History San José and Portraits of the Past to Host
Reflections of Old San José – a Historic Fashion Show
San Jose, CA --- February 25, 2014 --- History San José and Portraits of the Past will present an historic fashion show on March 15 at 2 PM in the Renzel Room of the Pacific Hotel in History Park. Reflections of Old San José will benefit HSJ educational programs and showcase costuming, as well as feature local historical characters.
“Portraits of the Past members always provide such a wonderful ambiance to History Park events," noted Alida Bray, President and CEO of History San José. “We are so appreciative that they put so much effort into their costuming and performances to help benefit HSJ's educational programs.”
The historic fashion show will feature mens’ and womens’ clothing and accessories, and offer volunteers in elaborate costumes who will present vignettes featuring local historical figures. A reception of light refreshments, dessert and champagne, will follow the fashion show.
Tickets are $25 and will benefit educational programming at HSJ. The Renzel Room is inside the Pacific Hotel at History Park, and free parking on the grounds of the Park is available. Seating is limited. For more information or to purchase tickets online https://historysanjose.
History Park at Kelley Park is located at 1650 Senter Road, between Phelan & Keyes in San Jose. For GPS mapping use 635 Phelan Avenue. City parking is available for $6. For more information visit www.historysanjose.org or call 408 287 2290.
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About History San José:
History San José is a non-profit organization that collects, preserves and celebrates the stories of diversity and innovation in San José and the Santa Clara Valley. HSJ manages one of the largest and most comprehensive regional history collections in the State of California, from 1784 Spanish governmental records to twenty-first century Silicon Valley technology.
History San José 1650 Senter Road San José, CA 95112 408.287.2290
Website: historysanjose.org
Facebook: /historysanjose
Twitter: @historysanjose
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