Then and Now
MISSION SAN JOSE: THEN AND NOW
Guest Speakers: Patricia Schaffarczyk and Kelsey Camello, Washington Township Museum of Local History
Explore the town of Mission San Jose, as well as the greater Mission area, through pictures and stories. This talk will focus on 1850 to present day. Learn and explore what was here ¨then¨ and what remains to this day.
“Our Sacred Ground” The Ohlone Story
“OUR SACRED GROUND” THE OHLONE STORY
Guest Speaker: Andy Galvan
This talk traces the culture and life-style of the Ohlone native peoples, from pre-contact through the Mission era, Mexican Secularization, and the California Gold Rush.