History as Education and Storytelling
Le Petit Trianon 21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard Cupertino, California 95014
Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Closed July and August)
Focusing on California and regional studies, the California History Center and CHC Foundation present special events and exhibits, publish a periodical, and operate a library and archives. The center emphasizes living history, giving students and community members the opportunity to "encounter the historic site, document, or experienced individual, and personally interpret and recreate a period in history."
The center's Stocklmeir Library hosts a unique collection of materials on California history and on almost every aspect of Santa Clara Valley's development. Student interns and volunteers are currently helping to digitize and expand the collection of over 400 historic oral history recordings. With its programs and resources, the California History Center has received numerous awards and honors, and it has been recognized as an "outstanding educational facility" by the State of California.
Recent Events:
Author Talk and Q&A with Gregorio Mora-Torres:
“The Chicano Movement in the Santa Clara Valley 1960-1975”
Renowned historian Dr. Gregorio Mora-Torres discussed his book, newly published by La Raza Historical Society. He spoke about how the ethnic Mexican community of Santa Clara Valley contributed to the growth of San José and to the national Chicana/o movement.
Friday March 21, 2025 at the California History Center
NEH Grant: "Voice of Silicon Valley"
De Anza has received its first-ever grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, providing $150,000 for an ambitious, three-year effort to create and expand oral history programs focused on historically marginalized communities.
Read the Californian – CHC Periodical
The latest issue of Californian, published quarterly by California History Center, is available now! Articles include Belonging at Sunnyvale High School, 1956-1981 by Karen V. Hansen, Ph. D. , remarks how we think about the times we live in, NEH grant project progress and more.
Donate – Become a Member!
Use our online form to donate and become a member of the California History Center and Foundation.
The California History Center and Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization (EIN 88-0108599).
