11/27/2023
Thank you to all the board members and friends who recently set up our museum Christmas tree and decorated the museum at history San Jose! Great job everyone !
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Preserving the history of the Portuguese immigrants The museum is one of the major attractions of History San José. Hall on East Santa Clara Street and U.S. 101.
The Portuguese Historical Museum opened on June 7, 1997, just a few days before Portugal Day, which is commemorated on June 10 annually. In keeping with the theme of the historical park, it depicts life as it was in the Santa Clara Valley (now known as Silicon Valley) at the turn of the 20th century. The Portuguese Historical Museum is a replica of the first permanent império (Chapel to the Holy S
pirit) built in San José circa 1915. It was constructed on the present site of the I.E.S. The império, like many of its counterparts in the Azores, was built to honor the Holy Spirit. It also served as the center of much social and religious activity. At the turn of the century, it represented the continuation of celebrated traditions that helped make easier the immigrants’ transition from the old world to the new by maintaining strong bonds to their heritage. The museum has approximately 3200 square feet of exhibit space on two levels. On the ground floor, the emphasis is on the reconstructed altar that serves as the backdrop for the explanation of the significance of the Holy Ghost celebrations. Another major showpiece is an etched glass map depicting the Portuguese world. This beautiful piece graces the entrance of the museum, and with its view, visitors are introduced to Portuguese history and culture. Display cases house the ever-changing exhibits on topics such as Life in The Old Country, Coming to America, and Making a Living. The lower floor hosts rotating exhibits that relive historical events like the 1957 volcanic eruption off the Azorean island of Faial and the exodus of refugees that it spawned. In addition, exhibits such as folklore and Portuguese marching bands show how these traditions continue to be a part of Portuguese-American culture. We are located at
1650 Senter Road
San Jose, CA
11/27/2023
Thank you Davide Vieira for the wonderful work updating our online exhibit!
Tourism is the most important economic activity in Cape Verde today.
11/26/2023
Cape Verde exhibit is now online.
Tourism is the most important economic activity in Cape Verde today.
11/04/2023
We are having a great time at the roots of San Jose event! Thank you to all who helped make this a great event!
10/08/2023
10/08/2023
Thank you to all who helped prepare our float, booth, and walk in the parade! Thank you to Pedro Perestrelo Pinto, Consulado Geral de Portugal em São Francisco for representing our community at the Santa Clara Parade of Champions!
10/08/2023
Thank You Miguel Ávila and the Portuguese Tribune for all the wonderful photos!
10/07/2023
The Portuguese Museum is just about ready to start the Santa Clara Parade of Champions!
10/07/2023
The float and the booth is ready to go. Many thanks to all our board members who helped! Come on down to the Santa Clara Parade of Champions!
10/02/2023
The Portuguese History Museum would like to thank all the friends of the museum and board members for attending our annual appreciation picnic! We thank everyone for your support! It was wonderful to have all four Museum Presidents of the museum with us today.
09/06/2023
Your Special Event ticket will not only give you access to the Portuguese Heritage Night game on September 27th, but you'll also get this year's free giveaway--a Portuguese Heritage Night Beanie! On the day of the game, you can retrieve your free beanie at View Reserve Section 334 at the top of the ramp through the 4th inning.
Get your SPECIAL EVENT tickets here: https://www.mlb.com/giants/tickets/specials/portuguese-heritage
09/06/2023
YOUR CHILD CAN BE A PLAYBALL KID!
If your child is between the ages of 5-12, comfortable announcing in front of a large crowd, and you're attending the SF Giants Portuguese Heritage Night game on September 27th, send us a message via Facebook with the following:
-Your child's full name and age
-Your email and phone number so we can contact you if they're chosen
Deadline for consideration is Saturday, September 9th, at midnight
(and if you don't have tickets yet but want to go and enter your child for consideration, you can buy the Portuguese Heritage Night Special Event tickets here: https://www.mlb.com/giants/tickets/specials/portuguese-heritage)
09/06/2023
For those who haven't already heard, SF Giants Portuguese Heritage Night for 2023 will be on Wednesday, September 27th. Use the link below to purchase your Special Event tickets. Stay tuned for more information throughout the coming weeks! https://www.mlb.com/giants/tickets/specials/portuguese-heritage
09/06/2023
We're searching for an on-field pre-game performer of the US National Anthem for the 2023 San Francisco Giants Portuguese Heritage Night of Giants v. Padres on Wednesday, September 27th. This performer should be of Portuguese heritage.
Interested parties should provide a submission via private message to this page as follows:
Please submit an audio/video audition link or file with a short statement of your background and motivation to perform the US National Anthem at the San Francisco Giants Portuguese Heritage Night. There will be a selection process for multiple submissions. The performer will receive 2 complementary tickets to the game. Deadline for submission is Friday, 9/15, at midnight.
This is a fantastic opportunity to perform in front of thousands of fans and demonstrate your Portuguese pride!
08/30/2023
Get your tickets and join us for the @2023 SF Giants Portuguese Heritage Night on September 27th!
Your Special Event ticket will not only give you access to the Portuguese Heritage Night game on September 27th, but you'll also get this year's free giveaway--a Portuguese Heritage Night Beanie! On the day of the game, you can retrieve your free beanie at View Reserve Section 334 at the top of the ramp through the 4th inning.
Get your SPECIAL EVENT tickets here: https://www.mlb.com/giants/tickets/specials/portuguese-heritage
08/23/2023
Who is going to the game in September? We will be there!
Your Special Event ticket will not only give you access to the Portuguese Heritage Night game on September 27th, but you'll also get this year's free giveaway--a Portuguese Heritage Night Beanie! On the day of the game, you can retrieve your free beanie at View Reserve Section 334 at the top of the ramp through the 4th inning.
Get your SPECIAL EVENT tickets here: https://www.mlb.com/giants/tickets/specials/portuguese-heritage
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1650 Senter Road
San Jose, CA
95112
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| Sunday | 12pm - 4pm |
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Join "PHSC" Portuguese Heritage Society of California at the Oakland A's game on September 21st celebrating Portuguese Heritage Night. Please order your tickets lower box Section 128, $35 per ticket, by August 31st from Mary Alsheikh or Maria Roliz to benefit PHSC. Text/call: (415) 990-5534 Friday September 21, 2018 @ 7:05 – Oakland A’s vs. Minnesota Twins Join the A’s for our annual Portuguese Heritage Night on September 21. All participants that purchase a SPECIAL TICKET for this event will receive an exclusive A’s Portuguese Heritage Stomper Bobblehead and access to our pregame party in Championship Plaza!
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