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.
California Pioneers of Santa Clara County
2025-26 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
GAYLE FRANK
Trailblazer Editor
PHIL JOHNSON
Property Manager
JULISA SOTO
Grants and Garden Manager
KEN MACHADO
Legal Counsel
MIKE SANCHEZ
Communications
RACHEL M. FISCHER
Education Director
JIM ZETTERQUIST
Immediate Past President