New Rotating Exhibit: Mary Genevieve Murphy Wedding to Henry Ward Wright in 1890 Martin Murphy Jr.’s grand-daughter, Mary Genevieve, had a lavish wedding at her father’s (B. D. Murphy) opulent residence in San José, presided over by Right Reverend Archbishop Riordan. The wedding was the society ... Read More about New Rotating Exhibit: Murphy Wedding
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A successful vintage sale
Members and friends of the Sunnyvale Historical Society - thank you so much for your support of last Saturday's Rummage and Vintage Sale by supplying your kind donations! Many of the items found a new home and are making their purchasers happy. From now until we have a date for the next sale, ... Read More about A successful vintage sale
The Oldest House in Sunnyvale
Since the first house in Sunnyvale, the Murphy’s Bay View home of 1850, was demolished in 1961, another wooden frame structure became the oldest house in the city: the Wright House. The exact date it was built is unknown, but 1862 seems to be the year on which most sources agree. Michael S. Malone, ... Read More about The Oldest House in Sunnyvale
Sign up is open for the Holiday Teas
This year’s Holiday Teas will take place December 2/3 and 9/10, and registration is open. The event will include a celebration of fifteen years of Victorian Teas at the museum, honoring the founders and volunteers who kept them going since 2008! See Nov/Dec newsletter for more details. The new ... Read More about Sign up is open for the Holiday Teas
Upcoming Vintage Sale
Our Vintage Yard Sale is happening Saturday, October 14th. It will be held at the museum, taking advantage of the city park that is our front lawn. 570 E Remington Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 The Yard Sale will feature both vintage and regular yard sale items. The vintage section will include ... Read More about Upcoming Vintage Sale
