About Us
The California Pioneers of Santa Clara County was established in 1875. It is one of the oldest pioneer societies in California. After 150 years, our members and volunteers are proud to continue the tradition of promoting, preserving, and celebrating the history of Santa Clara County.
Our Mission
To promote, preserve and celebrate the history of Santa Clara County and the heritage of its past generations. We collect, archive, educate and encourage research and scholarship.
Our Projects
- Maintaining and conducting tours of the Paulson House Museum at History San Jose and the Roberto Adobe and Suñol House on Lincoln Ave.
- Preserving our artifacts, ephemera, photographs, film, art and furnishings.
- Protecting and caring for our historic Hacienda Cemetery (which is on the National Register of Historic Landmarks).
- Utilizing modern technology for educational outreach, including the Pioneers Film Archive, Historic Essay Contest and Mary Lou Lyon Research Library.
Quarterly Luncheon
Presentation
A River Runs Through It—A Story of early Willow Glen and the Narvaez Rancho
By Phil Johnson
When:
Saturday Mar. 1st, 2025 (RSVP by Wednesday, Feb. 26th)
Where:
Three Flames Restaurant (Banquet Room) 1547 Meridian Ave. in San Jose
Important Info:
**Bring checks payable to ‘California Pioneers’ or credit card to luncheon.
If after reserving, you cannot attend the luncheon, please call 669.223.8476 or EMAIL US to cancel your reservations because we have to pay for ‘no-shows’. Parking is limited in front of the restaurant, however, ample parking is available in the rear and close to the separate banquet room entrance. Pioneers do not make any profit from the luncheon fees.
Menu: $35 per member**
- Three Flames Special Steak*: Try-tip steak topped with sautéed mushrooms.
- Breast of Chicken Sauté*: Boneless breast with white wine & mushroom sauce.
- Grilled Salmon*: cooked to perfection, served with lemon wedges.
- Pasta Rosé: Penne, tomato-Alfredo sauce, mushrooms, green onions, fresh basil.
- All above served with Salad, Coffee, and Dessert.*Served with Red Potatoes & Fresh Vegetables.
No-Host bar for soft drinks, beer and wine.
California Pioneers of Santa Clara County
2024-25 Board of Directors
TIM PEDDY
President
BILL FOLEY
Vice-President/Film Archives
TIM KING
Treasurer
TUDY JOHNSON
Membership & Librarian
SYLVIA HEW
Secretary & Adobe Docent Coordinator
PAUL BERNAL
Historian
ROD DIRIDON
Parliamentarian
RACHEL M. FISCHER
Education Director
GAYLE FRANK
Trailblazer Editor
PHIL JOHNSON
Property Manager
VERONICA JORDAN
Hacienda Cemetery Supervisor
KEN MACHADO
Legal Counsel
MIKE SANCHEZ
Communications
BRENDA SWINEY
Audits
JIM ZETTERQUIST
Immediate Past President