The museum was very fortunate to receive the donation of a magnificent hand-made tapestry, independently appraised at over $20,000! The tapestry is a Kaffe Fassett design, “Cabbages and Fruit”, in 7 mesh, a 5x7ft rug in 17 pieces made with Appleton wool embroidery thread, and backed with canvas ... Read More about New Donation- Needle Point Tapestry
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A Peek into the current special exhibit
Since our current exhibit in honor of the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII, “Sunnyvale during the Wars”, opened only shortly before the museum had to close, not many visitors have seen it yet. Once we open our doors again, come over to have a look. Among a wealth of artifacts, you will find the ... Read More about A Peek into the current special exhibit
The Corona Virus experience in Sunnyvale
Someday in, say, 2030, young people are going to see vintage footage of street scenes from 2020 and ask in bewilderment, “Were people reenacting scenes from ancient movies, playing bank robbers? And why were the roads so empty?”, and we will chuckle and reminisce about “living through ... Read More about The Corona Virus experience in Sunnyvale
The Long Fight for Women’s Suffrage
Although many female citizens of the United States of America take their right to vote for granted, it was not always thus. The current year, 2020, marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, the amendment which gave women the right to vote. Known as women’s ... Read More about The Long Fight for Women’s Suffrage
History Repeats Itself – What have We Learned from the Past?
“Sunnyvale Standard”, October 18, 1918 Proclamation: By authority invested in me as Commissioner of Public Health and Safety of the town of Sunnyvale, I hereby request and order that all Picture Shows, Churches, Lodges and all public meetings of any kind whatsoever be discontinued until further ... Read More about History Repeats Itself – What have We Learned from the Past?
