Volunteer Opportunities with CHSM
We are always striving to offer more to our community and improve our operations. To do so, we rely on volunteers with expertise and experience to assist our staff and Board of Directors. Find opportunities for volunteering with the Cupertino Historical Society & Museum at the link below.
Cupertino Stories Mayor's Initiative
Cupertino Stories is a digital effort allowing everyone to help create history by sharing their Cupertino stories online. This citywide effort is made possible by a collaboration across the Cupertino Library Foundation, Cupertino Historic Society, Cupertino Mayor Liang Chao, and local residents. Anyone who has lived, worked, been involved, or done business in Cupertino is welcome to share their Cupertino story.
Upcoming Events & Exhibits Near Cupertino:
CHSM Speaker: Debra Gomes Korbel
May 14, 2025 5 - 6 PM
Quinlan Community Center
10185 N. Stelling Road
We are honored to present to you a presentation by Ms. Debra Gomes Korbel, author of Into the Moonbroch, a historical novel of the journey of an Azorean Portuguese family from the Azores to the Santa Clara Valley. Please join us in enjoying Ms. Korbel’s talk along with refreshments.
Saratoga Blossom Festival
Saratoga Historical Foundation
May 17, 2025 10 AM to 4 PM
Heritage Orchard and Civic Center Courtyard
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga
Free parking, Free admission
Extra parking at West Valley College lot 4
The festival features arts and crafts, live music, City and local organizations, vintage cars and lots of children's activities.
The historic event will have unique crafts from handmade pillows, exotic bath items, one of a kind jewelry, blown glass, handmade cards and more.
If you are interested in gardening the Master Gardeners will be on hand to give advice.
Over 8 bands will keep you toe tapping to old time music, jazz, soft rock, cowpoke music and more. The musicians will be located in the orchard and near the Warner Hutton House.
And there's more with an opportunity to see antique cars and talk to the owners.
A petting zoo will delight people of all ages. The fire fighters will also have a display and chance to climb on the truck.
A tai chi group will show you how to exercise and meditate. And of course, gourmet food trucks will also be on hand.
The Blossom Festival is a historic festival originating in 1900 when this area was known as the Valley of the Heart's Delight and running until WW 2.
It was brought back by the Saratoga Historical Foundation 10 years ago and continues to delight the community.
CHSM EXHIBIT: GADGETS GALORE! Transforming the American Household
On View February 7, 2025 - May 9, 2025
10185 North Stelling Road, Cupertino
(located inside the Quinlan Community Center)
Gadgets Galore! a collaboration between Exhibit Envoy and the Cupertino Historical Society & Museum is open to the public from February 7th to March 21st.
The exhibit tells the story of 20th and 21st century home life - from chores to personal care to entertainment - through the evolution of household tools, machines, and gadgets.
EXHIBIT: “HOME ENTERTAINMENT OF THE LAST CENTURY”
Sunnyvale Historical Society & Museum
What did people do for entertainment before gadgets and electronics? Well, they played games, listened to the radio, invited friends, went to the movies and concerts, or played music themselves. Many artifacts will come out of storage to show activities people found amusing in the early 20th century. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the opening of this exhibit will be slightly delayed to mid-February. Look for updates on Facebook and the Sunnyvale Historical Society website.
EXHIBIT: “MAKING CONNECTIONS: STORIES FROM THE LAND”
Los Altos History Museum
Permanent Exhibit
Main Gallery, Los Altos History Museum
51 South San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA
Making Connections: Stories from the Land delivers an immersive, interactive multimedia experience of local history. Take a tour through the hills, creeks, valley and town as you learn about the events that transformed the landscape and the people who shaped this area.
EXHIBIT: “MEET THE SMITHS”
Los Altos History Museum
Permanent Exhibit
Smith House, Los Altos History Museum
51 South San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA
Through a collection of photos and narrative, this exhibit brings to life the fascinating story of J. Gilbert Smith, his wife, Margaret, and his mother, Mary, who once called this house their home.