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 SHF Presents 2008 Highlights at City Council Meeting
Members of the Saratoga Historical Foundation
(SHF) met with the City Council on July 2 for an
annual meeting to discuss highlights and priorities of
the organization. The Heritage Preservation Council
(HPC) was also attending and giving a separate
presentation.
In preparation for the meeting, the Board
prepared a seven-page document highlighting the
achievements of the
first six months of 2008. More here »
 Historic Military Tank Tour
Aug 2, 10am - noon. This tour will take you through of one of the
largest and most significant
collections of military tanks and
related equipment in the world.
Located in Portola Valley just 30
miles from Saratoga is the
Military Vehicle Technology
Foundation which acquires,
restores, and interprets the
historical significance of 20th
and 21st century military
vehicles. The collection includes
over 150 restored foreign and domestic tanks and related
equipment. An expert docent will lead the two-hour tour. Please contact Bob Himel for more information.
 Remembering Wartime
A new exhibit will open at the museum on
September 5 and promises to be special--
"Remembering Saratogans at Wartime". A reception
for the opening of the exhibit will be held September
7 for Saratoga veterans and special guests.
SHF BBQ » September 21
The annual SHF barbecue (including silent auction & entertainment) will take place on September 21 from 4-7pm at the Garrod Ranch and Cooper-Garrod Winery in Saratoga.
Traditionally this is the largest SHF event --as well as the tastiest! You can expect mouth-watering barbecued tri-tip steak, Western-style beans, crunchy green salad, tasty garlic bread and an oh-so sweet dessert. More here »
Buy your tickets today!
 A New Take on the Village People--Saratoga Style
Senator Phelan drove up in a 1931 sport coupe;
Painless Parker showed up ready to work; and Joan
Fontaine and Olivia deHavilland signed autographs.
Of course, this was all to celebrate Living History
Day in the Saratoga Village.
Living History Day, sponsored by the Saratoga
Village Development Council (SVDC), took place on
May 17. The objective was to involve everyone in
learning more about Saratoga's history while
enjoying the Village.
Young and old registered to take part in the event
by picking up clue questions to ask each of the
characters participating. Once they completed the
questionnaire, they were entered into a drawing.
Many Saratoga Historical Foundation (SHF)
members joined in the fun
- not only dressing in
period costumes but
studying information about
their characters. Some
even carried crib notes!
And all stayed in character
in responding to questions
for this interview!
 New Exhibit Opened March 7
Health care is a hot topic
today. Have you wondered
what health care was like in
early Saratoga? Our new
exhibit will provide a glimpse
into this interesting topic. We
will feature items from Dr.
Hogg, an early doctor in town,
and from Dr. Rossi, the last owner of the Saratoga Drug
Store.
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 Reading, Writing and the SHF
Educational Program!
SHF Education Programs Director Linda Hagelin
reports that the education program is gaining great
momentum. In just six short months, she has
contacted all public and private schools in Saratoga
with an information packet on the education program
which covers local Saratoga history. During the
spring, a "Teacher Day" was conducted at the
museum to demonstrate the history program to third
grade teachers in Saratoga. The education group
staffed a table at the Mustard Faire and presented an
in-class Postcard Stories lesson.
To date, they have served 45 scouts, 65 adults,
145 public and private schoolchildren with a total of
16 sessions, 11 of them occurring from the end of
March to early May! That's when third grade classes,
teach "local history" in the curriculum. According to
Hagelin, "Teachers say they appreciate our "active"
program, where children play Victorian games, try
scrubbing with a washboard, write on slates, and
dress up in pinafores and blacksmith aprons."
Plans are in the works to extend the program to
Cupertino as well as Campbell schools. With a hardworking
group of 13 docents, Hagelin is looking for
volunteers.
 Jewelry designer Ann Johnson has completed the latest release in the Saratoga Heritage Jewelry Collection. The newly restored McWilliams House is available as a solid silver charm (shown actual size) to add to your bracelet or to wear as a pendant, and a lapel pin. Prices are still only $25 for non-members or $22.50 for SHF members. Please visit the Saratoga History Museum Shop and see all the wonderful new items |
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