Category Archives: Past Events
Hill House Opening for Members
What a lovely afternoon that was at the Hill House! Members old and new gathered on the back lawn and shared a tasty potluck in the sunshine and fresh air while the Anaglypta Brothers wowed everyone with their musical prowess … Continue reading →
Spencer House
Christmas Party 2007
The VPA’s member’s only Holiday party was held at the Frick Mansion in Santa Clara. Over seventy VPA members converged to celebrate the holidays. A good time was had by all.
Continue reading →Hill House is decorated for the Holidays
On Sunday November 12th, eleven VPA members gathered at the Hill House to decorate the house for History Park’s upcoming Holiday events. Thanks go out to: Liz & Megan Winslow, Liz Mallory, Diana Tone-Adams, Jane & David Guinther, Miranda von … Continue reading →
Hill Exhibit Installed
On Sunday November 12th, eleven VPA members gathered at the Hill House to decorate the house for History Park’s upcoming Holiday events. Thanks go out to: Liz & Megan Winslow, Liz Mallory, Diana Tone-Adams, Jane & David Guinther, Miranda von … Continue reading →
Afternoon Tea and Victorian Ornaments
On Saturday November 11th, VPA members gathered for an afternoon of tea and making period Victorian ornaments for the tree at the Hill House. At the end of the afternoon, our little tree was covered with pieces of art. Thanks … Continue reading →
Halloween at the Hill House
VPA members handed out treats at the Hill House.
Continue reading →VPA Mini Home Tour
Members of the VPA were treated to a “mini” home tour. This event allows those folks who wish to, to show off their homes to other members of the VPA. Six homes were on the tour. Here’s a few photo’s … Continue reading →
Antique Autos at the Hill House
The Hill house provided the backdrop for some of the most beautiful refurbished vintage cars in the valley. Hundreds of visitors enjoyed the spectacle, and the VPA was there to greet them all!
Continue reading →Ice Cream Social
VPA members gathered at Andrew P. Hill House for an ice cream social.
Continue reading →Bocce Ball at Backesto Park
VPA members gathered at the historic Bocce courts at Backesto Park, San Jose to learn this fun game (and Victorian no less!)
Continue reading →Christmas Party 2004
This year’s Christmas party was hosted by Walter and Sandra Soellner, and Norman Finnance and Mike Reandeau. It was held at both of the homes, next door to each other.
Continue reading →30th Anniversary Party
The VPA held a 30th Anniversary dinner at the Germania restaurant in downtown San Jose.
Continue reading →Bruce Bradbury visits the Victorian Preservation Association
Bruce Bradury, owner of Bradbury & Bradbury Wallpapers, was the guest speaker at the meeting held at Miranda and Diana’s home on Sixth St.
Continue reading →VPA Christmas Party 2003
This year’s Christmas party was hosted by Miranda Von Stockhausen & Diana Hardick.
Continue reading →Winchester Mystery House Christmas Decorations
From 1992 to 1999, the VPA participated in the Winchester Mystery House Christmas Decoration Contest. As you can see from the list below, we did quite well at it. In fact, so well, that in 1996, the WMH folks created … Continue reading →