OUR MISSION IS TO PRESERVE PROMOTE CELEBRATE THE HISTORY OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY

About Us

The California Pioneers of Santa Clara County was established in 1875. It is one of the two oldest pioneer societies in California. The California Pioneers of Santa Clara County was formed with about 400 members. We are proud to state today, after about 140 years, we still have more than 400 members.

Our Mission

To promote, preserve, and celebrate the history of Santa Clara County and the heritage of its past generations. We collect, archive, and 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.
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

Our Board of Directors

JIM ZETTERQUIST
President

BILL FOLEY
Vice-President

WALT GIL
Membership & Business Secretary

TOM KEARNEY
Treasurer

TUDY JOHNSON
Librarian

KEN MACHADO
Immediate Past President

GAYLE FRANK
Member at Large

JONNA BAKER
Member at Large

RUSS ROBINSON
Member at Large

PAUL BERNAL
Member at Large

SYLVIA HEW
Member at Large

TIM PEDDY
Member at Large

VERONICA JORDAN
Member at Large

OUR MISSION IS TO PRESERVE PROMOTE CELEBRATE THE HISTORY OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY

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