Join us to salute Latin@/Latinx Veterans. Learn about Patriots From The Barrio and The Ghosts of Hero Street! Meet Dave Gutierrez and Carlos Harrison, two authors who wrote about the Latino/Latina Veteran Experience!
WE WERE THERE! WE SERVED OUR COUNTRY!
Washington Elementary Students
at Fantasy of Lights
Students at Washington Elementary sends us a thank you note after visiting Fantasy of Lights with their families.
La Raza Historical Society
on Youtube
La Raza Historical Society is an avenue for the
preservation of social, business, political,
and civil rights contributions of La Raza
community from the mid 1800s to present.
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Our Mission
Preserving la raza contributions
We collect and digitize articles, photographs, taped videos and oral histories of individuals and families who have long contributed to the prosperity of our region.
Availability of this information to academic researchers and others interested in knowing more about our Raza community to
Provide data about our community heroes, many of whom have never received civic recognition for their efforts in making Santa Clara Valley what it is today.
Your Impact
Continued support to meet our goals
Your contributions help fund our projects with community-based affiliates like History San Jose, individuals, schools and other groups.
Our list of sponsors have allowed us to move forward with our major objectives and we are counting on you for your support.
MAKE A DONATION
Please help us continue the mission to preserve our history. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
La Raza Historical Society
of Santa Clara Valley is a California
Public Benefit Corporation (#3974355) and
is an IRS § 501(c) (3) Public Charity Non-Profit Organization. Federal ID Tax # 81-3429366.
Downtown San Jose
Mexican Historic Sites Tour
A walk through Mexican historic Downtown San Jose sponsored by San Jose City Councilmember Honorable Raul Peralez
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Watch now! Our history, like the pyramids of Mesoamerica, is built upon layers. Each generation influenced by the one that preceded it.