We hope you can join us for the upcoming Historical Society meeting on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at the Milpitas Library, for Tobin Gilman's presentation on the subject of his latest book, The McGlincy Killings in Campbell, California, An 1896 Unsolved Mystery, which tells the story of the worst crime... read more →
Apr
30
Apr
03
We hope you can join us for the upcoming Historical Society meeting on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 7pm at the Milpitas Library, for a presentation by John McMillan, the San Jose Fire Museum's president, and a San Jose Fire Department veteran, about the history of the Department, the Fire... read more →
Mar
04
The Milpitas Muse, March 2018 includes the following articles: Our March 14th Meeting: Martial Cottle Park— A New Park and its Historic Heritage Milpitas Historical Society’s 2018 Board and Officers Installation Dinner Milpitas Historical Society Board Meetings. (Click the Download button to view PDF.) Milpitas-Muse.March2018Download
Feb
27
The Milpitas Historical Society held its annual dinner to celebrate the installation of its new officers and board of directors on Thursday evening, February 15th, at the Summitpointe Golf Club Restaurant. Fifty-eight people attended. New President Bill Hare welcomed notable attendees — Mayor Richard Tran, Vice-Mayor Marsha Grilli, Water District... read more →
Dec
30
We hope you can join us for the upcoming Historical Society meeting on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at the Milpitas Library, for a presentation about California's oldest historical society, E Clampus Vitus, how they came to be, and what they have accomplished over the years. This is also the time... read more →
Nov
02
The Milpitas Muse, November 2017 includes the following articles: November 8Meeting: Film History of San Jose (This time for sure!) Milpitas History Comes Alive at Sinnott School Holiday Notice, More Holiday Fun Events Milpitas Historical Society’s Yard Sale Milpitas Historical Society Board Meetings Milpitas Historical Society Contact Information. (Click the... read more →
Nov
01
Kraig Bunnell presenting "Milpitas History" to 3rd graders at Sinnott Elementary School This year the Milpitas Historical Society started an educational outreach project whose first phase focuses on helping third graders in Milpitas’ elementary schools appreciate their local history. Our timing was fortunate because recently the Society received a request... read more →
Sep
30
The Milpitas Muse, October 2017 includes the following articles: October 11Meeting: History of the Sunnyhills Neighborhood Milpitas Historical Society Revives its Annual Fall Yard Sale! Change in Member Dues? New Developments at the Milpitas Historical Society’s Great Mall Display Milpitas Historical Society Board Meetings Milpitas Historical Society Contact Information. (Click... read more →
Sep
02
The Milpitas Muse, September 2017 includes the following articles: September 13Meeting: City of Campbell and Its Forgotten Industrial History Milpitas Historical Society Annual Tour Street Name Stories: Pimentel Circle Annual Society Summer Picnic on August 27 Milpitas Historical Society Board Meetings Milpitas Historical Society Contact Information. (Click the Download button... read more →
Jun
02
The Milpitas Muse, June 2017 includes the following articles: New Film –New Meeting Time! New Milpitas School Named for Mabel Mattos Milpitas Historical Society Annual Tour Honoring Members We Have Lost Refurbished Rollin’ Jail Attracts Visitors to Society’s Booth at International BBQ Society Board Meetings, Milpitas Historical Society Contact Information.... read more →