California History Center

02/24/2026

A Taste of History ‘26
“Movements Without Borders: Expanding the Story of Belonging”
Location: CHC; Date: Sat., March 21st; Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm

Join us at California History Center for our 16th annual "A Taste of History" fundraiser: enjoy food, wine, art, poetry, music, and fellowship, all while supporting CHC student oral history and archival projects.

California has long been a testing ground for the meaning of democracy. When belonging was restricted, people pushed back. Movements rose—across communities that were often marginalized—and crossed borders both literal and imagined. These movements shared a belief: democracy expands when people refuse to be confined by the single-story others assign to them. A shared commitment to freedom, dignity, and a belief in the value of every voice strengthens the community we all depend on.

Link to purchase tickets: https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/startup.aspx?eventid=394151

12/04/2025

Today, the California History Center proudly hosts our 4th Annual Donors and Members Recognition Dinner. In addition to celebrating our community, we’ll enjoy a creative activity—painting while sipping wine generously provided by House Family Vineyards and enjoying music by DJ Miclette. Please stop by and say hello. Dinner is provided by Maggiano's Little Italy Restaurant. This event is our way of expressing deep gratitude to our donors and community partners for their kindness, generosity, and ongoing support during the holiday season. We are committed to continue offering programs that enrich learning and strengthen the academic excellence of De Anza College. Thanks to the FHDA Foundation for their continued support of our efforts.

11/05/2025

Thanks to Manilitown Heritage Foundation and their fantastic team for a powerful and moving documentary showing of "Manilatown Manang", followed by a Q&A with Caroline Julia Cabading, Dr. Estella Habal, and Jeanette Gandionco Lazam.
Their exhibit, "Imagine Kearny Street" will continue to be up at the California History Center through Nov. 14th. The CHC is open Tue/Wed/Thurs 10am-4pm. Open to all; free

05/10/2025

Thanks to all who supported and attended our 15th annual A Taste of History event!

04/26/2025

Tickets available at the door! Sat. 4/26 - 4:00pm

📆 A Taste of History is this Saturday, April 26, from 4-6:30 p.m. – right after the open house 💐🌻! This special fundraising event will offer a new look at the California History Center and local history. Listen to student group 🎶 Vocal Flight and check out an exhibit that features art from Lisa Teng's students 📸 – pictured above – and stories from Pride Center students 🏳️‍🌈! More info and tickets 🎟️ at deanza.edu/tasteofhistory/.

04/19/2025

Come join us:
https://www.deanza.edu/tasteofhistory/index.html

03/18/2025

Thanks to all for a wonderful event:

Author Talk and Q&A
with Gregorio Mora-Torres:
“The Chicano Movement in the Santa Clara Valley 1960-1975”

Renowned historian Dr. Gregorio Mora-Torres discussed his book, newly published by La Raza Historical Society, and explained how the ethnic Mexican community of Santa Clara Valley contributed to the growth of San José and to the national Chicana/o movement.

12/14/2024

What a successful evening at the 3rd Annual CHC Donor Legacy & Members Recognition/ Sip and Paint Event on Dec. 5th! 🍷 🎨
We are beyond grateful for the outpouring of support from De Anza College, Foothill College, and the entire community. The event was filled with festive energy, lots of laughters, wonderful conversations, and a chance to celebrate the amazing individuals who generously donate their time and resources to support the Center’s mission.

Thanks to our attendees and all those who couldn’t join us but continue to uplift the California History Center’s work. Your contributions make a lasting impact on our students and the community we serve.

Special shoutouts to our partners at House Winery for providing the wine, Maggiano’s for the delicious dinner, our guest artist Jeffrey Levitch who guided us through a fun Sip & Paint activity, and incredibly talented DJ Joseph Maclette who knows how to create a warm and happy vibe! The evening was full of inspiration and joy as we look ahead to even more growth and success in the future. It was great to see such loving and familiar faces! We are so proud of the work of our board members, volunteers, staff, and interns who have helped shape CHC to what it is today.

12/04/2024

Thursday 12/5 - 5-8pm
Art, music, wine, food
Come join us!
Questions: call 831-818-8134
Lori Clinchard

05/26/2024

California History Center Board members are overseeing the reorganization and processing of decades of local history collections, much of which is being brought out of storage and reviewed for the first time in years! We are grateful to volunteer assistant archivist Saroj Bangaru for helping us with the process.

03/25/2024

Thank you to all our sponsors, donors, wineries and guests who made last night’s A Taste of History event a success! 💜

03/22/2024

Sat. Mar 23, 4-7pm!

A Taste of History is this Saturday, March 23 in the VPAC! The event is hosted by Euphrat Museum of Art and California History Center and features artists and Meesha Goldberg! Make sure to check out the accompanying Euphrat exhibit "Sacred Terrain" – the photo above, "Morphological Complexity" by Liz Hickok Art, is part of the exhibit. More info: deanza.edu/tasteofhistory/