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La Raza Historical Society

A Place to be Heard...

Your individuality is important, but so is belonging. Our House allows you to recognize the parts of your culture that have shaped your past, and the parts you want to carry with you into the future. 

                                      Si se puede!

 

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Nosotros Tambien Decidimos...

Y Decidimos Estar Aqui...!

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"You are not lucky to be here. The world needs your perspective. They are lucky to have you.”

"As people of color, we have a potent power – and a responsibility – to change events around us, not just professionally, but spiritually and politically as well."

"The only limitation is self-imposed.”

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Past & Upcoming Events

  • La Raza History House Opening, Chiechi House
    La Raza History House Opening, Chiechi House
    Sep 12, 2018, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    635 Phelan Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95112, USA
    Sep 12, 2018, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    635 Phelan Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95112, USA
    Sep 12, 2018, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    635 Phelan Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95112, USA
    La Raza Historical Society of Santa Clara
  • Feliz Cumpleaños San Jose - You Are Only 240 Years Old Once!
    Feliz Cumpleaños San Jose - You Are Only 240 Years Old Once!
    Nov 18, 2017, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    175 W St John St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
    Nov 18, 2017, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    175 W St John St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
    Nov 18, 2017, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    175 W St John St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
    La Raza Historical Society of Santa Clara
  • Adios Amor Film & Cinequest Film Festival
    Adios Amor Film & Cinequest Film Festival
    Mar 11, 2018, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    288 N 2nd St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
    Mar 11, 2018, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    288 N 2nd St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
    Mar 11, 2018, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    288 N 2nd St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
    La Raza Historical Society of Santa Clara
  • La Raza Historical Society's Year - End Celebration
    La Raza Historical Society's Year - End Celebration
    Dec 18, 2018, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    25 W San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
    Dec 18, 2018, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    25 W San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
    Dec 18, 2018, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    25 W San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
    La Raza Historical Society of Santa Clara
  • San Jose Dowtown Tour of Mexican Historical Sites
    San Jose Dowtown Tour of Mexican Historical Sites
    Sep 15, 2017, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    San Jose, CA, USA
    Sep 15, 2017, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    San Jose, CA, USA
    Sep 15, 2017, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    San Jose, CA, USA
    La Raza Historical Society of Santa Clara
  • Chicana Activism 1960's - LatinX 2019 A Panel Discussion
    Chicana Activism 1960's - LatinX 2019 A Panel Discussion
    Apr 24, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00PM
    Santa Clara, 901 E, CA, USA
    Apr 24, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00PM
    Santa Clara, 901 E, CA, USA
    Apr 24, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00PM
    Santa Clara, 901 E, CA, USA
    La Raza Historical Society of Santa Clara
  • The Cheichi Happy Hour
    The Cheichi Happy Hour
    Nov 27, 2019, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM PST
    San Jose, Ca, USA
    Nov 27, 2019, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM PST
    San Jose, Ca, USA
    Nov 27, 2019, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM PST
    San Jose, Ca, USA
    La Raza Historical Society of Santa Clara
  • Women's Heritage Day at History Park
    Women's Heritage Day at History Park
    Sat, Mar 09
    History Park San Jose
    Mar 09, 2024, 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM PST
    History Park San Jose, 635 Phelan Ave, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
    Mar 09, 2024, 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM PST
    History Park San Jose, 635 Phelan Ave, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
    La Raza Historical Society of Santa Clara Valley is excited to have joined History San Jose and Mosaic America to celebrate Women's Heritage Day at History Park on March 9, 2024!
  • LRHS Annual Awards Dinner 2023
    LRHS Annual Awards Dinner 2023
    Sat, Sep 02
    Mexican Heritage Plaza
    Sep 02, 2023, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM PDT
    Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116, USA
    Sep 02, 2023, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM PDT
    Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116, USA
    The annual La Raza Award will be given to six distinguished individuals that represent the heart and soul of our Latino community.
  • El Cinco de Mayo: An American Tradition 2023
    El Cinco de Mayo: An American Tradition 2023
    Mon, Apr 24
    Virtual Event
    Apr 24, 2023, 11:00 AM
    Virtual Event
    Apr 24, 2023, 11:00 AM
    Virtual Event
    A Virtual Lecture by Dr. David Hayes-Bautista Monday, April 24, 2023, 11:00AM Presented by: La Raza Historical Society of Santa Clara Valley SJECDD Latino Education Association (LEA)
  • ​Commemorate César Chávez
    ​Commemorate César Chávez
    Sun, Apr 23
    Zoom Event
    Apr 23, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
    Zoom Event
    Apr 23, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
    Zoom Event
    Join us to Commemorate an American Hero, a Raza Hero! ¡Presente! Honor and Commemorate El Estimado César Chávez, QEPD on the 30th Anniversary of Cesar's Spirit leaving his earthly body. Meet the Founding President of the Community Service Organization, Dr. Herman Gallegos, and Poet & Author Rosanna.
  • LRHS Virtual Plática - Honoring Latino Veterans
    LRHS Virtual Plática - Honoring Latino Veterans
    Wed, Nov 09
    Zoom Event
    Nov 09, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PST
    Zoom Event
    Nov 09, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PST
    Zoom Event
    Learn about the book, "Sons of Guadalupe: Voices of the Vietnam Generation and Their Journey Home," with author Dr. Michael Ornelas & Vietnam Veteran Rudy Razo. Plática Moderator: Dr. Joel Ruíz Herrera, Vietnam Era Veteran Sponsored by LA RAZA HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SANTA CLARA VALLEY
  • Celebrating Raza Leaders - Dinner & Awards
    Celebrating Raza Leaders - Dinner & Awards
    Fri, Sep 16
    San Jose
    Sep 16, 2022, 6:00 PM PDT – Sep 17, 2022, 9:30 PM PDT
    San Jose, 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116, USA
    Sep 16, 2022, 6:00 PM PDT – Sep 17, 2022, 9:30 PM PDT
    San Jose, 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116, USA
    Tonight we will honor the contributions of Latinas y Latinos in our community of Santa Clara Valley.
  • LRHS Virtual Plática: Memorial Day 2022
    LRHS Virtual Plática: Memorial Day 2022
    Wed, May 25
    Free Zoom Event
    May 25, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
    Free Zoom Event
    May 25, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
    Free Zoom Event
    Register for our Memorial Day Virtual Plática scheduled for May 25. Learn about the Sons of San José Vietnam War Memorial. Join us!
  • LRHS Virtual Plática: “Recordando César”
    LRHS Virtual Plática: “Recordando César”
    Wed, Mar 30
    FREE Zoom Event - Registration Required
    Mar 30, 2022, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
    FREE Zoom Event - Registration Required
    Mar 30, 2022, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
    FREE Zoom Event - Registration Required
    La Raza Historical Society of Santa Clara Valley (www.larazahs.org) will sponsor a virtual Plática entitled “Recordando César.”
  • A Salute to Latin@/Latinx Veterans
    A Salute to Latin@/Latinx Veterans
    Wed, Nov 10
    Free Zoom Event
    Nov 10, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PST
    Free Zoom Event
    Nov 10, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PST
    Free Zoom Event
    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!
  • Chicana/Latina Art & Activism: Past, Present and Future
    Chicana/Latina Art & Activism: Past, Present and Future
    Thu, Jun 03
    Online Event
    Jun 03, 2021, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
    Online Event
    Jun 03, 2021, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
    Online Event
    Chicana/Latina Art & Activism: Past, Present and Future
  • Suffrage, Sufrimiento y Corazón: A Chicana TEA Talk
    Suffrage, Sufrimiento y Corazón: A Chicana TEA Talk
    Thu, Sep 10
    Online Event
    Sep 10, 2020, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Online Event
    Sep 10, 2020, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Online Event
    Join us for Chicana perspectives on women's suffrage by way of an inter-generational panel acknowledging la lucha as it relates to our personal histories in Santa Clara Valley, the political landscape through the times, and the urgency of our present moment.
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