History San Jose — Attraction in San Jose

Today was the annual garden vegetable plant sale. The prices were good for a wide variety of tomatoes, corn, herbs, chiles, okra, cabbage, lettuce, you name it they had it. There were also seeds and cow compost for sale. Hand made items were on sale by a large variety of vendors. Many of the historical homes and museums were open, and the Pacific hotel ice cream shop was also selling ice cream. There were several food trucks and carts selling food for lunch. It was a warm sunny day and the History park was packed, but parking was not bad and walking around was pleasant. There were many friendly people and many master gardeners dispensing advice on the plants they were selling. I bought three varieties of tomatoes and three varieties of chiles. The prices were 3 for $10, which is a good deal. It is best to come early as the plans sell out quickly. Awesome event is...

A Must-Visit Hidden Gem in San José!

History Park at History San José is like stepping into a beautifully preserved piece of California’s past. The vintage gas station with its antique truck and old-school pumps is picture-perfect and brings back the golden age of Americana. The blacksmith shop and massive steam tractor add to the charm—it’s like walking through a live museum!

The Wall of Honor was especially meaningful, paying tribute to Portuguese-American heritage and community contributions. The craftsmanship of the gazebo and surrounding plaza shows the care that goes into maintaining this historical site.

I visited during a special event, and the whole park was buzzing with energy. Tents lined the streets, kids were playing, and families were enjoying hands-on activities. It felt like a community festival wrapped in a...

History Park is a hidden gem here in San Jose, CA! I'm embarrassed to admit I've lived in this city for almost 50 years and just visited History Park for the first time yesterday. The park contains all sorts of buildings, machines, vehicles, and interesting artifacts from the earlier days of San Jose (from the mid 1800's to the present.) It's set up like a little town, with old SJ houses, trolley car, post office, gas station, bank, and much more! We had a very friendly Tour Guide who was knowledgeable about everything we saw in the tour. Although the tour cost $10 (unless you're a member), the park is open and FREE most every weekend from 12-4 pm. I would definitely come here again, and I urge you to bring your kids as well to see what San Jose looked like in the 'old' days! Even well behaved dogs on leashes...